The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has revealed an intriguing development in technical education. The institute has launched a new certification course called 'Hands-on AI for real-world applications (HAAI)' through its national AI Hub - AI for Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (AI4ICPS), with the goal of educating one lakh people about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

TCS iON, a strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is collaborating on the introduction of the course.

AI4ICPS, established under the supervision of DST, Government of India, has launched this course as part of the National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). Professor VK Tewari, Director of IIT Kharagpur, oversaw the development of the AI programme, which has been methodically tailored to satisfy the ever-growing demands of the AI sector while also implementing NEP 2020 recommendations.

Making education more accessible to all, fostering hands-on interdisciplinary learning, improving skills for greater employability, and using digital technology for more effective virtual classrooms are among the ideas.

This certification programme has enlisted TCS iON as a platform and outreach partner. LMS platform services would be provided through TCS iON, and significant outreach to educational institutions and other targeted audiences in India will be possible.

This three-month weekend programme will be led by teachers from IIT Kharagpur's computer science, electronics, electrical, and math departments, as well as TCS scientists.

It promises 100 hours of experiential learning, industry exposure, modular exams, discussion rooms, live question-and-answer sessions, a certificate of merit for the top 1%, and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.

Not only that, but AI4ICPS provides resume preparation assistance as part of the training.

The programme starts on September 2, 2023 and ends on December 2, 2023. It is available to freshers, individuals pursuing a UG/PG degree, working professionals seeking a career move to become an AI/ML engineer, and individuals with basic programming expertise pursuing jobs in IT.

Prospective participants can register for this certification programme through the official AI4ICPS or TCS iON websites.