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Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI

Kick-start your journey into the world of Data Science and AI with the Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI offered by IIITB. This comprehensive program is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of data science and artificial intelligence. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or transition into a new role, this Executive Diploma programme offers a perfect blend of theoretical foundation and hands-on practical experience. Start your Executive Diploma Programme today and take the first step towards enhancing your career prospects in the rapidly evolving field of Data Science and AI.
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    Diploma
  • Start Date
    February 28, 2025
  • Duration
    12 Months
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Introduction to IIITB's Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI

Course Snapshot

  • 5

    Specializations

  • 15+

    Hands-On Projects

  • 15+

    Capstone Projects

  • 2 Months Complimentary Programming Bootcamp For Beginners
  • Learn 30+ Programming Tools and Technologies
  • Solve 60+ Real-World Case Studies
  • Build a Data Science Portfolio with Projects
  • Master Essential Generative AI Skills
  • Engage in Personalised Industry Sessions for In-Depth Industry Learning
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Overview of Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI

The Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI course starts with a solid foundation in Python and gradually transition into advanced topics like deep learning, data engineering, and generative AI.

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Key Highlights Of IIITB's Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI

What is this course about?

Key Highlights

  • Up-to-date modules integrated with Generative AI
  • Complimentary Python Programming Bootcamp
  • IIIT Bangalore Alumni Status
  • Personalised Industry Sessions
  • Career Bootcamp

Top Skills You Will Learn

  • Predictive Analytics using Python
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Visualization
  • Big Data
  • Natural Language Processing

The program prepares you for several in-demand data roles

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Product Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Decision Scientist

The program offers rich live support

  • Industry Expert Sessions
  • IIIT Bangalore Professor sessions
  • "Personalised" Industry Session in small groups (of 10-12) with industry experts to augment program curriculum with customized industry based learning
  • Doubt Resolution Sessions and 1:1 TA connects

A dedicated student support service is the highlight of this program. The team offers students the following services

  • Telegram Channel for learner communication : A cohort telegram channel for immediate resolution of doubts as well as regular programs updates and announcements.
  • Non academic & Non technical query assistance : Complete assistance with any non academic or non technical queries
  • Learning experience and completion support : Personalized support of to ensure seamless completion of the program, along with managing backlogs, and also while transitioning from one cohort to another with free and paid waiver options.
  • Discussion Forum: A discussion forum on the LMS platform is helpful for learners to resolve doubts and engage in relevant Dialogues
  • A dedicated program coordinator
  • 24/7 support to answer all your queries!@upgrad.com
  • Centralised WhatsApp channels for queries

About IIIT B

  • WES recognized
  • NAAC A+ accreditation (2021)
  • NIRF rank 74 (2023)

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Executive Diploma in DS & AI Certification

Earn valuable credentials and recognition

  • Globally Recognised
    WES recognised, equivalent to 1-year Executive Diploma in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Prestigious Credentials
    NAAC A+ accreditation (2021), within top 100 NIRF rank (2023).
  • Lifetime Alumni Status
    Join an alumni network of over 10,000 professionals, with many in key technical leadership roles
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Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI Instructors

Whom will you learn from?

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    4 Instructors
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    8 Industry Experts
Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI Curriculum

Learn with a World-Class Curriculum

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Skills you’ll acquire

This executive diploma course in data science and AI will prepare you for real-world challenges by training you with tools like Excel, Python, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and MySQL. Throughout your post-graduation in data science, you will acquire (and sharpen) technical knowledge of data, analytical thinking, and even soft skills.

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Data Science Specialisations

Customize your Learning

5 Specialisations
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Tailored for Specialization and Mastery

The Most Specialised Executive Data Science Program Specializations

Master data modeling, processing, and advanced storytelling techniques to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive decisions.

DA

 

Become proficient in essential concepts and technologies to design, build, and maintain robust data infrastructures with ease.

DE

 

Learn industry-leading tools to extract valuable insights from business data, enhance performance, and accelerate business growth like never before.

BA

 

Design and implement deep learning models for real-world applications such as computer vision, sentiment analysis, and personalised recommendations.

DL

 

Master advanced NLP models to analyze language, extract meaning, and build AI applications that understand and respond to human communication.

NLP

 

Your Transformative Journey in DS & AI

Your Transformative Journey in DS & AI

Begin Your Data Science Journey

  • Python Programming
  • Data Preprocessing
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Complete Your Core Courses

  • EDA and Statistical Inference
  • Database Management and SQL
  • Supervised and Unsupervised ML
  • Basics of NLP
2

Choose Your Specialisation

  • Data Analysis / DA
  • Data Engineering / DE
  • Business Analysis / BA
  • Deep Learning / DL
  • Natural Language Processing / NLP
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Choose Your Domain-Based Capstone

  • Finance, Risk, and Fraud Analytics
  • Healthcare and Medical Data Analytics
  • Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail Analytics
  • Data Engineering,Infrastructure,and Operations
  • ML & AI Applications in CV and NLP
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Gear up and Prepare for Your Career Phase

  • Just-in-Time Interviews
  • High-Performance Coaching (1:1)
  • AI-Powered Profile Builder
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Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI Experience

We will be there right through your learning journey

  • Videos from top faculty and world-class industry experts
  • Built-in practice and coding console
  • Industry-oriented projects for real DS & ML exposure
  • Live interventions from faculty and industry experts
  • Real-time doubt clearing sessions
  • Telegram channel for learner communication
  • Query assistance when you’re stuck anywhere
  • Learning experience and completion support
  • Discussion forum to resolve doubts and learn from peers
  • Soft skills and aptitude modules
  • AI-powered profile builder
  • Career mentorship
  • Online discussion forum to get doubts clarified
  • Network and collaborate with 12,000+ alumni

How to Choose the Right Specialization for your Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI

It's hard even to choose a weekly menu for your meals; this decision will impact your entire future; remember, choosing a specialization means you have to focus on more than just what interests you. Your interests must also align with your strengths, career aspirations, and the future of the industry. Luckily, this Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI has five distinct tracks that have a super bright future when it comes to high-growth career opportunities.

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Data Science Projects

Learn by Doing

Learn from leading Data Analytics and Data Science instructors

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    14+ Industry projects to choose from

Class Profile: IIIT Bangalore Data Science Course

Who've enrolled for this course?

The program is designed for people from various sectors. The variety of students enriches class discussions and
interactions.

By Industry
Information Technology and Services
38%
Banking and Financial Services
13%
Education
7%
Healthcare
5%
Others
37%
By Work Experience
16%
8%
29%
18%
29%
By Highest Qualification
GRADUATION
54%
POST_GRADUATION
30%
INTERMEDIATE
13%
Others
3%
By Degree Type
32%
10%
8%
7%
33%
By Age
34+
25%
30-34
21%
26-30
31%
22-26
19%
18-22
1%
By Gender
66%
33%

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Data Science Course Learner Services

How will upGrad support you?

Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you master Data Science & AI

Industry Mentors
  • Receive unparalleled guidance from industry mentors, teaching assistants and graders
  • Receive one-on-one feedback on submissions and personalized feedbacks on improvement
Student Support
  • Support is available all days for 24 hours.
  • For urgent queries, use the Call Back option on the platform.
Q&A Forum
  • Timely doubt resolution by Industry experts and peers
  • 100% Expert-verified responses to ensure quality learning
Expert Feedback
  • Personalized expert feedback on assignments and projects
  • Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept related doubts
Industry Networking
  • Live sessions by experts on various industry topics
  • One-on-one discussion and feedback sessions with industry mentors
Networking
  • Opportunity to network with accomplished professionals, faculty and industry experts from 50+ countries
  • Part of 50K+ alumni base who are working in top companies like Amazon, ESPN, Visa, Microsoft, E&Y, Accenture.

Why Choose Online Learning for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

1. Cost-effective and Accessible: Higher education is undoubtedly expensive — it's not just the tuition fees; there's also the cost of living. Plus, you can take up this program straight from the comfort of your city and your home. This makes your course in data analytics and artificial intelligence extremely affordable and environment friendly, doesn't it? With 5.52 billion people globally connected to the internet in 2024, the opportunity to learn is now well within your grasp.

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Career Impact

Learn more about successful career transitions in this program

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Career Counselling

Get personalized career paths traced by experts to ascertain the best opportunities

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Program Fees: IDR 62,000,000

IIITB Data Science Course Eligibility & Admissions

How to apply for Data Science & AI Program?

The admissions process for IIITB's Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI is very easy, and can be done completely online

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Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% or equivalent passing marks. No coding experience required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI from upGrad?

The Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI is an engaging yet rigorous 12-month online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into data science careers. The certification is awarded by IIIT Bangalore.

The Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI is an engaging yet rigorous 12-month online program designed specifically for working professionals to develop practical knowledge and skills, establish a professional network, and accelerate entry into data science careers. The certification is awarded by IIIT Bangalore.

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Expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled data science professional at par with leading industry standards.

Expect to carry out several industry-relevant projects simulated as per the actual workplace, making you a skilled data science professional at par with leading industry standards.

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The programme is NOT going to be easy. It will be requiring at least 12-15 hours of time commitment per week, applying new concepts and executing industry relevant projects.

 
 

The programme is NOT going to be easy. It will be requiring at least 12-15 hours of time commitment per week, applying new concepts and executing industry relevant projects.

 
 
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The program is designed for working professionals looking for a transition or growth into the data domain. Considering the requirements of different data roles in the industry, the curriculum is divided into six tracks. The course will have a common curriculum running for approximately for the first 5-6 months that everyone will go through after which they have to do any of the 6 specialization and a capstone project, in the remaining 6-7 months. 

This data science course will allow you to cover the industry-relevant topics which will help you in becoming industry ready. This course is a one-stop solution for you if you are someone who is looking for a data analyst course, data scientist course, or data engineer course. 

 

The program is designed for working professionals looking for a transition or growth into the data domain. Considering the requirements of different data roles in the industry, the curriculum is divided into six tracks. The course will have a common curriculum running for approximately for the first 5-6 months that everyone will go through after which they have to do any of the 6 specialization and a capstone project, in the remaining 6-7 months. 

This data science course will allow you to cover the industry-relevant topics which will help you in becoming industry ready. This course is a one-stop solution for you if you are someone who is looking for a data analyst course, data scientist course, or data engineer course. 

 

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The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning.

The content will be a mix of interactive lectures from industry leaders as well as world-renowned faculty. Additionally, the program comprises live lectures or hangout sessions dedicated to solving your academic queries and reinforcing learning.

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Post successful completion of the program, a certificate in Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI would be granted from IIIT Bangalore.
Post successful completion of the program, a certificate in Executive Diploma in Data Science and AI would be granted from IIIT Bangalore.
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The program has ~23 weeks of common curriculum and ~29 weeks of the specialization and capstone project. Once you’re through the 23 weeks of curriculum common to all the three tracks, you will be prompted to choose your specialization.
The program has ~23 weeks of common curriculum and ~29 weeks of the specialization and capstone project. Once you’re through the 23 weeks of curriculum common to all the three tracks, you will be prompted to choose your specialization.
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When you’re nearing the end of your common curriculum, upGrad will provide you with a recommendation best suited for you based on your background. The following mapping should give you an idea about the specialization best suited for you although the final upGrad recommendation would come from a much more exhaustive rule engine.

- Deep Learning: Engineers, Software and IT Professionals

- Natural Language Processing: Engineers, Software and IT Professionals


- Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics: Engineers, Marketing and Sales Professionals, Freshers


- Business Analytics: Engineers, Managers, Marketing and Sales Professionals, Domain Expert


- Data Engineering: Software and IT Professionals

When you’re nearing the end of your common curriculum, upGrad will provide you with a recommendation best suited for you based on your background. The following mapping should give you an idea about the specialization best suited for you although the final upGrad recommendation would come from a much more exhaustive rule engine.

- Deep Learning: Engineers, Software and IT Professionals

- Natural Language Processing: Engineers, Software and IT Professionals


- Business Intelligence/ Data Analytics: Engineers, Marketing and Sales Professionals, Freshers


- Business Analytics: Engineers, Managers, Marketing and Sales Professionals, Domain Expert


- Data Engineering: Software and IT Professionals

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No. You can choose whatever specialization you like once you are through the common curriculum. However, we would urge you to take up the recommendation provided by us as this based on a sophisticated rule engine and is meant to give you the best outcome for your background which will, in turn, make it easier for you to switch to a data role.
No. You can choose whatever specialization you like once you are through the common curriculum. However, we would urge you to take up the recommendation provided by us as this based on a sophisticated rule engine and is meant to give you the best outcome for your background which will, in turn, make it easier for you to switch to a data role.
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1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
 
At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
 
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Each of the six specializations will have a common ~23-week curriculum in which the time commitment will be exactly the same.When you move onto a specialization, it might be that some weeks are heavier in a particular track but lighter for the others. But, overall the total time commitment required will be 12-15 hours/week on average.
Each of the six specializations will have a common ~23-week curriculum in which the time commitment will be exactly the same.When you move onto a specialization, it might be that some weeks are heavier in a particular track but lighter for the others. But, overall the total time commitment required will be 12-15 hours/week on average.
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1. What type of career support should I expect from this program?

Preparatory Support: Mentoring on how to make the best resume for a data professional, highlighting technical and domain expertise. Data Science interview preparation and interview mentoring by industry experts.

 

The applicants will have to take a selection test designed to check their mathematical and programming abilities. The applicants can skip the test if they meet the following criteria:

 

Minimum 1 year of work experience in a technical domain or a degree in mathematics or Statistics with programming experience.

Preparatory Support: Mentoring on how to make the best resume for a data professional, highlighting technical and domain expertise. Data Science interview preparation and interview mentoring by industry experts.

 

The applicants will have to take a selection test designed to check their mathematical and programming abilities. The applicants can skip the test if they meet the following criteria:

 

Minimum 1 year of work experience in a technical domain or a degree in mathematics or Statistics with programming experience.

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Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.
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Each specialization is designed to give you the best outcome based on your background and help you industry experts in the data domain. The services and support for all the tracks will remain the same. Every student will have live sessions, industry mentorship and preparatory support according to the requirements in their specialization track.
Each specialization is designed to give you the best outcome based on your background and help you industry experts in the data domain. The services and support for all the tracks will remain the same. Every student will have live sessions, industry mentorship and preparatory support according to the requirements in their specialization track.
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1. How do I know if the program is right for me?

If you like finding meaningful insights from data and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you are able to clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Data Science, this program is meant for you.
If you like finding meaningful insights from data and if you get excited by the prospect of informing business decisions through analysis and have an analytical bend of mind, then this program is meant for you. As long as you are able to clear the selection test (or are exempt) and are excited about the transition to Data Science, this program is meant for you.
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Absolutely! Data Science is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality data professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.​
Absolutely! Data Science is becoming a necessity for all industries and is no more a choice. Hence, there is a critical demand for quality data professionals and because the supply is constrained, this is one of the most lucrative career options across industries.​
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There are four simple steps in the admission process which is detailed below:

Submit your application 

Fill out an application giving your basic profile details

Give a selection test 

Give a short 17-minute aptitude test and get shortlisted. 

Shortlisting & Block Payment to Reserve Seat

University will shortlist the basis profile & test scores. Receive offer letter and proceed with deposit amount.

Payment

Balance to be closed within 7 days or batch start date whichever is sooner.

There are four simple steps in the admission process which is detailed below:

Submit your application 

Fill out an application giving your basic profile details

Give a selection test 

Give a short 17-minute aptitude test and get shortlisted. 

Shortlisting & Block Payment to Reserve Seat

University will shortlist the basis profile & test scores. Receive offer letter and proceed with deposit amount.

Payment

Balance to be closed within 7 days or batch start date whichever is sooner.

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1. What is the refund policy for this program?

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

Refund Policy:

1. You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counsellor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those students who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the student can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.

2. Student must pay the full fee within seven (7) days of payment of the deposit amount or Batch Start Date, whichever is earlier; otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded.

3. Request for refund as per point no. 1 of the refund policy must be sent via email in the prescribed refund request form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of submitting the duly signed refund form, after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

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