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IIT Delhi’s IHFC partners with Simplilearn to launch AI and Data Analytics certificate programmes

Graduates will receive certification from IHFC–IIT Delhi, along with career support and mentorship opportunities.

According to IHFC, the initiative comes amid surging demand for AI and data professionals, with India’s generative AI market projected to grow at a CAGR of over 34 per cent by 2030 (Express photo by Abhinav Saha)

The I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has partnered with Simplilearn to launch two professional certificate programs aimed at equipping India’s workforce with cutting-edge skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics.

The programmes — Professional Certificate in Data Analytics, Generative AI, and Adaptive Systems, and Professional Certificate in Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation — are designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application.

According to IHFC, the initiative comes amid surging demand for AI and data professionals, with India’s generative AI market projected to grow at a CAGR of over 34 per cent by 2030.

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“The goal is to give Indian tech professionals access to the most industry-relevant and research-backed learning programs,” said Ashutosh Dutt Sharma, CEO of IHFC–TIH, IIT Delhi.

The first programme, focusing on data analytics and generative AI, combines Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, and IBM modules with advanced AI applications. Learners will complete a capstone project and gain exposure to data visualization, analysis, and responsible AI implementation.

The second programme covers the full AI ecosystem — including data science, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and MLOps — through over 12 projects and 20 industry tools. Participants will have access to masterclasses by IHFC faculty and industry experts, along with opportunities for campus immersion at IIT Delhi and incubation support of up to Rs 2 crore for select innovators.

Kashyap Dalal, Co-founder and COO of Simplilearn, said the programmes aim to prepare professionals to take up roles that “apply the latest generative AI tools to real-world problems and drive innovation across industries.”

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Graduates will receive certification from IHFC–IIT Delhi, along with career support and mentorship opportunities.