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Online Post Graduate Diploma in AI-ML for Managers

A credit bearing online PG diploma in AIML by IIT Delhi

  • IIT Delhi Ranked #1 in South Asia (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Top-ranked across Engineering (#2) & Management (#4) in India (NIRF 2025)
  • Live Online Classes Delivered by Acclaimed IIT Delhi Faculty
  • Earn IIT Delhi Affiliate Alumni Status* (Refer to the Affiliate Alumni section for details)
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Application Deadline

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Application Fee: INR 2000 + GST

Note: Application fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and not included in the overall programme fee.

Why AI and Machine Learning Are Essential Skills for Today’s Tech Professionals

India’s AI ambition is reshaping what it means to lead. Managers are no longer asked to simply understand technology; they’re expected to translate it into better decisions, sharper operations and stronger customer experiences. AI isn’t an add-on anymore. It’s the environment leaders operate in.

For professionals who already bridge business and technology, the next frontier is clear: the ability to architect and manage AI and ML systems at scale. As capabilities evolve and talent shortages deepen, this shift isn’t just a career advantage. It’s a strategic imperative.

1.25M

India’s AI talent will hit 1.25M by 2027 but demand still outstrips supply, especially for experienced talent.
Source: Deloitte

66%

AI-exposed roles see skills changing ~66% faster, with rising job numbers and wages.
Source: PwC

91%

91% of employees want to improve Al skills; 89% want to upskill in data.
Source: Multiverse

What Sets This Programme Apart

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Credit bearing Online PG Diploma from IIT Delhi

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21 academic credits with 210 hours of live faculty-led learning

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Weekly live online classes, supported by recordings for flexible revisits

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Projects, weekly assignments, quizzes and case studies, plus proctored end-semester exam

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Mandatory IIT Delhi campus immersion in Semester 1 and optional on-campus convocation on completion

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IIT Delhi Affiliate Alumni Status with Dedicated Alumni Email ID & Campus Access (as per policy)

Who is this Programme for

If you recognise yourself in these profiles, this programme is designed for you.

  • Already working with data or technology and want to step into AI/ML leadership and decision-making roles

  • Looking to move beyond execution into designing, evaluating, and guiding AI-driven solutions

  • Want a formal, credit-bearing online PG Diploma from IIT Delhi to strengthen technical and managerial credibility

  • Professionals from consulting, operations, marketing, finance, or business roles seeking to enter enterprise AI/ML domains

  • Want to build strong foundations in AI/ML concepts without needing heavy coding depth

  • Aspiring to move into managerial, cross-functional, or AI strategy roles.

Programme Curriculum & Learning Modules

Spanning two high-rigour semesters of 10.5 credits each, the programme progresses from core data and machine learning fundamentals to advanced AI systems and enterprise-level deployment. Courses 1–5 are delivered in Semester 1, followed by Courses 6–11 in Semester 2.

  • Applications of Decision Science (DS) and Operations Research (OR) in business

  • Use of OR in operations, supply chain, marketing, finance, and HR

  • Case-based learning approach for real-world problem solving

  • Data-driven decision-making techniques

  • Optimization methods for improved business outcomes

  • Principles of human-computer interaction in data visualization

  • Visual encoding for effective data communication

  • Handling information overload using visual design

  • Techniques: heat maps, infographics, and dashboards

  • Multidimensional data visualization and graphical perception

  • Mapping, cartography, and text visualization

  • Visualization for improved comprehension and decision-making

  • Internet as a research and data collection medium

  • Research design and sampling techniques

  • Online surveys and non-reactive data collection

  • Virtual ethnography and online focus groups

  • Blogs, videos, and secondary qualitative data sources

  • Data analysis approaches and research tools

  • Use of Generative Al for research and content creation

  • Prompt engineering for non-technical users

  • Fundamentals of machine intelligence and learning

  • Linear learning models

  • Artificial Neural Networks (single-layer and multi-layer)

  • Backpropagation and learning variants

  • Support Vector Machines (classification and regression)

  • Learning theory and model complexity (VC dimension, PAC learning)

  • Unsupervised learning: PCA and KPCA

  • Clustering techniques

  • Feature selection methods

  • Introduction to semi-supervised learning

  • Fundamentals of Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • Hierarchical and multidimensional data modeling

  • Data warehouse design and ETL processes

  • SQL for data warehousing

  • OLAP and OLTP concepts

  • Data warehousing risks and management issues

  • Designing and expanding data warehouse applications

  • Nonlinear dimensionality reduction techniques

  • Maximum entropy and exponential family models

  • Graphical models

  • Computational learning theory

  • Structured Support Vector Machines

  • Feature and kernel selection methods

  • Meta-learning and multi-task learning

  • Semi-supervised and reinforcement learning

  • Approximate inference methods

  • Clustering and boosting techniques

  • Overview of enterprise-level AI/ML systems

  • AI/ML use cases across enterprises

  • Managerial and operational challenges of AI/ML systems

  • Economic assessment of AI/ML projects

  • Effort estimation, pricing, and costing models

  • Responsible Al: fairness, ethics, transparency, accountability

  • Governance frameworks for AI/ML systems

  • Risks, unintended consequences, and policy interventions

  • Emerging research and practice in IT management

  • Contemporary and evolving technology topics

  • Industry-relevant and research-driven themes

  • How firms are using NLP for impacting business growth

  • Digital content management using NLP

  • Social media analytics using NLP and Network Science

  • Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence

  • Prompt engineering for leveraging Large Language Models

  • Advanced concepts and applications

  • Covers emerging topics and advanced concepts in modern information processing

  • Integrates research insights with practical, real-world applications

  • Builds conceptual depth and analytical understanding of evolving information systems

  • Deep Learning concepts and applications

  • Current research and development challenges

  • Emerging trends in ML and AI

  • Focuses on advanced and specialized topics in Machine Learning and Deep Learning

  • Explores current research challenges and industry-relevant ML developments

  • Strengthens applied and theoretical competence in modern AI/ML systems

  • Capstone Project in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Hands-on project undertaken in groups of 4 members where students learn to solve complex problems by using advanced machine learning algorithms on large complex datasets.

Note: Modules/topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours. Case studies, real world examples and numerical illustrations are an integral part of multiple modules included in the course. The recording of the live sessions will be made available to the participants for 12 months after the duration of the programme.

Tools Covered

Note: This is an indicative list of tools that will be covered in this programme. All product and company names mentioned in this material are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Industry-readiness in just 12 months

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Build baseline coding readiness and apply Python to business data problems

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Use operations research, research methods and visualisation to make data-driven decisions

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Design data warehousing and decision-support systems for enterprise use

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Develop, test and deploy ML and advanced ML models for real business scenarios

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Understand and manage the architecture, lifecycle and governance of enterprise AI/ML systems

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Lead AI projects end-to-end, from scoping to delivery, compliance and monitoring

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Communicate AI solutions clearly to business, technical and leadership teams

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Apply advanced concepts through specialised modules and a hands-on minor project that demonstrates practical capability

Master AI & ML with IIT Delhi

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#1 in South Asia (QS 2025), #2 in Engineering and #4 in Management in India (NIRF 2025)

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Globally recognised research in AI, ML, Data & Information Systems

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A credit-bearing Online PG Diploma from IIT Delhi

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Delivered by IIT Delhi Faculty with Globally Recognised Research & Academic Credentials

Learn from IIT Delhi’s Leading Faculty

Develop practical, industry-ready capabilities with academic leadership from IIT Delhi.

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Prof. Arpan Kar

Programme Coordinator and Faculty

Arpan Kumar Kar (Ph.D.) is a Professor in Information Systems in Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. Administratively he chairs the Information Systems group and Corp...

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Prof. Surya Prakash Singh

Programme Coordinator and Faculty

Prof. Surya Prakash Singh is a Dhananjaya Chair Professor and Head in the Department of Management Studies (DMS), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), India.He also se...

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Prof. Manav R. Bhatnagar

Programme Coordinator and Faculty

Dr. Manav Bhatnagar is currently a Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India, where he is also a Brigadier Bhopinder Singh Chair Pro...

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Prof. P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan

Programme Faculty

Professor of Information Systems, Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi
Specialist in the socio-technical impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on ...

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Prof. Sumantra Dutta Roy

Programme Faculty

Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi. A leading expert in computer vision, pattern recognition and machine learning with deep work across biometrics, med...

Case Studies

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Google

How Google evolved their search ecosystem based on network science and natural language processing.

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Tech Talk

How to use social media analytics for enhancing digital presence.

*Affiliate Alumni Benefits

As a graduate of the Online Post Graduate Diploma in AI-ML for Managers, you receive IIT Delhi Affiliate Alumni Status, granting you select privileges that extend beyond the programme:

  • One-Time Affiliate Alumni Membership

A mandatory, non-refundable membership fee of ₹10,000 + taxes is payable at admission, separate from the programme fee.

  • Dedicated IIT Delhi Affiliate Alumni Email ID

Receive an official alumni email (G-Suite) issued by the Alumni & Endowment Office, your long-term digital identity with IIT Delhi.

  • Campus Access Privileges

With prior approval, Affiliate Alumni may visit the IIT Delhi campus and access designated facilities as permitted under the Institute’s visitor policy.

Note:

The benefits of Affiliate Alumni will be provided upon graduating from the programme

Programme Certificate

Programme Certificate

On successful completion of the programme, the participants will be awarded a Diploma in Online Post Graduate Diploma in AI-ML for Managers.

Note:

  • The above Online PG Diploma is for illustrative purposes only, and the format of the certificate may be changed at the discretion of IIT Delhi.

  • An Online PG Diploma will be issued separately by the Organising Department.

  • The Organising Department of this programme is the Bharti School of Telecommunications Technology and Management.

Emeritus Career Services

Advancing into AI-ML–driven managerial and leadership roles require a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.

Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:

  • Resume building videos

  • Interview preparation videos

  • Linkedln profile building videos

  • Glossary of resume templates

Note:

IIT Delhi or Emeritus do not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. IIT Delhi is not involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here

Frequently Asked Questions

The Online Post Graduate Diploma in AI and Machine Learning for Managers is a 12-month, credit-bearing online programme by IIT Delhi, designed for working professionals and leaders.

It focuses on AI, machine learning, and data science applications for business decision-making, enterprise AI systems, and real-world managerial use cases; going beyond theory to practical AI leadership.

This programme is ideal for working professionals, managers, and leaders with:

  • Graduates in any discipline with minimum 50% marks or 5 CGPA

  • Experience in roles such as IT, data, analytics, product, consulting, operations, or digital transformation

  • It is not meant for fresh graduates, but for professionals looking to advance into AI-driven leadership roles.

Yes. This AI and ML course for managers is specifically structured for non-coders and business leaders. You will learn AI concepts, ML systems, and data science fundamentals and how to lead AI projects, evaluate AI use cases, and make data-driven decisions. No prior coding or advanced math background is required.

The curriculum spans AI, machine learning, and data science across 2 semesters, 11 courses and 21 credits including:

  • Data visualization and research methods

  • Machine learning and advanced machine learning

  • Enterprise AI/ML systems and governance

  • AI strategy, risk, ethics, and deployment

  • Capstone project using real business problems

This makes it a complete AI and data science course for professionals.

Yes. The programme includes Python-based tools and ML workflows, along with platforms like PyTorch, NumPy, scikit-learn, and visualization tools. The focus is on practical understanding and application, not just coding depth, making it ideal for managers who want to work with AI teams effectively.

  • Duration: 12 months (2 semesters)

  • Format: Live online evening classes

  • Weekly effort: ~10–12 hours

The programme fee is ₹5,08,475 + GST, with flexible installment options available.

Given its credit-bearing IIT Delhi credential, enterprise-focused curriculum, and affiliate alumni status, it offers strong ROI for professionals aiming for AI-driven leadership roles.

Unlike generic certifications, this is a Credit-bearing Online Post Graduate Diploma from IIT Delhi designed for managers and leaders, not freshers. This online diploma is focused on enterprise AI systems, governance, and strategy which includes an IIT Delhi Affiliate Alumni status. It’s closer to a managerial AI master’s-level experience than a short-term course.

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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