IIT Roorkee Offers Certificate Online Course on Data Science and Machine Learning

IIT Roorkee is offering a 5-month online course on data science and machine learning that will commence on 30 June 2022

Imarticus Learning in association with iHUB DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee have partnered to launch a Certificate program in Data Science and Machine Learning (ML). Designed to make aspirants and professionals industry-ready, the course enables them to leverage Data Science and ML for effective decision-making, said a press statement.

The course will be delivered through live, instructor-led sessions by faculty from institutions like IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Ropar and experts from the data science industry. The program aims at helping learners build a strong foundation in Data Science and specialize in ML with Python for data-driven decision-making. Through the course, learners will be able to provide meaningful data insights and help drive business growth.

Coordinated by Prof R Balasubramanian, an academician in Data Science and ML, the program certificate will be collectively issued by iHUB DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee, Department of Science and Technology, and Imarticus Learning under The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). iHUB DivyaSampark will also offer a platform for Data Science and ML enthusiasts and learners to pitch their start-up ideas and gain funding support. There is a campus immersion module at the end of the course where the students will meet at the iHUB DivyaSampark Greater Noida campus for faculty interactions and peer-peer networking.

Prof Sudeb Dasgupta, project director of iHUB DivyaSampark speaks about the partnership: “We’re delighted to partner with Imarticus Learning, one of the leaders in Edtech. We’ve strived to bring foremost education to our learners and provide them guidance for research and innovation. iHUB DivyaSampark @ IIT Roorkee fosters research innovation towards product/technology development in the areas of Healthcare, Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities. Through this association with Imarticus, we’re taking a step ahead in that direction. We bring iHUB DivyaSampark's expertise in building outstanding programs with IITs and Imarticus' technical expertise to deliver an outstanding learning experience through a holistic approach. Together, we envision creating a skilled workforce for innovation and digital growth.”

Manish Anand, chief executive officer of iHUB DivyaSampark quoted: “We are very excited about this partnership with Imarticus Learning. Skill development is one of the mandates of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System (NM-ICPS) as it will prepare India for Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0. I am very sure that this partnership between iHUB DivyaSampark, a Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Roorkee will help India in achieving skill development-related goals in new-age technologies like AI/ML and ultimately achieve the bigger goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India.”

Nikhil Barshikar, Founder and MD of Imarticus Learning, said: “Data Science and Machine Learning are some of the fastest-growing careers offering countless prospects. The demand for skilled professionals in these segments has grown astronomically, making it imperative for them to upskill and qualify themselves to build strong, lucrative careers. Our certificate program in Data Science and Machine Learning will shape them into knowledgeable professionals who can apply the concepts they learn to solve real-world problems. We are excited to collaborate with iHUB DivyaSampark at IIT Roorkee and believe that the course will enable learners to gain crucial insights into multiple topics.”

The 5-month program will commence on 30 June 2022, with classes scheduled on the weekends. Upon successful completion of the course, learners can explore careers as Data Analysts, Data Managers, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, Business Intelligence Experts, and Data Analytics Consultants.