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9 Months

Professional Certificate Program in Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI

Become an Industry-Ready AI Engineer with End-to-End AI Skills
Build a Portfolio of Production-Ready AI Applications
Master the Skills to Design, Deploy & Scale Modern AI Systems
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Program Highlights

What makes this program different

3 Stackable Professional Certificates

Industry-Focused 9-Month Curriculum

8 Hands-on Projects + 2 Industry Capstone Projects

AI-First Learning Methodology

Production-Ready AI Development

Career Mentorship & Placement Support

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Prof. T.N. Singh

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Rankings and Recognitions of IIT Patna

An Institute of National Importance, recognised by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.

Ministry of Education, Government of India
#1 in Asia · #13 in Asia in NLP · csrankings.org*
#1 in India Today's MDRA Ranking 2024*
#21 National Institutional Ranking Framework
#106 QS BRICS University Rankings
#117 THE Young University Rankings

Tools You'll Master

Work with the technologies used by modern AI engineering teams.

PythonPythonSQLPandasPandasNumPyNumPyPower BIPower BITableauTableau
Scikit-learnScikit-learnXGBoostXGBoostPyCaretPyCaret
OpenAI APIOpenAI APIClaude APIClaude APIHugging FaceHugging FaceOllamaOllama
LangChainLangChainLlamaIndexLlamaIndexPineconePineconeChromaDBChromaDBFAISS
LangGraphLangGraphCrewAICrewAIOpenAI Agents SDKOpenAI Agents SDKMCP
DockerDockerFastAPIFastAPIGitHub ActionsGitHub ActionsAWS/RenderAWS/Render

*Some of the tools mentioned above may be replaced with newer or updated tools based on evolving market conditions. Such decisions shall be made at the sole discretion of the University.

What Makes This Program Different?

You don't wait until the end for one certificate. You climb three stages and stack a professional credential at each.

Certificate 133%
Stage 1

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

PythonStatisticsSQLBusiness IntelligenceExcelData Visualization
Certificate 266%
Stage 2

Applied Data Science & Machine Learning

Feature EngineeringDockerPredictive ModelsCloud-Ready MLML WorkflowsScikit-learn
Certificate 3100%
Stage 3

Generative AI & Agentic AI

LLM ApplicationsVector DatabasesRAG SystemsMulti-AgentPrompt EngineeringAI Safety
3 Stages. 3 Certificates. One job-ready credential.
Who It's For

Designed for Tech & Non-Tech Professionals

Marketing Professional

Operations Professional

Lawyers

Data Professional

Designer

Coder / Developer

Business Owner

Product Manager

Finance & Banking

HR

Freelancers & Consultants

Trainers / Teachers

Detailed Curriculum

A Structured Learning Journey from Data Analytics to Agentic AI

This 9-month program is designed to take you from foundational analytics to building and deploying production-ready AI systems. Progress through three carefully structured learning stages, earning a professional certificate at each milestone while building an industry-ready portfolio.

Stage 1: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Build Strong Data Foundations · 3 Months

Develop the analytical and programming skills required to work with business data, uncover insights, and build interactive dashboards while learning how to collaborate effectively with AI tools.

Module 1

Build a strong programming foundation while learning AI-assisted software development.

Key Learning Areas
Python FundamentalsProgramming Logic & FunctionsData StructuresFile Handling (CSV, JSON, TXT)Git & GitHubAI-Assisted CodingDebugging & Code Verification
Hands-on Project

Build an automated data-cleaning application that processes, transforms, and summarizes raw datasets.

Tools
Python Jupyter Google Colab Git GitHub Cursor GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Claude
Module 2

Master the two most in-demand skills for data professionals.

Key Learning Areas
Relational DatabasesSQL QueriesJoins & AggregationsWindow FunctionsQuery OptimizationAdvanced ExcelBusiness Analytics
Hands-on Project

Analyze an e-commerce business dataset using SQL and Excel to solve real-world business problems.

Tools
PostgreSQL MySQL DBeaver Excel Google Sheets Copilot in Excel
Module 3

Learn how to transform raw data into meaningful business insights.

Key Learning Areas
Descriptive StatisticsInferential StatisticsData CleaningExploratory Data AnalysisDashboard DesignPower BITableauData Storytelling
Hands-on Project

Build an interactive business intelligence dashboard with AI-assisted insights.

Tools
Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Power BI Tableau
Exit Certificate
You'll Earn

Certificate in Data Analytics & Visualization

Stage 2: Applied Data Science & Machine Learning

Learn to Build, Evaluate & Deploy Machine Learning Solutions · 3 Months

Move beyond analytics by mastering machine learning, feature engineering, deployment, and cloud-based AI applications.

Module 4

Prepare real-world datasets for machine learning.

Key Learning Areas
NumPyAdvanced PandasData WranglingFeature EngineeringData PipelinesScikit-learn
Hands-on Project

Create a reusable machine learning pipeline for processing messy datasets.

Module 5

Learn to build and optimize predictive AI models.

Key Learning Areas
RegressionClassificationDecision TreesRandom ForestXGBoostHyperparameter TuningModel EvaluationAutoML
Hands-on Project

Develop a Loan Default Prediction or Fraud Detection model and benchmark it against an AutoML solution.

Module 6

Take machine learning models from development to production.

Key Learning Areas
Recommendation SystemsTime SeriesAPIsFastAPIStreamlitDockerCloud DeploymentGitHub ActionsCI/CD
Capstone
Mid-Program Capstone

Build and deploy a production-ready recommendation engine or customer segmentation platform with a live cloud deployment.

Exit Certificate
You'll Earn

Professional Certificate in Applied Data Science

Stage 3: Generative AI & Agentic AI

Build Intelligent AI Applications & Autonomous AI Systems · 3 Months

Master the technologies shaping the future of AI engineering by building production-ready Generative AI applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and autonomous AI agents.

Module 7

Understand how modern Large Language Models work and build AI-powered applications.

Key Learning Areas
Neural NetworksTransformersLLM ArchitecturePrompt EngineeringOpenAI APIsClaude APIsFunction CallingStructured OutputsAI Evaluation
Hands-on Project

Develop an LLM-powered application with validated structured outputs and fail-safe parsing.

Module 8

Build AI systems capable of retrieving and reasoning over enterprise knowledge.

Key Learning Areas
NLP FundamentalsEmbeddingsSemantic SearchVector DatabasesLangChainLlamaIndexRAGAI AssistantsEvaluation Frameworks
Hands-on Project

Build an AI-powered Data Analyst capable of answering questions over business documents using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Module 9

Learn to design autonomous AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and collaborating.

Key Learning Areas
Agentic AILangGraphCrewAIOpenAI Agents SDKModel Context Protocol (MCP)Multi-Agent WorkflowsAI SafetyGuardrailsAI EvaluationDocker Deployment
Capstone
Final Industry Capstone

Design and deploy an enterprise-grade autonomous AI system in Finance, Healthcare, or Marketing, complete with cloud deployment, evaluation framework, guardrails, and technical viva.

Final Certificate
You'll Graduate With

Professional Certificate in Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI

Mentors From the World's Top AI Companies

Practitioners who build and deploy AI in production, bringing real industry experience into every live session.

Vaishnav Mishra
Cars24

Vaishnav Mishra

Aakash
Lenskart

Aakash

Hands-on Projects

Build a Portfolio That Demonstrates Real Skills

Throughout the program, you'll work on practical projects that simulate real business scenarios.

01

Data Cleaning Automation

02

E-commerce Business Analytics

03

Business Intelligence Dashboard

04

Feature Engineering Pipeline

05

Loan Default Prediction

06

Customer Segmentation

07

Recommendation Engine

08

AI Documentation Assistant

09

AI Data Analyst (RAG)

Every project contributes to a professional GitHub portfolio, with later-stage projects deployed to the cloud.

Capstone project

Learn Build Ship Deploy
Final DestinationEnterprise Agentic AI Capstone
Certificate

Official IIT Patna Certification on Completion of Your Program.

For preview purposes only
IIT Patna certificate - Data Analytics & Visualization
Certificate 1 of 3 · Data Analytics & Visualization
IIT Patna certificate - Applied Data Science
Certificate 2 of 3 · Applied Data Science
IIT Patna certificate - Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI
Certificate 3 of 3 · Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI
Issued by IIT Patna

Awarded by the Continuing Education Programme of an Institute of National Importance.

Verifiable & shareable

Unique certificate & enrolment number you can share on LinkedIn and with employers.

Earned, not given

Granted on completion of 9 months of live instruction and a faculty-reviewed capstone.

Programme Fee Structure

Bonus

15-Month Learning Journey

9 Months LIVE Program + 6 Months Bonus Continued Support

No-Cost EMI Available
Program Fee
₹1,79,999₹2,00,000
Current Batch is open right now at ₹1,79,999. Once these spots fill, the next batch launches at ₹2,00,000.
  • 15-month learning journey: 9 months LIVE + 6 months bonus continued support
  • 30+ live classes with industry leaders + faculty-guided capstone
  • 10+ projects, case studies & a real-world capstone
  • 2-Day IIT Patna campus immersion
  • Resume, LinkedIn & interview prep support
  • Official "Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI" certificate from IIT Patna
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Process of Enrolling

Four simple steps to your seat

Step 1

Fill the application form

Tell us about yourself so we can get to know your profile.

Step 2

Profile review

Our admissions team will assess your application.

Step 3

Get admission guidance

If selected, we'll walk you through the enrolment steps.

Step 4

Explore financing options

Our admissions team will connect you with trusted loan partners. Refunds: 80% before the first day of instruction.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program,
you'll be able to

  • Build end-to-end data analytics solutions
  • Create interactive business intelligence dashboards
  • Develop machine learning models for real-world business problems
  • Deploy AI applications using Docker and cloud platforms
  • Build applications powered by Large Language Models
  • Design Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
  • Create autonomous AI agents and multi-agent workflows
  • Evaluate AI systems using industry best practices
  • Showcase your expertise through production-ready projects and GitHub portfolios
Program outcomes
Career Support

Present your skills
with confidence

Your learning journey is complemented by career-focused support designed to help you present your skills with confidence.

Participants of the IIT Patna Campus Immersion 2026 on campus

Campus Immersion (Optional):

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Exclusive 2-day event to connect with professors

🏫

Experience life on the IIT campus

🤝

Meet friends and like-minded professionals

🧑‍💻

Build your own professional network

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FAQs

Questions, answered

It's a 9-month LIVE online program with 30+ live classes led by industry leaders, plus 6 months of bonus continued support. You also get an optional 2-day campus immersion at IIT Patna.
No prior coding experience is required. In certain parts of the curriculum coding may be required, which is covered in the program and supported by the faculty.
10+ projects and case studies plus a portfolio-ready capstone, spanning AI chat assistants, RAG apps, autonomous agents, and multi-step agentic workflows.
The current batch is open at ₹1,79,999. No-Cost EMI is available, with EMI via Avanse & Propelld. Refunds: 80% before the first day of instruction.
An official "Data Science, GenAI & Agentic AI" certificate from IIT Patna, issued by its Continuing Education Programme, with a unique certificate and enrolment number you can share on LinkedIn and with employers.
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