New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has teamed up with SAS India, to offer a one-year certificate programme in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) for Business & Decision Analysis. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and contemporary skills from the best of the faculty from IIT Kanpur as well as SAS.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the advanced theoretical concepts taught by Faculty members at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. On the other hand, SAS India will offer state of the art software technologies and solutions as well as domain expertise which will result in the creation of Industry ready data science professionals.
Course Highlights
| Name of Institute | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur |
|---|---|
| Course | Applied AI and ML for Business & Decision Analysis |
| Aim of Course | To provide technical and application-oriented training in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business and Decision Making |
| Duration | One year |
| Course type | Joint Certificate program by IIT Kanpur and SAS |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in the area of business, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, statistics and economics), |
| Internship/capstone project | A detailed hands-on project to every participant will be provided by SAS. |
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have gained popularity in a wide range of industries and business sectors for their role in the development of effective data-driven solutions and business decisions.
In recent years, there is an increasing demand for trained professionals with must-have skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Keeping this in mind, the course will also be open for external candidates from other universities and colleges as well as working professionals.
Professor Raghu Nandan Sengupta, IME Department, IIT-Kanpur said, “The Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Business & Decision Analysis programme is meant for candidates willing to build a career in Data Science. Furthermore, the case study-based approach followed by the program will create industry-ready participants that can explore a wide variety of professional roles in data science that have opened up because of the ongoing digital transformation that industries are witnessing.”
SAS India is one of the leading business analytics software and services companies in India. Currently, SAS software is being used at over 3,000 educational institutes around the world.
Also commenting on this partnership, Mr Noshin Kagalwalla, vice-president and managing director, SAS India, said, “At SAS, we continue to work with premier educational institutions like IIT Kanpur to unlock a blended education experience that will help young graduates be in sync with technology changes and hone the skills they will need to succeed in a modern workplace”.
The program will implement blended learning methods such as case studies, practical projects and mock examinations. Participants will also learn about real-world cases and hands-on problem solving from industry experts. Students who take part in this program will also be able to obtain a SAS Global Certification and showcase their skills through SAS international certification badges.
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