IIT Roorkee, Jaro Education collaborate to launch data science and AI programme

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has collaborated with Jaro Education, an online learning platform that partners with Indian universities, to launch a Post Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The IIT Roorkee official press release read, "This executive programme, offered by the Continuing Education Centre at IIT Roorkee, aims to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence"

As per the IIT Roorkee press release, the PG certificate course in Applied Data Science and AI is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in these fields. As per the official statement, the curriculum is consistently updated to reflect the latest industry developments, including the integration of Generative AI, ensuring that participants remain up-to-date with emerging technologies.

As per IIT Roorkee, the programme will delve into fundamental concepts, techniques, and real-world applications of data science and AI. Participants will gain hands-on experience with essential software tools and technologies like Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based analytics. The programme includes live online sessions conducted by IIT Roorkee faculty and offers two optional on-campus immersions

IIT Roorkee’s data science and AI Course: Eligibility criteria

Candidates are required to hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks and have a minimum of one year of work experience. To apply, candidates are required to submit their personal information, educational qualifications, resume, and a statement of purpose. The programme duration ranges from 6 to 8 months.

IIT Roorkee’s data science and AI Course: Curriculum modules

The curriculum is organized into multiple modules, each focusing on distinct aspects of data science and AI:

1. Conceptual and technical foundations

2. Data mining and machine learning

3. Analytics using NLP, Time Series, and Networks

4. Data-driven web products

5. Data-driven business decisions

Industry-relevant training for diverse sectors

According to the IIT Roorkee official press release, the curriculum is designed to meet the demands of various sectors, such as technology, healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Participants will be trained to apply data science and AI techniques in practical business scenarios, enhancing their capacity to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Career options in data science and AI

As per the IIT Roorkee official press release, professionals after completing the course can pursue roles such as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI specialist, data engineer, business intelligence analyst, and AI research scientist.