IIT Guwahati, TPL launch programs in cybersecurity, AI & Deep Learning

Designed for working professionals, the program aims to upskill & reskill candidates for fast-moving careers in cybersecurity as well as AI & Deep Learning.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Times Professional Learning have launched the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity and Post Graduate Certificate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning during its announcement of a strategic collaboration with each other.

The Post Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity (8 month’s course) will enable candidates to gain a foothold in fast-moving job roles like network security specialist, cyber security analyst, cybersecurity architects, cyber security manager, leading up to C-suite positions such as Chief Information Security Officer. The demand for cybersecurity domain experts has doubled in the last year amidst rising global concerns of security breaches and rapid digitalisation across organisations and institutions during the pandemic. 

The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning (9 month’s course) will provide candidates detailed understanding of AI and Deep Learning through our comprehensive curriculum. The programme focuses on fundamental and advanced learning through subjects like Python programming, data analytics, neural networks, computer vision and image recognition etc. It will help candidates prepare for competitive and cutting-edge job roles such as AI and ML Engineer, Computer Vision Expert, Software R&D Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer, among others, that involve a high level of technical skill and training.

Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, said, “The curriculum is meticulously developed with foundational and advanced subjects to provide our learners with comprehensive knowledge leading across these specialised domains conforming to industry requirements. These programs will enable professionals to upgrade their skills, knowledge about evolving technologies and upscale in their career graph. We look forward to collaborate on few more courses in the future.”

Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and at least two years of work experience in IT or software development would be eligible for the course. Candidates will receive certificates issued by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Times TSW on completing the programme. 

These programs will address the industry requirements, help working professionals to upskill, and enhance their repertoire of knowledge in the field of AI, DS, DL, and cybersecurity. These programmes incorporate live instructor-led sessions conducted over the weekends by top experts from IIT Guwahati and Times TSW faculty members along with industry experts. Students will take part in a Capstone project where they will demonstrate the skills, they have acquired by solving real-world business problems and include a five-day immersive learning experience at the IIT Guwahati Campus.