Certificate Programme in

Data Analytics and AI Fundamentals

Become industry-ready with Data Analytics and AI.

Ship portfolio projects with real Indian business datasets.

Launch or accelerate your data career in 7 months.

Join 1+ lakh upGrad alumni

28
Weeks Programme
5
Core Courses
5
IIT Patna Faculty Masterclasses
5+
Projects Real-World Datasets

About the Certificate Programme in Data Analytics and AI Fundamentals

IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation Certificate Programme in Data Analytics and AI Fundamentals is a 28-weeks programme that builds a solid foundation across data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI. Learning is delivered through online-live sessions by industry expert instruction and IIT Patna faculty masterclasses, so learners can build job-ready skills without pausing their current work or studies.

Build practical data analytics and AI skills through hands-on projects, industry-led learning, and IIT Patna faculty masterclasses.

Build job-ready Data & AI skills with IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub.

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Duration

28 weeks

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Mode

Online-Live sessions & Recorded content

Why Choose This Programme

IIT Patna I-Hub Credibility

IIT Patna I-Hub Credibility

Certificate from IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

Capstone Project

Capstone Project

4 weeks of progressive capstone built to build an industry real portfolio

Real Industry Projects

Real Industry Projects

Work on real-world AI projects shipped to GitHub

AI-Integrated Curriculum

AI-Integrated Curriculum

Covers classical ML through MLOps, LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows

Career Services

Career Services

Career Portal for portfolio optimisation and Internshala Pro Subscription

Live Sessions

Live Sessions

Weekend live sessions from industry experts and masterclass by IIT Patna faculty

Explore the Curriculum

The programme progresses from Python and ML fundamentals all the way to Generative AI and a fully functional LLM Pipeline.

Course Name

Description

Weeks

Programming with Python

Setting up Anaconda, Jupyter, and Colab, Conditionals, Loops, Functions, Python Syntax, Variables, Constants, Data Types, Operators, Comprehension, Tuple, Set, Dictionary, List, String, Gen AI for Coding, Basic and Advanced Excel

4

Data Analytics, Visualization & Business Intelligence

NumPy and Pandas, Fundamentals of SQL, Data Cleaning, Univariate and Bivariate Analysis, Derived Metrics, Data Visualisation Principles, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Formatting Plots, Creating Subplots, Power BI Basics - Build Dashboards, Power BI Apps, Business

6

Statistical Inference

Normal Distribution, Central Limit Theorem, Confidence Intervals, Cohort Analysis, t-test, z-test, Types of errors, ANOVA, A/B Testing, Funnel Analysis

3

Machine Learning

Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Working of Decision Trees, Impurity Measures, Bagging, Random Forest, Boosting, LightGBM, XGBoost, Model Selection, Time Series Analysis, Clustering

7

LLMs and Gen AI Foundations

Classical NLP, Introduction to Gen AI and LLM APIs, Fundamentals of LLM Security and Evaluations, Vector DBs, RAG Pipelines, LangChain, Agentic Workflow Fundamentals, DAGs, AI Optimisation and Ethical Considerations

4

Capstone Project

Execute a production-style ML lifecycle using the Olist dataset to predict binary customer satisfaction from order data with an imbalanced class distribution. Translate raw e-commerce metrics into business strategies for stakeholder communication.

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Total No. of Weeks

28

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Skills You'll Acquire

✓SQL & Data Modelling
✓Exploratory Data Analysis
✓Machine Learning
✓RAG & LLM Engineering
✓Data Visualisation
✓Prompt Engineering
✓NumPy & Pandas
✓Power BI
✓Supervised & Unsupervised Learning
✓Bagging & Boosting
✓Probability & Distributions
✓Dashboard Development

Simple & flexible payment

Programme Fee

Reserve your seat with ₹5,000 and choose how you want to pay the remaining programme fee.

Total Programme Fee

₹45,000 + GST

Registration amount is included in the programme fee.

Pay first to reserve your seat

₹5,000

Registration fee · adjusted against programme fee

Remaining after registration

₹40,000 + GST*

How would you like to pay?

Select a plan below to see your payment breakdown.

  • 1

    Registration Reserve your seat

    ₹5,000

  • 2

    Balance payment Complete programme fee

    ₹48,100

Simplest payment option
  • 1

    Registration Reserve your seat

    ₹5,000

  • 2

    Month 1 First instalment

    ₹16,033

  • 3

    Month 2 Second instalment

    ₹16,033

  • 4

    Month 3 Final instalment (adjusted for rounding)

    ₹16,034

Split into 3 equal payments
  • 1

    Registration Reserve your seat

    ₹5,000

  • 2

    Month 1 EMI begins

    ₹8,017

  • 3

    Months 2–5 Same monthly instalment

    ₹8,017/mo.

  • 4

    Month 6 Final instalment (adjusted for rounding)

    ₹8,015

Lowest monthly payment

₹5,000 registration reserves your programme seat

Choose full payment, 3-month or 6-month option

Credit facility is facilitated through third-party providers

*GST is applicable as per prevailing regulations. EMI / credit facilities may be subject to approval, terms, processing charges and policies of third-party financing providers. Registration fee forms part of the total programme fee.

Where This Program Can Take You

 Data Analyst (Junior)

Data Analyst (Junior)

Turn data into insights that support smarter business decisions.

Product Analyst

Product Analyst

Use data to improve products, user experiences, and growth.

 Analytics Intern (Generalist)

Analytics Intern (Generalist)

Apply analytics to solve real-world business problems.

Launch Your Career with Leading Data & Tech Companies

With hands-on portfolio projects and an AI-integrated curriculum, graduates can pursue analyst and AI-adjacent roles across India's fastest-growing sectors.

BFSI
E-commerce
Healthcare
GCCs
Product Companies
Fintech
Retail Analytics
Consulting
SaaS Startups

Earn a Certificate of Completion from IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

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Sample Certificate of Completion

Built for Every Kind of Data Learner

Whether you're a student preparing for your first role or a professional strengthening your analytical capabilities, this programme meets you where you are.

Learn From Industry Experts and IIT Faculty

Faculty

LLM Psychologist

S Anand

Data scientist and educator with an IIM Bangalore background carrying over 20+ years of experience, known for large-scale generative AI experimentation, open-source tooling, and public writing/podcasting on applied LLMs.

Faculty

Data Scientist

Dr Nirbhay Mathur

20+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and academic research. Brings deep expertise in AI innovation, applied research, mentoring, and building industry-relevant technology solutions.

Faculty

Head of AI

Dr. Sayed Irfan

15+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, and intelligent application development. Specializes in designing scalable AI solutions, advanced analytics, and enterprise-grade machine learning systems.

Faculty

Head of Generative AI

Manish Shukla

20+ years of experience in data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Experienced in applying AI and data-driven strategies to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation.

Faculty
Faculty

S Anand

LLM Psychologist

Data scientist and educator with an IIM Bangalore background carrying over 20+ years of experience, known for large-scale generative AI experimentation, open-source tooling, and public writing/podcasting on applied LLMs.

Faculty
Faculty

Dr Nirbhay Mathur

Data Scientist

20+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and academic research. Brings deep expertise in AI innovation, applied research, mentoring, and building industry-relevant technology solutions.

Faculty
Faculty

Dr. Sayed Irfan

Head of AI

15+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, and intelligent application development. Specializes in designing scalable AI solutions, advanced analytics, and enterprise-grade machine learning systems.

Faculty
Faculty

Manish Shukla

Head of Generative AI

20+ years of experience in data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Experienced in applying AI and data-driven strategies to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation.

Your Path to Enrolment

Eligibility Criteria
  • Educational Qualification:Successfully completed Class 12 (i.e., Higher Secondary) or hold an equivalent or higher qualification with 50% or higher marks
  • Pre-requisiteBasic knowledge of school-level algebra and probability and exposure to programming
  • Work ExperienceNo mandatory work experience required.
Admission Process
  • 01
    Submit ApplicationComplete your application with your motivation and goals
  • 02
    Get Shortlisted & Receive OfferThe admissions committee reviews your application
  • 03
    Block Your Seat & Start LearningConfirm your seat to begin the pre-programme bridge

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Disclaimer

This is a professional upskilling program and does not confer a degree, diploma, academic qualification, professional licence or accreditation unless expressly stated otherwise. Individual outcomes may vary based on a variety of factors, including prior qualifications, skills, experience, effort and market conditions.

If you intend to pursue higher education (including a bachelor's, postgraduate or doctoral program), seek academic credit transfer, satisfy professional licensing requirements, support immigration applications, or apply for employment requiring a specific qualification or credit framework, you are advised to independently verify the suitability, recognition and acceptance of this program before enrolling.

Any references to career progression, salary, compensation, placements or other outcomes are indicative, and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute a guarantee or assurance of employment, promotion, salary, compensation or any specific career outcome.

Finance, No Cost EMI and Credit Card EMI facilities, where available, are offered solely by independent third-party financial institutions. Approval, eligibility, interest rates, charges, repayment terms and other conditions are determined exclusively by such institutions and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Learners should review the applicable terms directly with the relevant financial institution before availing any financing option.