• Program Duration

    11 months
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    Industry-Aligned Curriculum

    Get comprehensive learning through live sessions, essential tools, and hands-on industry projects.

    Get comprehensive learning through live sessions, essential tools, and hands-on industry projects.

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    Immersive Online Sessions

    Gain insights from IHFC faculty, researchers, and industry experts.

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    Job-Ready Advantage

    Develop real-world skills, earn a certificate from IHFC, and build a strong portfolio.

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    Startup Incubation Support

    Unlock IHFC Executive Club status and stand a chance to be selected for startup incubation.

Corporate Training

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Program Overview

Acquire the skills to create AI-powered solutions confidently. Develop an expertise in advanced tools with the IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi faculty, and industry experts. Apply your knowledge to drive intelligent automation and innovation across your career.

Key Features

  • Earn a program completion certificate from IHFC, Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, powered by Simplilearn
  • Access masterclasses on intelligent automation applications by IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi
  • Build expertise in generative AI, agentic AI, and intelligent systems
  • Gain hands-on learning with 20+ AI tools & libraries
  • Enhance your knowledge with 165+ guided exercises
  • Build a strong portfolio with 12+ industry-aligned projects
  • Earn official trophy and a badge on the Microsoft Learn portal
  • Experience a 2-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi.
  • Unlock IHFC Executive Club status and stand a chance to be selected for startup incubation

Post Graduate Program Advantage

Elevate your career to new horizons. Strengthen your profile with reputed credentials through this intelligent automation course. Master GenAI, ML, and automation to drive transformation in your domain.

  • Program Certificate

    Partnership With IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi

    • Get a program completion certificate from IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi
    • Attend online masterclasses delivered by the IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi faculty
  • Industry Certificate

    Partnership With Microsoft

    • Access the Microsoft Learn portal
    • Earn a certificate on the Microsoft Learn portal

Program Details

Advance from AI foundations to real-world mastery in GenAI, ML, and automation. Follow a structured learning path, gain hands-on expertise with industry tools and specialised electives, and equip yourself to solve complex challenges and lead AI initiatives.

Learning Path

  • Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to the program. You’ll explore key objectives, learning outcomes, and get an overview of the curriculum. This induction sets the stage for mastering generative AI and machine learning, while helping you build a strong foundation for a successful career in this rapidly evolving field.

    • Get an introduction to Python programming
    • Learn Python data types and operators
    • Explore conditional statements and loops
    • Understand error and file handling
    • Explore various Python functions
    • Learn the practical use of AI code generation tools
    • Get an introduction to data science and its practical applications
    • Grasp the essentials of NumPy
    • Learn the application of linear algebra principles in data analysis
    • Understand the role of NumPy and Pandas in data manipulation and analysis
    • Explore data visualization using Matplotlib and Seaborn
       
    • Understand machine learning fundamentals
    • Learn about unsupervised algorithms 
    • Explore supervised learning, classification, and its applications
    • Explore recommendation systems, from fundamentals to advanced techniques
       
    • Get an introduction to deep learning
    • Understand artificial neural networks, including forward and backward propagation
    • Learn to utilize TensorFlow and Keras for model development
    • Understand model optimization and performance improvement
    • Explore convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transfer learning for object detection
    • Learn about recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and autoencoders
       
    • Understand generative AI and explore various powerful GPTs
    • Learn about security, bias, and responsible use of GenAI
    • Get an introduction to prompt engineering
    • Explore GenAI tools and their applications
       
    • Understand the pivotal role of transformers in modern AI applications
    • Comprehend the complex architecture and essential components of large language models
    • Explore LangChain for LLM application development 
    • Learn advanced prompt engineering techniques
    • Understand attention mechanisms and transformers
    • Learn the foundational concepts driving generative models clearly
    • Explore benchmarking and evaluation of LLM capabilities
  • The program concludes with a capstone project, offering an opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained across all the modules. Under the guidance of expert mentors, you will take on a real-world business challenge and apply AI and GenAI concepts to build an end-to-end solution. The capstone not only tests technical and strategic skills but also helps build a portfolio-worthy project, demonstrating your job readiness and expertise to potential employers.

Electives:
  • Learn to design, build, and deploy intelligent agents that operate with minimal human input, using real-world frameworks. This masterclass equips you with the skills to stay ahead in a world increasingly powered by autonomous AI systems.

  • Explore how leading industries are applying AI to solve high-impact problems. From predicting CNC machine failures using regression models to detecting shelf compliance with computer vision, you’ll gain practical exposure to AI in action. Each use case is hands-on, industry-relevant, and designed to help you bridge the gap between theory and real-world implementation.

    • Understand the MLOps lifecycle and implement scalable, automated, and collaborative machine learning workflows
    • Design and deploy CI/CD pipelines for continuous training, testing, versioning, and delivery of ML models
    • Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and experiment tracking tools to ensure traceability and reproducibility
    • Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production using AWS services like SageMaker, CloudWatch, Lambda, and CodePipeline
    • Analyze real-world MLOps use cases and explore emerging trends shaping the future of production-ready AI systems
       
    • Attain a thorough understanding of computer vision
    • Develop expertise in complex neural network architectures
    • Learn image creation and manipulation techniques
    • Explore CNNs for essential image analysis 
    • Master object recognition and localisation using CNNs
    • Apply OCR methods for document digitisation
    • Gain insights into explainable AI (XAI) techniques
    • Become efficient in deploying deep learning models
       
    • Explore machine learning algorithms for natural language processing
    • Learn natural language understanding, feature engineering, and natural language generation
    • Understand automated speech recognition and conversion techniques
    • Learn to analyze, process, and generate audio using Python, signal processing, and deep learning techniques
    • Understand foundational principles of reinforcement learning (RL)
    • Explore various RL approaches using Python and TensorFlow
    • Learn to apply RL techniques and algorithms for problem-solving
    • Gain practical experience in tackling RL challenges
       
    • Gain insights into artificial intelligence workloads and considerations
    • Explore fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
    • Understand the features of computer vision workloads on Azure
    • Learn the features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure
    • Get in-depth knowledge about the features of generative AI workloads on Azure
       

12+ Skills Covered

  • Generative AI
  • Large Language Models LLMs
  • Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing NLP
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
  • Intelligent Automation Applications
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Model Evaluation and Validation
  • Model Training and Optimization

16+ Tools Covered

pythonLangchainChatGPTOpen AIHugging FaceGradioVisual Studio Code (VS Code)tensorflowSciPyScikitLearnOpen CVNumPyMatPlotlibpandasSeabornkeras

Industry Projects

  • Project 1

    Customer Orders Analysis

    Examine customer orders with Python data structures to classify products, find buying patterns, and gain insights on popular items, top customers, and category trends

  • Project 2

    Adventure Game

    Build a text-based adventure game using Python and GitHub Copilot to explore, choose paths, and complete a quest while practicing core Python concepts

  • Project 3

    Sales Analysis

    Analyze sales data across Australian states to uncover insights that support data-driven decisions for strategy in the upcoming year

  • Project 4

    Marketing Campaigns

    Conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to deepen understanding of the factors influencing customer acquisition

  • Project 5

    Employee Turnover Analytics

    Create ML programs for HR to verify data quality, analyze factors contributing to turnover, cluster exits, address class imbalance, train models, and recommend retention strategies

  • Project 6

    Cohorts of Songs

    Perform exploratory and cluster analysis to create song cohorts and understand the various factors that contribute to forming each cohort

  • Project 7

    AI Powered HR Assistant

    Create a chatbot that uses PDF data to respond to user queries by extracting text, converting it into vectors, retrieving relevant answers, and building an interface using Gradio

  • Project 8

    Scenario Based Designs

    Explore OpenAI’s API and Gradio UI in creative design through scenarios that showcase how AI generates images from text, highlighting the tech’s role in enhancing creativity

  • Project 9

    Home Loan Data Analysis

    Build a deep learning model using historical data to predict loan defaults, tackling class imbalance and complex features for a safe and secure lending experience

  • Project 10

    Autonomous Driving

    Develop an AI model to detect and segment vehicles in images, then analyze autopilot usage and its impact on road safety as part of this two-stage project

  • Project 11

    Preserving Heritage Enhancing Tourism With AI

    Design and develop an AI model with TensorFlow to predict structure categories in images, perform EDA, and build a recommendation engine to guide tourist visits

  • Project 12

    Sales Forecasting

    Predict item sales in restaurants to identify demand trends over the years, enabling better decision-making and strategic planning

  • Project 13

    Lending Club Loan Data Analysis

    Design a deep learning model to predict loan defaults for Lending Club, tackling class imbalance and feature complexity for accurate outcomes

  • Project 14

    ChatGPT Based Storytelling

    Make an interactive storytelling adventure using ChatGPT, where you can create unique and engaging narratives without requiring any coding or use of additional platforms

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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An Immersive Learning Experience

Peer to Peer engagement

Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.

Flexi Learn

Missed a class? Access recordings to always maintain learning progress and keep up with your cohort.

Mentoring session(s)

Expert guidance sessions from mentors for doubt clarifications, project assistance, and learning support.

Learning Support

Get a dedicated Cohort Manager for all your queries and help you succeed at every learning step.

Peer to Peer engagement
Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.
Flexi Learn
Mentoring session(s)
Learning Support

Program Advisors and Trainers

Program Advisors

  • Prof. Niladri Chatterjee

    Prof. Niladri Chatterjee

    Professor Yardi School of AI, IIT Delhi

    Professor Chatterjee is a distinguished academic with 26+ years of
    expertise in AI, NLP, ML, and Data Science, shaping research and
    mentoring future innovators.

  • Mr. Ashutosh Dutt Sharma

    Mr. Ashutosh Dutt Sharma

    CEO, IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi

    Ashutosh is the CEO of IHFC, the TIH of IIT Delhi, building an ecosystem for Collaborative Robotics in India under DST, Govt. of India. With nearly two decades of experience in Electronics, Telecom, Internet, and IT, he has worked with Samsung, Bharti Airtel, and IndiaMart.

  • Prof. Subir Kumar Saha

    Prof. Subir Kumar Saha

    Project Director, IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi

    Prof. Saha, a renowned robotics expert, is the author of Introduction to Robotics, President of the Association of Machines and Mechanisms since 2023, creator of RoboAnalyzer software, and founder of the Mechatronics Lab, with decades of global teaching and research.

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Program Trainers

  • Geethika Sethi

    Geethika Sethi

    15+ years of experience

    AI Researcher & Faculty

  • Prashant Nair

    Prashant Nair

    15+ years of experience

    GenAI and LLM Developer

  • Amit Yadav

    Amit Yadav

    12+ years of experience

    Module Lead

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Join the AI and ML Industry

The GenAI market is expected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2032 (Source: Bloomberg Intelligence), making it the ideal time to upskill.

Job Icon40%

Global jobs are exposed to AI

Source: IMF
Job Icon$2.6 - $4.4 trillion

Projected annual global GenAI contribution

Source: McKinsey & Company
Job Icon$775.4 billion

AI SaaS market growth forecast by 2031

Source: VMF

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds, enriching class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 43%Manufacturing - 20%Software & Product - 13%Pharma & Healthcare - 7%BFSI - 7%Others - 10%
    Companies
    SAP ERP
    Wells Fargo
    Siemens
    IBM
    Netflix
    Amazon
    Bosch
    Deloitte
    JP Morgan Chase
    Microsoft

Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of three simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

STEP 1

Submit Application

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program

STEP 2

Reserve Your Seat

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Start Learning

Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Data Science, candidates should have:

A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
Basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics
2+ years of work experience preferred

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Program Benefits

  • Program completion certificate from IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi
  • 2-day campus immersion at IIT Delhi
  • GenAI expertise with 165+ exercises and 12+ projects
  • IHFC Executive Club status and startup incubation support
  • Expert-led masterclasses on AI use cases

FAQs

  • What is the Professional Certificate Program in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation?

    The Professional Certificate Program in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation by IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi, powered by Simplilearn, is an 11-month online course designed for professionals aiming to build strong AI skills. It covers Python, data science, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, MLOps, and NLP. The program offers live classes, hands-on labs, real-world projects, and masterclasses by the IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi faculty.

  • How is this course relevant to today’s job market?

    This course helps you gain the skills employers are looking for in AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation. AI is transforming industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, and companies need professionals who can build and manage intelligent systems. According to PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, AI makes workers more valuable, even in jobs that can be automated. It teaches you key skills in GenAI, NLP, MLOps through hands-on projects and over 20 industry tools. It prepares you for roles like AI/ML Engineer, Automation Specialist, and GenAI Consultant, helping you stay competitive in the growing AI job market.

  • How does this course prepare professionals for real-world AI challenges?

    The program takes a practical, structured approach to learning. You'll gain real-world experience through:

    • Hands-on projects and guided lab exercises based on real industry scenarios

    • Use of tools like ChatGPT, LangChain, and TensorFlow

    • Coverage of the entire AI workflow: data preparation, model development, deployment, and monitoring

    • Live expert-led sessions and IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi faculty masterclasses

    • Learning through the AI Impact Lab, which explores real business problems


    This combination ensures you develop both theoretical depth and practical confidence to build and implement AI solutions.

  • What topics are covered in this program?

    This program by IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi, covers a wide range of topics to build your skills from fundamentals to advanced concepts in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Key areas included are:

    • Python programming and data science fundamentals

    • Data wrangling, visualisation, and analysis using NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib

    • Machine learning techniques: regression, classification, and ensemble models

    • Deep learning with applications in computer vision and neural networks

    • Generative AI: large language models, prompt engineering, transformers

    • Advanced GenAI topics: transformers, foundation models

    • Natural language processing and speech recognition

    • MLOps for scalable model deployment and monitoring

    • Reinforcement learning and decision-making systems

    • Intelligent automation tools and AI system integration

    This program combines expert-led live sessions, IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi faculty masterclasses, and real-world projects for hands-on learning.

  • How many industry projects are included in the course?

    The course includes more than 12 industry-aligned projects from various domains and use cases in AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation, helping you build a solid portfolio for career growth.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this professional certificate in machine learning?

    To enroll in this professional certificate program in machine learning, learners must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks. A basic understanding of programming and mathematics is recommended. While prior work experience is not mandatory, having two years of professional experience is preferred to benefit from the program fully.

  • What is the duration of the program?

    The IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi program is an 11-month live online course designed to suit the schedule of working professionals that includes masterclasses, hands-on labs, and projects.

  • Are financing options or scholarships available?

    Yes, financing options are available to help you join the program. You can opt for flexible payment plans, including no-cost EMI. While scholarships are not assured, you can check with an admissions advisor to see if any limited-time offers or benefits are applicable.

  • How do I apply to this program?

    You can apply to this program in three simple steps. 

    • First, fill out the application form available on the program page

    • After you submit your details, a program advisor will contact you to review your profile and check your eligibility

    • They will also guide you through the available payment options and help you complete your enrollment

  • Is there a refund policy once I enroll in this IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi course?

    Yes. To learn more, please read the Refund Policy.

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