The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced registrations are open for its online certificate program focused on Python for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning. This five-week intensive course is scheduled to run from December 14, 2026, to January 15, 2027, delivered entirely via Zoom.
Designed for a broad audience, the program aims to equip participants with practical skills in applying Python to real-world AI, machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning challenges. It emphasizes hands-on experience with practical datasets and guided projects.
What the Program Offers
The curriculum combines conceptual lectures with robust hands-on implementation and project work. Participants will gain proficiency in Python and widely used libraries and frameworks, including NumPy, Linalg, Matplotlib, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, and Seaborn.
- Hands-on AI, ML, and deep-learning tutorials.
- Practical datasets and coding assistance from IIT Kanpur teaching assistants.
- Guest lectures by experts from leading technology companies like Microsoft and Google.
- Project mentoring and dedicated assistance with Python coding.
- Problem-solving sessions to aid in academic assessments and job interview preparation.
Eligibility and Target Audience
The program is open to a diverse group of learners from various academic and professional backgrounds, including:
- Undergraduate students (BTech, BE, BSc, BBA, BCA)
- Postgraduate students (MTech, ME, MSc, MBA, MCA)
- PhD research scholars
- Faculty members
- Industry professionals
- Personnel from Research & Development (R&D) organizations
- Government officials
- Students in Class XI and XII
Registration Details and Fees
IIT Kanpur has established multiple registration windows with varying fee structures. Current registration is open, with fees increasing in subsequent stages. For instance, the Golden Registration fee for full-time undergraduate students is Rs 20,059 (including 18% GST), while industry professionals, R&D personnel, and government officials pay Rs 29,499 (including GST) for the same window.
The registration fee covers comprehensive participation, access to all tutorials, guest lectures, AI/ML/DL projects, Python project mentoring, and coding assistance. Additionally, participants will receive printed course material, a hard copy of the Python project code, a soft copy of an IIT Kanpur participation certificate, and an IITK T-shirt.
Technical and Attendance Requirements
Participants are required to have a laptop with Python installed. While Anaconda and Spyder are recommended for Python development, other Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) are acceptable. A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory, and participants must keep their video feeds active during sessions for monitoring. Recorded lectures will not be provided.