IIT Ropar-CICE-INSOFE Announces the Launch of Multidimensional Certificate Programs- PGP (Honours) & Advanced Certification in Data Science

By Samachar Vishesh News

Chandigarh 20^th Feb, 2020:- PGP (Honours) is a multidimensional program that will deliver data science, application architecture, and engineering skills. INSOFE will be offering this intensive 10 months PGP (Honours) in Data Science Program that enables prospects to implement a chosen research publication under the guidance of world-class faculty and present it as a full-fledged thesis to a panel in collaboration with the Indo-Taiwan Joint Research Centre on AI and ML at IIT Ropar and the Canada-India Centre for Excellence (CICE), Canada at Carleton University.

Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science is a uniquely designed Techno-Managerial Program to lead Data Science teams for Management roles. This three-month program creates efficient middle management teams and helps organizations adopt the latest technologies of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science.

Both the programs offer guidance from world-class instructors from INSOFE India, IIT - Ropar, Carleton University and industry-Canada. The students can leverage strong programming skills in AI and relevant management skills for demanding new-age careers. Hands-on skill development through intensive Boot camps will be provided. There will also be closely monitored guidance from the thesis scholars. Skill enhancement through deep-dive classes and a full-scale thesis submission will pave the way for the triple certification. 

Speaking on the occasion Prof. S K Das, Director, IIT Ropar said that online education is the future of skilling in India. We aim to bring classroom teaching to the businesses and offices across the country. This will help in bridging the productivity gap and increase greater learning of new-age disruptive technologies.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Karen Schwartz, (Associate Vice-President (Research and International), Carleton University said that those looking to strengthen their skills, cultivate their knowledge, and grow their careers while gaining exposure to a new culture (both in industry and country perspectives), will find these programs a vital asset.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Ravishankar, Professor & Dean (International Collaborations) - INSOFE said that any aspirant that wants to lead data science teams both from a technical & business perspective will find these programs indispensable.