New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has introduced a six-month Certificate Programme in Generative AI to address the growing demand for AI talent and bridge the skills shortage in the country. The programme, under the institute’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP), aims to equip professionals with industry-relevant AI expertise.
Programme Focus and Curriculum
The Generative AI certificate programme focuses on advanced AI methodologies, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, BERT, and T5. The curriculum comprises six key modules:
Mathematical Foundations for Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Generative AI for Text
Generative AI for Vision
Responsible AI
Learners will also explore Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), and responsible AI practices.
Hands-On Training for Future-Ready Roles
The programme provides practical experience with tools such as Python, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, along with NLP tools like NLTK and spaCy for efficient data processing. Participants will be prepared for roles such as AI Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, and NLP Specialist.
The course will be delivered through live online sessions and includes case studies, simulations, projects, and assignments. Participants will also attend a one-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi for direct exposure to the institution’s academic and research ecosystem.
Generative AI’s Role in Key Sectors
The demand for AI expertise continues to grow across sectors like healthcare, finance, education, and autonomous systems, where Generative AI solutions are creating new opportunities.
Speaking on the programme, Professor Tanmoy Chakraborty, Associate Professor at IIT Delhi, emphasized the need for upskilling, stating, “The programme will enable professionals to leverage Generative AI for meaningful technological advancements as AI continues to reshape industries.”
