TheIITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the official Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Madras, has launched admissions for thesecond batch of its Advanced Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning.

The seven-month programme is designed for professionals who don’t just want to learn AI theory — but want tobuild, deploy and manage real AI systems in business environments.

 Why this programme matters

AI is no longer experimental. Companies are now using it to:

• Detect fraud in banking

• Forecast demand in retail

• Automate quality checks in manufacturing

• Improve customer experience

• Enhance healthcare diagnostics

According toMcKinsey,88% of organisationsnow use AI in at least one business function — a sharp jump from last year.

Meanwhile, theglobal AI marketis expected to grow fromUSD 189 billion (2023)toUSD 4.8 trillion by 2033, whileIndia’s AI marketis projected to reachUSD 130.63 billion by 2032.

This explosion has created huge demand for professionals who can turn AI models intoworking production systems.

 What the IIT Madras programme offers

The programme is deliveredonlinein partnership withTimesPro, and includes:

• Live online classes

• Hands-on practical labs

• Short on-campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park

Participants will learn:

• Machine learning & deep learning fundamentals

• Python for data and AI

• TensorFlow & PyTorch

• MLOps (AI deployment & monitoring)

• Cybersecurity for AI systems

The focus is onreal-world deployment, not just theory.

 Who is it for?

The course is open to:

• Engineers

• Mathematics & computational science graduates

• Working professionals looking to shift into AI

The first batch included:

• CTOs

• Tech leads

• Project managers

• Solution architects

• Banking, healthcare, automotive & IT professionals

 Career paths after completion

Graduates can move into roles such as:

• Data Scientist

• Machine Learning Engineer

• Deep Learning Engineer

• Data Analyst

• AI Solutions Architect

 What IIT Madras says

DrSuchitra Veeravalli, Consultant at IITM Pravartak, explained:

“Applied AI now needs engineers who can move from models to measurable value. Learners will build and test solutions using Python, TensorFlow and PyTorch while learning how to deploy them in a responsible and secure way.”

 About IITM Pravartak

IITM Pravartak is funded by theDepartment of Science and Technologyunder India’sNational Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. It serves as IIT Madras’s innovation hub forsensors, networks and intelligent systems.