IIIT Hyderabad rolls out 12 week online program on engineering agentic AI systems

The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) has announced a new 12-week online certificate program focused on Agentic AI systems. Launched through its Division of Flexible Learning (DFL), the course is titled “Engineering Agentic AI Systems: Agentic AI from Concepts to Practice.” Applications for the upcoming cohort are now open and will close on 29 December 2025.

The program is positioned as a practice-driven offering that moves beyond theory. It aims to help learners design, build, test, and deploy agentic AI systems aligned with real industry use cases. The course will be delivered fully online, making it accessible to learners outside the IIIT Hyderabad campus.

Focus on system-level AI engineering

The program will be taught by Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan, Assistant Professor at IIIT Hyderabad, whose research spans artificial intelligence and software engineering. According to the institute, the curriculum is structured to emphasize system design and engineering choices, not just model development.

Commenting on the launch, Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT Hyderabad, said the initiative reflects the institute’s effort to widen access to advanced AI education. He noted that Agentic AI represents a shift in how transformer-based models are coordinated to handle complex, multi-step tasks. By enabling learners to work on end-to-end agentic workflows, the institute aims to support workforce readiness in a fast-changing IT landscape.

Expanding flexible learning at IIIT Hyderabad

The Division of Flexible Learning has been steadily expanding its online portfolio, targeting both students and professionals who cannot participate in on-campus programs. Prof. Venkatesh Choppella, Associate Dean of DFL, said the new Agentic AI program continues this approach by combining emerging concepts with engineering methodologies used in real deployments.

He added that the program is structured to help participants build systems that can scale and operate reliably, rather than focusing narrowly on experimental prototypes.

Hands-on curriculum and prerequisites

The 12-week course is divided into four modules. These cover the foundations of agentic AI, system design principles, implementation practices, and operational aspects such as testing and deployment. While prior experience in AI is not mandatory, the institute notes that basic programming knowledge will be helpful for participants.

Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan highlighted that agentic AI requires a system-centric mindset. He said the course draws from academic research as well as practical experience, with the goal of preparing learners to develop AI systems that are ready for use in production environments.

Applications now open

Applications for the program are currently open and will close on 29 December 2025. The course is fully online and will run for 12 weeks. More details about the curriculum and application process are available on the Division of Flexible Learning website.

IIIT Hyderabad is widely recognized for its research in artificial intelligence and computing. Through DFL, the institute offers online programs taught by its faculty, aiming to balance academic depth with industry relevance.