IIIT Delhi launches intelligent product development certificate programme

NEW DELHI: The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi has launched an intelligent product development certificate programme (iPD-CP). The 24-week certificate programme is designed for fresh graduates, professionals, and students who have the knowledge and skills required to design and develop production-ready electronic products. The last date for application is April 28.

The iPD-CP programme will start on June 23. Students in their final year of engineering, diploma students, hardware startup and entrepreneurs, and industry professionals can apply for the programme. The programme fee is Rs 1.25 lakh, including GST.

According to the IIIT-Delhi official statement, merit-based scholarships are available for toppers of eligible degree or diploma courses and winners of CiPD recognised hackathons of Rs 25 thousand, Rs 15 thousand and Rs 10 thousand. Additionally, EWS scholarship of Rs 25 thousand (if no merit-based scholarship is availed) and Rs 10 thousand (if a merit-based scholarship is availed) and for women candidates scholarship of Rs 10 thousand is available.

The 24-week programme in-person programme includes instructor-led training, hands-on lab training, emphasis on product development process, a capstone project, and industry visits.

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IIIT Delhi: iPD-CP

The iPD-CP programme has a comprehensive approach to product development, including:

• Integrated curriculum covers breadth of product development, from conceptualisation to design thinking, hardware design, and production readiness.
• Practical training is offered for participants to engage in hands-on workshops.
• Mentorship and training from industry professionals.
• A core component of the programme is the Capstone Project, in which students will develop a production-ready prototype.
• The programme will offer guidance and support for participants interested in launching startups.
• Additionally, students working on products with the intent of a startup may be supported by the READY programme of IHFC, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi.

"While various programmes offer training in embedded systems, the iPD-CP is differentiated by its holistic emphasis on the entire product development lifecycle. This includes a strong focus on design thinking, user-centered design, and production considerations, in addition to embedded systems design. The programme's Capstone Project and support for entrepreneurial ventures further distinguish it from programmes that primarily focus on specific technical skills," the official IIIT Delhi statement said.