Programme Overview
As AI and Data Science redefine the future of work and industry, professionals must evolve from data users to AI-enabled decision-makers. This executive programme is your gateway to that transformation. Designed for mid-career professionals navigating digital disruption, the programme delivers a comprehensive exploration of AI and Deep Learning—merging theoretical clarity with practical, future-focused insights. Participants will engage with advanced computational tools, experiment with real-world datasets, and apply AI models to business and engineering challenges. future-ready leaders who can translate AI complexity into strategic action and shape tomorrow’s data-driven enterprises.
Highly recognized Certificate of Completion from IITM Pravartak
3 Campus Immersions
(2 Days Each)
10+ Industry-specified Case Studies
Peer-to-peer learning and mentoring from industry experts
Live sessions led by IIT Madras faculty
Hands-On Learning: Projects, Cases & Applications
Hear from our Alumni
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.
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.
Programme Content
Module 1 (Online)
- Computational Tools
- Needs access to Google online platforms during class
- Google Drive, Colab, Google AI Studio
- Needs access to Google online platforms during class
- Python Programming
- Numpy, Matplotlib, Pandas
- Pytorch essentials
- Proficiency Exam
Module 2 (On Campus)
- Mathematical Preliminaries
- Linear Algebra
- Probability
- Multivariable Calculus and Optimization
- Proficiency Exam
Module 3 (Online)
- Machine Learning – Essentials
- Basic Regression
- Basic Classification
- Overfitting and Regularization
- Evaluation Metrics
- Proficiency Exam + Case Studies for submission
Module 4 (Online + On Campus)
- 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
Module 5 (Online + On Campus)
- 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
Disclaimer: The listed modules are indicative and may be refined or updated at the discretion of the IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras.
Admission Fee & Financing
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Eligibility
- 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.
- Professionals eager to apply learned techniques in their domains and collaborate across teams. Ideal for those aspiring to excel in AI, Deep Learning, and Data Analysis careers. Middle to top-level executives seeking insight into AI's strengths, limitations, and future directions in their specific contexts.
- Screening and selection will be done by IITM Pravartak
Our Eminent Facilitators
PROF. GANAPATHY KRISHNAMURTHI
Faculty in the Department of Engineering Design and Associate Faculty
at the Robert Bosch Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Madras
PhD from Purdue University, and MSc in Physics from IIT Madras
PROF. BALAJI SRINIVASAN
MS in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University in 2000 and PhD from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University in 2006, B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras
Certification
- Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded a 'Certification of Completion'.
Executive Certification in Advanced Data Science & Gen AI for Managers - IITM Pravartak Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras
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