IIIT Hyderabad Launches Certificate Program in Software Engineering for Data Science: Where to Enroll and When?

IIIT Hyderabad recently introduced a postgraduate certificate program in software engineering for data science in partnership with Great Learning, which interested participants can enroll for. The course will be conducted through a blended model wherein participants will receive live weekend online sessions with IIIT Hyderabad faculty and industry experts, and three on-campus residencies at the IIIT Hyderabad campus.

Upon successfully completing the program, participants will receive a certificate from IIIT Hyderabad and access to Great Learning Excelerate, which is a career support program that introduces participants to job fairs, interview preparation, and career mentorship. The course is around 8 months long with the first 4 months involving online classes, and the remaining 4 months consisting of online as well as offline classes at IIIT Hyderabad.

Who can Take the IIIT Hyderabad Certificate Program in Software Engineering for Data Science?

The course has been designed for the following participants:

• Technology professionals who want to be part of data science engineering teams.
• Technology leaders and managers who want to lead data science implementation in their companies.
• Participants who wish to have a career as data engineer, machine learning engineer, data systems designer, technical systems architect, big data architect and so on.

How to Apply for IIIT Hyderabad Certificate Program in Software Engineering for Data Science?

Interested participants will have to apply online on the official website before 26 November 2020. The course begins from January 2021 onwards and would cost around Rs 2,25,000 excluding GST. Candidates also have the option of opting for only the first four months of the online course and exiting with a certificate of proficiency in software development fundamentals by paying Rs 75,000. There is also an accelerated learning path that is being offered wherein participants can Clear a software development fundamentals proficiency test, and opt for the next four months of online plus offline course at Rs 1,75,000. Those who wish to know more about the course are advised to go through the official website in detail.