IHFC, TIH of IIT Delhi Partners with Simplilearn and Microsoft to Launch Two Professional Certificate Programs in AI and Data Analytics
IHFC, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, in collaboration with Simplilearn and Microsoft, has launched two professional certificate programs in AI and data analytics. These programs cover advanced skills in data analytics, generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation, addressing the growing demand for AI talent in India. Participants receive certificates from IIT Delhi and Microsoft, along with opportunities for campus immersion and funding support.
The I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, partnered with global digital upskilling platform Simplilearn and Microsoft to introduce two comprehensive Professional Certificate Programs focused on AI and data analytics. The first program emphasizes Data Analytics, Generative AI, and Adaptive Systems, teaching skills in Excel-based business analytics, SQL, ETL, Tableau, Python, and IBM modules, alongside generative AI applications. It includes academic and industry masterclasses and a capstone project. The second program covers Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation, exploring data science, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and MLOps through over 12 projects and real-world use cases, with expert-led masterclasses and potential incubation funding up to ₹2 crores. These initiatives respond to significant industry demand, as the global big data market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5%, and India's generative AI market at 34.4% CAGR. Tailored for professionals, recent graduates, and career changers, the programs offer flexible learning, mentorship, live sessions, and career support. Certificates from IHFC and Microsoft validate expertise, enabling learners to apply AI skills to real-world business challenges, thereby bridging academic research and industrial application in India’s rapidly evolving AI landscape.
