Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI

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Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI


  • November 29, 2025Admission Deadline

  • 12 MonthsDuration

Bachelors or Master’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA

Program Overview

Enroll into India's pioneering Online Machine Learning Program; learn from the latest 2025 curriculum.

EligibilityBachelors or Master’s Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA
Mode of Teaching & ExamsOnline
Medium of InstructionsEnglish
Admission DeadlineNovember 29, 2025
Programme FeeEMI starting at ₹8,125/-
Duration 12 Months

Program Benefits

  • Personalised learning paths
  • 30+ projects across domains
  • Capstone Project of your choice
  • A standout ML Engineer's portfolio
  • Personalised Career Support
  • Certification by Microsoft

Programming Languages and Tools Covered
Get Hand-on Experience and deep dive into the latest tools and programming languages

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Get Certified!

Get certified for the Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI & turbocharge your career growth

  • National and International Accreditation: WES recognised, equivalent to 1-year Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Prestigious Credentials: NAAC A+ accreditation (2021), NIRF rank 74 (2024), Curriculum equivalent to NSQF level 8
  • Lifetime Alumni Status: Join an alumni network of over 10,000 professionals, with many in key technical leadership roles

Our Learners Work At
Top companies from all around the world have recruited IIITB alumni

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Industry Projects
Learn through real-life industry projects that simulate actual projects in top companies across industries.

Advanced Gen AI for Analytics

Analyse Amazon customer reviews to identify prevalent sentiments and themes to improve product offerings and enhance customer satisfaction or ChatGPT customer feedback to derive actionable insights for business improvement

GenAI System Design

ChatGPT customer feedback to derive actionable insights for business improvement.

Exploratory Data Analysis

Analyse NYC taxi operations for efficient taxi positioning or US beer production data for better brewery operation management

Linear Regression

Predict household energy consumption using appliance energy readings data to increase power consumption efficiency or parcel delivery time for Porter using historical delivery data for better planning and management

Syllabus

  • Course 1 : Advanced Math & Programming (5 Weeks)

    Conditional Probability and Probability Distributions

    Advanced Linear Algebra and Linear Transformations

    Multivariate Calculus

    GenAI for Coding and Problem-Solving

    Object-Oriented Programming

    Python Data Science Libraries

    Database Design and SQL Querying

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Version Control

  • Course 2 : Data Analysis & Exploration (5 Weeks)

    Data Analysis with Python

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing

  • Course 3 : Cloud Computing & Big Data (5 Weeks)

    Cloud Computing with AWS / GCP / Microsoft Azure

    Big Data Analysis with PySpark

  • Course 4 : Foundations of ML (5 Weeks)

    Machine Learning Paradigms

    Linear and Logistic Regression

    K Nearest Neighbors

    Regularisation and Hyperparameter Tuning

    Decision Trees and Ensembles

    Clustering Models

  • Course 5 : Deep Learning & NLP (5 Weeks)

    Deep Learning Fundamentals

    Convolutional and Recurrent Neural Networks

    Lexical / Syntactic / Semantic Processing

  • Specialization : MLOps (16 Weeks)

    Support Vector Machines

    Naive Bayes

    Feature Engineering and Model Selection

    Dimensionality Reduction

    Time Series Analysis

    Association Rule Mining

    Recommendation Systems

    Explainable AI

    Advanced CNN Architectures

    LSTMs and GRUs

    Transfer Learning Techniques

    Encoder-Decoder Architectures and Seq2Seq

    Machine Translation

    Attention Mechanisms and Transformers

    Fundamentals of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

    Computer Vision

    Variational Autoencoders

    Generative Adversarial Networks

    Data and Model Security Principles

    End-to-End Data Pipelining Fundamentals

    Pipeline Automation with AWS Lambda

    GCP Functions and Azure Automation

    Data Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch

    Google Cloud Monitoring and Azure Monitor

    Feature Stores and Vector Databases

    Real-Time Processing with Flink and Kafka

    Real-Time Analytics with Spark Streaming

    Real-Time Analytics with Amazon Kinesis

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub and DataFlow

    Azure Stream Analytics and Event Hubs

    Multicloud and Hybrid Cloud Operating Principles

    Scala

    Data Build Tool (DBT)

    Azure Data Factory

    Model Pipelining Principles

    Scheduling and Triggers

    Parallel Model Training and Real-Time Model Serving

    Data Versioning and Model Versioning

    Model Monitoring and System Design

  • Specialization : GenAI (16 Weeks)

    Support Vector Machines

    Naive Bayes

    Feature Engineering and Model Selection

    Dimensionality Reduction

    Time Series Analysis

    Association Rule Mining

    Recommendation Systems

    Explainable AI

    Advanced CNN Architectures

    LSTMs and GRUs

    Transfer Learning Techniques

    Encoder-Decoder Architectures and Seq2Seq

    Machine Translation

    Attention Mechanisms and Transformers

    Fundamentals of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering

    Computer Vision

    Variational Autoencoders

    Generative Adversarial Networks

    Data and Model Security Principles

    Advanced Prompt Engineering and GenAI System Design

    Prompting Multimodal Models

    LLM Frameworks such as LangChain and LLaMa Index

    LLM Evaluation Methods

    Data Security and Governance

    AI Ethics

    Information Retrieval Principles

    Embeddings and Vector Databases

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and RAG Architectures

    Agentic Systems and Multi-Agent Systems

    Advanced Multimodal GenAI Models

    LLM Deployment

    Advanced Computer Vision and 3D Vision

    GenAI Optimisations

    AI Ethics

    Building an LLM from End-to-End

Application Process

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    Complete Application

    Fill out an application form giving your basic profile details.

  • Offer Letter & Reserve Seat icon
    Offer Letter & Reserve Seat

    Receive an offer letter and pay ₹15,000 to reserve a seat.

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    Payment

    Remaining balance to be paid within 7 days or batch start date whichever comes sooner.

WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY

Ayush Mandowara

"I am happy to share that I am starting a new position as a Machine Learning Engineer at Adeptmind after finishing my PG Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. It was a long and fulfilling experience with a steep learning curve. This PG Diploma in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence kept challenging me, while my colleagues always motivated me to keep going. I am glad I finished all ML & AI PG courses in the program. Shoutout to upGrad instructors, Mr Rohit Sinha, Mr Connor, Mr Jing He, Mr Yizhe Wen and coordinators Liz & Pranjali for their invaluable direction & support."

Yadu Singh

"I'm on top the of world since I received Masters Certification in Machine Learning from Liverpool John Moores University - UK after excelling in this Post Graduate Diploma in AI and ML program. I'm grateful to my friends, teachers like Professor Ahmed, coordinator upGrad mentors Rashmi & Priya and project guide Mr. Bharath Varma for their phenomenal support during my Post Graduation in AI and ML. Their guidance motivated me to complete this Post Graduate Program in AI and Machine Learning successfully."

Sakshi Maharana

"My sincere gratitude to IIIT-B’s PG Diploma in Machine Learning and AI and upGrad for empowering my career transformation through this amazing PG in Machine Learning course. The curriculum, great faculty support and mentor encouragement have enabled me to secure my first AI & ML job with Ugam Solutions. My learnings from this Post Graduation in AI & ML have provided the ideal launch pad for my career."

Program Fee

₹3,40,000 (Incl. GST)*)

EMI starting at ₹8,125/-

Empowering learners of tomorrow


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  • Rigorous and job ready curriculum developed in collaboration with industry experts
  • Executive Alumni status from IIIT Bangalore
  • 360 Degree Career Support with Mentorship from Industry Experts
  • Networking opportunities with 10,000+ Executive alumni & leading industry experts

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is a career in AI and ML a good choice?

    Absolutely! AI and ML are revolutionizing industries worldwide, making careers in these fields highly rewarding and impactful. Professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and global brands, driving innovation in predictive analytics, autonomous systems, and generative AI.


  • What is the average salary for professionals in AI and ML?

    Average Machine Learning Engineer Salary in India: INR 10L/year
    Entry-Level: INR 4-10/year
    Early Career: INR 5-11/year
    Mid-Career: INR 8-18/year
    Experienced: INR 15-21/year


    Source: Glassdoor


  • How long does it take to complete the program?

    The Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI from IIIT Bangalore typically takes 12 months. It balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, ideal for working professionals seeking to upskill quickly.


  • What are the key specializations in the program?

    MLOps: Focuses on designing and automating machine learning pipelines for scalability and efficiency. Learn tools like MLflow and Airflow for workflow management, model deployment, and continuous integration.

    Generative AI: Covers advanced AI concepts like prompt engineering and developing applications using LLMs, OpenAI APIs, and LangChain.


  • What type of learning experience can I expect?

    The program combines recorded concept videos with live interactive lectures from IIIT Bangalore faculty. You’ll engage in:
    Real-world projects
    Peer learning through collaborative exercises.
    Practical problem-solving using tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.


  • What makes the Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI from IIIT Bangalore unique?

    Globally recognized credentials from a top-tier institute.
    Industry-relevant curriculum, including generative AI and MLOps.
    Hands-on projects in healthcare, finance, and more.


  • How long will my Microsoft Copilot license remain active if I enroll in the program?

    Microsoft Copilot licenses provided with this program will remain active until 31st October 2025, after which access will automatically expire.


  • How difficult is the Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI?

    The program is designed for learners from diverse backgrounds. While it requires foundational knowledge in mathematics and programming, it offers beginner-friendly modules and mentorship to help even non-technical learners succeed.


  • Can an average student excel in AI and ML?

    Yes! With determination and an analytical mindset, anyone can succeed. Preparatory modules, including Python boot camps and data analysis basics, ensure that learners from non-technical or non-engineering backgrounds can thrive.


  • Will the specializations require additional time?

    A two-month programming bootcamp is mandatory for beginners. It provides essential foundational skills required for the course.


  • Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?

    No-cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and State Bank of India)


  • Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards?

    Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using the Part payment option. Make sure to inform the learner that the minimum transaction is INR 50,000 to opt for 0% CC EMI, e.g., the amount to be paid is 1,50,000.

    I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example:
    HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 1,00,000
    ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50,000


  • How do I get selected for the Program?

    Fill out the application with basic details. Post reviewing, you’ll receive an Offer Letter from Upgrad.


  • What is the refund policy for the Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI - IIIT B program?

    You may request a refund at any time before the Cohort Commencement Date by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form through the “My Application” section under your profile. A processing fee of ₹10,000 will be charged. Please note that once the program commences, no refund request will be considered, and any amount paid by the student will not be refunded. For detailed terms and conditions regarding the Program and the refund policy, please refer to your Program Offer letter before enrolling.