Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science & GenAI for Managers
IITM Pravartak Technology innovation hub of IIT Madras
- Batch
03
- Course Duration
10 Months
- Mode
Hybrid
- Commencement Date
12th October 2025
- Application Closure Date
Closing Soon
- Session Timing
Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Programme Overview
Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and advanced Data Science techniques are transforming industries at an extraordinary pace, reshaping how decisions are made and problems are solved. As these technologies permeate domains such as software development, business analytics, scientific computing, and core engineering, professionals across sectors are seeking to upskill and stay relevant in this dynamic landscape. This executive programme is designed to equip managers and mid-career professionals with a deep conceptual understanding and practical grounding in the core principles of AI and Deep Learning. With a strong emphasis on mathematical rigour, computational techniques, and real-world applications, the course empowers learners to confidently engage with modern AI tools and drive innovation in their respective domains. Through a blend of theoretical modules, hands-on labs, and industry-aligned case studies, participants will gain the expertise to lead AI-driven initiatives and bridge the gap between strategic decision-making and technical implementation in today’s data-centric world.
Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Graduate/4-year Engineering Degree/B.Sc/M.Sc. from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government/recognized international universities)
Minimum Experience: 3 years, preferably in software engineering and/or other disciplines involving computational work. Comfort with basic mathematics is expected.
Preferred Industry Background: IT, Software, Engineering Research, Business Analytics, Finance, etc.
About IITM Pravartak
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras. The IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub aims to focus on new knowledge in the SNACS area through extensive and application-oriented research. IITM-PTF gladly takes the role of preparing young India for the next generation of world-class technologies. The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.
Programme Highlights
Highly recognised Certificate of Completion from IITM Pravartak
2 days of campus immersion
Industry specified case studies
Peer-to-peer learning and mentoring from industry experts
The live programme is entirely taught by IIT Madras faculty
Pedagogy filled with case studies, industry projects & practical application
Admission Process
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Eligibility of Applicant
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Application Submission
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Screening & Shortlisting
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Admission & Fee Payment
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Syllabus Breakdown
- Computational Tools
- Needs access to Google online platforms during class
- Google Drive, Colab, Google AI Studio
- Python Programming
- Numpy, Matplotlib, Pandas
- Pytorch essentials
- Proficiency Exam
- Mathematical Preliminaries
- Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Multivariable Calculus and Optimization
- Proficiency Exam
- Machine Learning – Essentials
- Basic Regression
- Basic Classification
- Overfitting and Regularization
- Evaluation Metrics
- Proficiency Exam + Case Studies for submission
- Deep Learning AI Algorithms
- Deep Neural Networks – Basic architecture and backprop
- AI for Vision – Convolutional Neural Networks
- AI for sequence prediction – Recurrent Neural Networks
- Proficiency Exam + Case Studies for submission
- Generative AI
- Approaches to Gen-AI : GANs, Transformers, Diffusion
- Transformer Architecture – Various approaches
- GPT pipeline – Tokenization, embeddings, position-encoding, etc.
- Capstone Project (presentations on campus)
- Certificate presentation
Programme Fee Details
- Easy EMI options available
Application Fee
INR 2,000/-Total Programme Fee
INR 1,80,000/- + GSTInstallment Pattern
Instalment 1
INR 80,000/- + GST At the time of admissionInstalment 2
INR 50,000/- + GST 10th December 2025Instalment 3
INR 50,000/- + GST 10th February 2026Earn a Career Certificate
Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a ‘Certification of Completion’.
Hear from our Alumni
Sagaya Raj G.
Manager - BNP Paribas
I enrolled in the Executive Certification Programme in Advanced Data Science & Applications offered by IITM Madras. As a Business Manager at BNP Paribas with 11 years of overall experience, I wanted to further grow in my career. The programme has been exceptional, with excellent faculty and a focus on learning Python, which is directly applicable to my current job. Overall, my experience with Jaro has been great, with good support right from onboarding to course completion. while I'd recommend this programme to all future aspirants looking to advance their career in the field of Data science as the programme rightly ticks all the boxes.
Balachandran Natarajan
Lead Software Engineer - Northern Trust
With over 12 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in data migration and integration with ETL as the primary technology, I wanted to enhance my skills in the latest technology. The institute has excellent coordination, regularly seeking feedback and the faculty is highly knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. The course covers AI, ML models, and Python coding, which will help me improve my position as a data analyst. I am currently pursuing the course and expect it to benefit my career advancement. Jaro Education is also commendable, as they regularly connect with students and gather feedback on each session. This course is highly recommended for those looking to learn advanced data science concepts that can be applied to their current jobs or used to pursue new roles in the future.
Mohammed Shahid S.
Associate Data Scientist- Cognizant
Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science & Applications programme offered by the IIT Madras Pravathak has helped me enhance my skills and become an expert in the field of Data with prior work experience. The faculty's teaching methods are innovative and provide a practical and all-around understanding of concepts. The three specific features of this programme that have made a true difference to my career are the extensive curriculum, excellent faculties with unique learning pedagogy, and an association with esteemed institutes like IIT Madras. The support provided by the team Jaro Education is exceptional right from onboarding to lecture scheduling till completion of the course, the coordinators were always available to solve queries. Overall, this course is a great way to upskill and advance in the field of Data Science.
Harisudhan
Deputy QA Manager
I enrolled in the Executive Certification Programme in Advanced Data Science & Applications offered by IITM Madras, motivated by its industry-relevant syllabus and course structure. With 8 years of experience as a Quality Assurance professional, I found this programme to align perfectly with my career aspirations. The programme, along with the support from Jaro, elevated my learning experience and equipped me with the necessary skills and perspectives to succeed. While, anyone who is into data science or from the tech side can consider this programme for its comprehensive curriculum, live simulation projects, and unparalleled support and guidance from the esteemed IIT faculty and team Jaro Education.
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This interdisciplinary executive certification programme is designed to:
- Build a strong theoretical foundation in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and data analysis, enabling participants to understand and engage with complex AI models and algorithms.
- Deliver hands-on proficiency in both the mathematical frameworks and computational tools underpinning modern Deep Learning techniques.
- Foster contextual application through industry-relevant case studies drawn from diverse verticals, empowering professionals to translate knowledge into practical, domain-specific solutions.
The programme includes multiple case studies designed to bridge theory with real-world application. These case studies span various AI and GenAI techniques and are subject to refinement based on the latest industry trends. Example case studies include:
- Predicting House Prices – Regression modeling
- Customer Churn Prediction – Classification techniques
- Handwritten Digit Recognition – Introduction to CNNs
- Fashion Product Image Classification – Advanced CNN architectures
- Movie Review Sentiment Analysis – Basics of RNNs and LSTMs
- Stock Price Forecasting – Time Series prediction using RNNs/LSTMs
- Synthetic Digit Generation – Introduction to GANs
- Text Summarization – Using Transformers
- Contextual Question Answering – Transformers and GPT pipeline
- Text-to-Image Generation – Exploratory work with Diffusion Models and Transformers
Participants will get exposure to:
- Google Drive, Colab, and AI Studio
- Python and key libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
- Machine Learning & DL frameworks: PyTorch, scikit-learn, TensorFlow
Yes. Participants who meet the evaluation and attendance criteria will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from IITM Pravartak.
- The applicant will be able to use the methods taught in this case to interface with other teams and incorporate them into his or her business case. Additionally, it will assist candidates in transitioning into careers in machine learning and data analytics.
- Middle-level executives can benefit by understanding the strength and limitations of these methods in their business case.
