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Certificate Programme in

Data Analytics and AI Fundamentals

from IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

Become industry-ready with Data Analytics and AI.

Ship portfolio projects with real Indian business datasets.

Launch your data career or accelerate it with in-demand Analytics and AI skills in just 7 months.

Join 1+ lakh upGrad alumni

28
Weeks Programme
5
Core Modules
5+
Real-world Projects
5
IIT Patna Faculty Masterclasses

Certification from IIT Patna I-Hub

Industry-aligned AI curriculum from IIT Patna I-Hub and upGrad Rise.

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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.

IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation certificate programme prepares you for real-world data and AI roles.

About

Duration

28 weeks

Mode

Online-Live sessions & Recorded Content

Why Choose This Programme

IIT Patna I - Hub Credibility

Certificate from IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

No Coding Prerequisite

No Coding Prerequisite

Open to any background; basic understanding of math is necessary

Real Industry Projects

Real Industry Projects

Work on real-world projects shipped to GitHub

AI-Integrated Curriculum

AI-Integrated Curriculum

Covers classical analytics through LLMs, RAG, and Generative AI

Career Services Included

Career Services Included

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

Where This Program Can Take You

 Data Analyst (Junior)

Data Analyst (Junior)

Product Analyst

Product Analyst

 Analytics Intern (Generalist)

Analytics Intern (Generalist)

 Data Analyst (Junior)

Data Analyst (Junior)

Product Analyst

Product Analyst

 Analytics Intern (Generalist)

Analytics Intern (Generalist)

Business Analyst

Business Analyst

GenAI Analyst (Intern)

GenAI Analyst (Intern)

Marketing Analyst

Marketing Analyst

Graduates Build Careers Across Leading Data & Technology Organisations

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

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.

Undergraduates

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

Programme Fee

Programme Fee

₹45,000 + GST

Block Fee (part of programme fee)

₹5,000

No Cost EMI per month

₹16,033 (3 months) | ₹8,017 (6 months)

What You Get:

✓ Certificate from IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

✓ 5 core modules + capstone project

✓ 5 live IIT Patna faculty masterclasses

✓ Portfolio projects - deployed on GitHub

✓ Career Portal and Internshala Pro access

Amount of ₹5,000 to reserve your seat in the Program (“Block Fee”) to be paid before initiating loan application

Amount of ₹5,000 to reserve your seat in the Program (“Block Fee”) to be paid before initiating loan application

The credit facility is provided by a third-party credit facility provider and any arrangement with such third party is outside upGrad's purview

The credit facility is provided by a third-party credit facility provider and any arrangement with such third party is outside upGrad's purview

A processing fee will be charged on the basis of the payment method selected

A processing fee will be charged on the basis of the payment method selected

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

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Abhishek Vijayvargia

AI and data science leader with 10+ years of experience in building enterprise AI, machine learning, and analytics solutions. Has led digital transformation initiatives, mentored technology teams, and specializes in applying AI to solve large-scale business challenges.

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

Abhishek Vijayvargia

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

AI and data science leader with 10+ years of experience in building enterprise AI, machine learning, and analytics solutions. Has led digital transformation initiatives, mentored technology teams, and specializes in applying AI to solve large-scale business challenges.

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.

Masterclasses Led by IIT Patna Faculty

Dr. Sriparna Saha
Associate Professor, IIT Patna

Dr. Sriparna Saha is an Associate Professor at IIT Patna with deep expertise in Natural Language Processing, machine learning, and biomedical informatics.

Prof. Amgoth Tarachand
Faculty, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Prof. Amgoth Tarachand is a faculty member at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, specialising in Internet of Things, machine learning, data analytics, and wireless sensor networks.

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Your Path to Enrolment

  • Educational QualificationSuccessfully completed Class 12 (i.e., Higher Secondary) or hold an equivalent or higher qualification with 50% or higher marks
  • Pre-requisite Basic knowledge of school-level algebra and probability
Application Process
  • 01
    Submit Application Complete your application with your motivation and goals
  • 02
    Get Shortlisted & Receive Offer The admissions committee reviews your application
  • 03
    Block Your Seat & Start Learning Confirm your seat to begin the pre-programme bridge

Graduate With a Certificate of Completion from

IIT Patna Vishlesan I-Hub Foundation

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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.

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