Autonomous systems, robots, and AI are transforming business and society, boosting productivity and driving economic growth.
In a nutshell, autonomous systems are systems that can accomplish a task, achieve a goal, or interact with its surroundings with minimal to no human involvement. Some examples include self-driving cars, UAVs, smart manufacturing robots, care robots for the elderly, and virtual agents for training or support.
A study by Forbes reports that AI/ML, robotics, and autonomous machines are expected to drive 70% of GDP growth between now and 2030 globally. Further, the report also states that the massive adoption of autonomous systems could soon transition superpowers like America into a machine economy.
To fully move and embrace this intelligent system's future, companies need a skilled workforce to support these initiatives and help the organisation prepare for the future.
The PG Level Advanced Certification Programme on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems aims to prepare professionals to lead and navigate the era of intelligent automation.
The PG Level Advanced Certification Programme on Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems by IISc, in association with TalentSprint, prepares professionals to become adept at managing and scaling intelligent automation initiatives in their organisations.
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The programme is useful for tech professionals interested in learning AI/ML and reinforcement learning to design and build autonomous systems for applications across industries.
By successfully completing the programme, you will increase your relevancy in projects that require the deployment of intelligent automation while also expanding your career opportunities through developing new-age skills.
You will learn from eminent IISc faculty who hold academic and research credentials from the world’s best institutions. Meet your faculty here.
You are eligible if you hold
The programme will be delivered in an interactive online format, retaining effectiveness. The format uniquely combines the benefits of an in-class programme with the flexibility and safety of online learning.
Your peer group will include
This is an expertise-building programme for experienced professionals. You will obtain a certification from the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) - IISc, the India’s #1 University and #1 Research Institute.
A certificate of successful completion is provided upon completion of all programme requirements. All examinations and evaluations related to the certification are carried out by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IISc.
The programme format with LIVE Interactive Sessions, Use-cases and Capstone projects, Industry Interaction, and Campus immersion enables a conducive environment to network with your peers in the cohort. Most participants can continue to network even after the cohort by using the alumni portal.
As an institution of national importance, IISc was recognised as an Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India in 2018 and has been consistently ranked among the top Indian institutions in world university rankings. Hence this is a fully approved certification programme offered through IISc.
All participants must execute, before the start of the program, an agreement that consists of the standard programme Terms and Conditions. It has the following components:
Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights
Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines
Tools and Platforms in Use
Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use
Part B: Honor Code
Part C: Certification
Part D: Programme Fee, Refund, and Termination Policy
Candidates will be selected based on the details of education, work experience, and a statement of purpose submitted along with the application.
A Relationship Manager will be assigned to the applicant, who will gather all the necessary information and represent his/her candidature to the selection committee for review. The profiles will be sent to IISc for selection.
Join in these easy steps:
Module 0: Bridge Module (Online Module)
Module 1: Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning (Online Module)
(Lab Module)
Module 2: Introduction to Deep Learning (Online Module)
(Lab Module)
Module 3: Introduction to Sequential Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning (Online Module)
Pre-requisites: Probability and Linear Algebra
(Lab Module)
Module 4: Reinforcement Learning Algorithms (Online Module - 36 Hours)
Pre-requisites: Modules-1,2,3, and 4
(Lab Module)
Module 5: RL Applications to Autonomous Systems (Online Module)
Pre-requisites: Modules-1,2,3, and 4
(Lab Module)
Capstone Project - Hybrid module – Demo for evaluation
Class start date as January 2025.
It's a 9-month executive programme.
The programme includes
The programme will be delivered through faculty-led interactive live sessions on TalentSprint’s ipearl.ai. These online sessions will be held at a schedule convenient for working professionals. Participants will be able to interact with the faculty through video, audio, and chat. They will also be able to chat with fellow participants of the programme during online sessions.
As per the programme norms, participants have to maintain at least 75% of attendance during the programme. Going by the curriculum, it is recommended that participants maintain attendance for enriched learning. In the event of unavoidable circumstances, if any, one can access the recorded lectures on our platform to cover up for the missed sessions.
The programme includes continuous formative and summative assessments. The final scores will be determined based on the sum of scores of various assessments.
Yes, participants are required to have their laptops.
Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System. The access will be available for 9 Months from the date of the commencement of the programme.
A certificate of successful completion is provided upon completion of all requirements of the programme. IISc carries out all examinations and evaluations related to the certification.
For programme fee-related details, please visit Fee page. You can also contact programme RM to know more. Campus visit fee will be based on actuals and to be borne by the participants.
Flexible EMI options are available that enable you to pay the programme fee in instalments. Please reach out to your RM to know more about the schemes available.
Yes. For scholarship-related details, please visit Fee page. You can also reach out to your RM for more details.
No, the application fee is non-refundable.
No. The programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
Professionals have multiple options for funding.
Three key reasons why professionals opt for it:
We have also observed that the commitment levels were higher among self-funding participants.
iPearl.ai (Interactive Platform for Experiential and Remote Learning) is created by TalentSprint’s engineering team led by its Chief Technology Officer, an IIT Kanpur alumni. The platform integrates best-in-class open source technologies and SaaS services and perfected them over the last seven years.
When this platform was built, the objective was to offer it to TalentSprint’s partners and customers for digital learning and delivery. Since 2013, the platform has been extensively used by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, IIIT Hyderabad and IIT Hyderabad, and many more of our customers and partners. More than 300,000 students have used this platform, which is reputed for user experience, quality, and scale.
This feature-rich platform has become so popular that some of the partners are now using it for their academic needs.
The tried and tested direct-to-device platform enables 24 x 7 learning for its users. Some key benefits of the platform are:
A comparative study of iPearl.ai against Canvas, Impartus, Moodle, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom was conducted. Features in the following categories were compared:
Do not worry. In case you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version of the session soon.
IISc (Indian Institute of Science) is the oldest and the finest higher education institute of its kind in India. It pursues excellence in research and education in several fields of Science and Engineering and is one of the first three publicly funded institutes to be awarded the Institute of Eminence status. The alumni of IISc hold significant academic and industry positions around the globe. For more information, visit iisc.ac.in
The programme will be delivered by IISc’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). CCE delivers courses suitably designed to meet the requirements of target groups: Research & Development (R&D) Laboratories and Industries, Research Scientists/Engineers, to enable them to grow into competent managers of technology intensive and data-driven organisations. For more information, visit http://cce.iisc.ac.in