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Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI

    The only program that takes you from Applied AI foundations to deploying AI Agents in production.

    Join IIIT Bangalore alumni network of AI Experts at Amazon, HSBC, ICICI, Kotak, Microsoft, Jio, Swiggy, and more.

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Key Highlights: EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI

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Dual Architecture - Applied AI + Agentic AI

Production first – Every program phase ends with deployable solutions

Agentic AI Depth - Learn how agents think, plan, and act algorithm-first

Build AI models across 12+ domains like Retail, BFSI, Healthcare and more

Gain Executive Alumni status from IIIT Bangalore

32+ Tools Powering Modern AI

EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI: Build What’s Next

240+

Hours of Content

8+

Projects

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Industry-Grade Capstones

Two Parts. One Transformation Master both Applied AI & Agentic AI

Master Applied AI - ML API with monitoring & cost controls

Master Agentic AI - Multi-agent systems across industries & domains

Agentic AI Readiness Bootcamp (Optional) - A 5-week foundation module to equip you with the essential Python, data, math, debugging, and systems skills to start the IIITB Agentic AI curriculum with confidence

Tools Powering Modern AI - Learn 32+ cutting edge tools across LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangGraph, and more

Trusted IIITB Advantage - Earn an Executive IIITB alumni status

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Go From AI-ML foundation to AI-Agent Deployment in 30 weeks

01

AI Foundation: Week 1–9

Build a strong AI engineering foundation to prepare for ML & agentic AI development

02

ML + Deployment Basics: Week 10–15

Learn to deploy machine learning & AI systems in production

03

Build Autonomous Agents: Week 16–28

Master agentic AI - build autonomous AI agents and multi-agent systems

04

Agent Deployment: Week 29–30

Deploy enterprise-ready AI agents + build a proof-of-skills portfolio

EPGP Applied AI & Agentic AI Curriculum

Programming for ML and AI

Module 1

4 Weeks

Write robust code for data preprocessing for ML and AI

Key Topics

Python OOP

Advanced NumPy & Pandas

SQL joins/CTEs/windows

Feature engineering

Scaling/encoding

EDA methodology

Matplotlib/Seaborn

Git/GitHub

Industry Relevance

Clean and transform large datasets

Explore patterns and data behaviour

Automate analysis using Python

Visualise insights for stakeholders

Validate data quality and assumptions

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

Module 2

6 Weeks

Train and interpret ML/DL models for business impact

Key Topics

Linear/logistic regression

Trees/boosting (XGBoost/LightGBM)

Model evaluation

SHAP/LIME interpretability

SVM/ensembles

Clustering/PCA/UMAP

Neural nets

Backpropagation

CNNs/transfer learning

RNNs/LSTMs

Time series (ARIMA/Prophet)

Industry Relevance

Drive predictive insights using ML

Optimise decision outcomes via model selection

Ensure robust performance at scale

Enable complex pattern learning with DL

Build trust through explainable AI

MLOps & Production Systems

Module 3

3 Weeks

Deploy ML with monitoring, cost control, and governance

Key Topics

Training/HPO of models in production

MLflow tracking

containerization

FastAPI serving

Model drift detection

Monitoring dashboards

Fairness/bias

Governance/audit

ROI calculation

Stakeholder communication

Industry Relevance

Operationalise models for business impact

Automate training, deployment

Ensure reliability across production systems

Govern models with compliance controls

Scale ML solutions across organisations

Capstone A - End-to-End ML System

MODULE 4

2 Week

Prove your mastery with a real business solution

Tracks

Model Selection

HPO

Model Registration

Drift Detection

Model Monitoring Explainability and Insights

Industry Relevance

Real-world ML deployment

Predictive maintenance at scale

Monitoring dashboard

Model governance & compliance

Business-impact driven AI

LLM Foundations & RAG Systems

Module 5

5 Weeks

Build production RAG with governance and cost optimization

Key Topics

Foundations of NLP

OpenAI/Google APIs

Prompt engineering (few-shot/ReAct)

Embeddings/similarity

Vector DBs, Hybrid search

Chunking strategies

RAG patterns

Query rewriting

Multi-hop reasoning

Citation/attribution

Retrieval governance

RAG evaluation Fine-tuning strategies

LoRA/QLoRA/PEFT

Dataset prep/quality

Industry Relevance

Leverage LLMs for enterprise automation

Ground responses using retrieval pipelines

Integrate AI capabilities via APIs

Optimise models through targeted fine-tuning

Deliver scalable, reliable AI solutions

AI System Design Principles

Module 6

3 Weeks

Design AI systems and deploy securely at scale

Key Topics

Token economics/cost optimization

LLM architecture/scaling laws

Evaluation/benchmarking

Load balancing

Caching/optimization

Prompt injection defense

Privacy/audit logging

IAM/security

Human-in-the-loop

Cost optimization

Industry Relevance

Optimise token usage for cost efficiency

Design scalable systems using LLM APIs

Balance latency, accuracy, and cost

Control spending through prompt optimisation

Architect reliable LLM solutions

Agent Frameworks & Orchestration

Module 7

5 Weeks

Design multi-agent systems with planning and supervision

Key Topics

Agent types/capabilities

ReAct pattern

Tool use/function calling

Memory systems

Planning/goal decomposition

LangChain (chains/agents/ tools/memory)

LangGraph (state/routing/supervision)

LlamaIndex (indices/routers/multi-doc)

AutoGen (collaboration/consensus)

CrewAI (production/delegation)

Telemetry/observability

SLOs/error budgets AI compliance

Industry Relevance

Orchestrate autonomous task-driven AI systems

Enable goal-oriented decision execution

Coordinate tools, memory, and reasoning

Automate multi-step business workflows

Balance autonomy with governance controls

Capstone B - Production Agentic AI System

Module 8

2 Week

Tracks

Architecture diagram

GitHub repo

Deployment

RAG with governance

Monitoring dashboard

Cost report

Security review

Defense presentation

Security & cost checklists (must pass)

Industry Relevance

Production-grade AI deployment

Governance-ready agentic architecture

Enterprise operational maturity

Prototype-to-production transition

32+ Tools, One Programme

Python

Python

Pandas

Pandas

Numpy

MySQL

MySQL

Jupyter

GitHub

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Plotly

Scitkit Learn

XG Boost

LightGBM

Tensorflow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

LlamaIndex

LlamaIndex

LangGraph

LangGraph

CrewAI

CrewAI

Autogen

Autogen

AWS

Docker

Docker

OpenAI

MLFlow

MLFlow

Grafana

Lambda

FastAPI

GitHub Actions

LangChain

Colab

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Apply Program Learnings to Build Real-World AI Solutions Across Domains

Industry Domains Covered

    Healthcare & Life Sciences: Autonomous Clinical Trial Recruitment Agent

    BFSI: AI Compliance Officer for Financial Reporting

    Retail & E-commerce: Hyper-Personalized Conversational Shopping Agent

    Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Autonomous Supply Chain Disruption Response Crew

    Media & Entertainment: AI-Powered Content Strategy & Generation Pipeline

    Education (EdTech): Adaptive AI Tutor for Personalized Learning Paths

    Real Estate & PropTech: AI Agent for Property Valuation and Market Analysis

    Energy & Utilities: Predictive Grid Management Agent Crew

    Automotive: Autonomous Vehicle Sensor Data Analysis Crew

    LegalTech: AI Paralegal for e-Discovery and Case Law Research

    Agriculture (AgriTech): AI-Powered Precision Farming Operations Agent

    Hospitality & Travel: Autonomous Travel Concierge and Itinerary Planner

Projects: EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI

Work on solving real world data challenges from top brands

30+

Projects to choose from

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Design an agentic AI workflow using a two-agent system (Reviewer and Critic) to iteratively evaluate and improve generated responses for better quality, accuracy, and coherence

Prompt Engineering

Iterative Workflow Optimization

LLM-Based Evaluation & Feedback

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Agentic AI Workflow Exercise

Design an agentic AI workflow using a two-agent system (Reviewer and Critic) to iteratively evaluate and improve generated responses for better qualit… Know More

Skills learned

Agentic AI Design

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Develop an RAG system to transform Long Beach County Municipal meetings transcripts into actionable insights for better organisational communication and decision making or historical legal documentations to optimise legal workflows.

Vector DB

Embeddings

Open AI APIs

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RAG System Development

Develop an RAG system to transform Long Beach County Municipal meetings transcripts into actionable insights for better organisational communication a… Know More

Skills learned

RAG

Vector DB

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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

Open AI APIs

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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 … Know More

Skills learned

Advanced Prompt Engineering

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Building a lightweight GPT-style transformer model to understand how autoregressive language models perform next-token prediction and generate coherent text sequences

Transformer Architecture

Text Preprocessing & Tokenization

Deep Learning Model Training

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Building Transformers

Building a lightweight GPT-style transformer model to understand how autoregressive language models perform next-token prediction and generate coheren… Know More

Skills learned

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

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Understand how a traditional Python-based ML pipeline transitions into a standardized MLOps workflow using tools for experiment tracking, versioning, and monitoring, and evaluate the benefits of tool-driven approaches over manual processes.

Experiment Tracking & Model Versioning

Data & Artifact Management (DVC, Git)

Model Monitoring & Performance Analysis

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ML Pipeline Implementation

Understand how a traditional Python-based ML pipeline transitions into a standardized MLOps workflow using tools for experiment tracking, versioning, … Know More

Skills learned

MLOps & Pipeline Design

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Understand and prepare the NYC yellow taxi dataset for exploratory data analysis by handling missing values, cleaning data, and addressing outliers to enable meaningful business insights

Data Visualisation

Data Cleaning

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EDA NYC Taxi

Understand and prepare the NYC yellow taxi dataset for exploratory data analysis by handling missing values, cleaning data, and addressing outliers to… 

Skills learned

Data Processing

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EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI Certification

Earn an Applied AI & Agentic AI certificate from the globally recognized IIIT-B along with its executive alumni status.

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EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI: Faculty & Industry Expert

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Instructors

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Industry Experts

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Dr. C. Ramanathan

Dean of Academics

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With a Ph.D. from MSU and 25+ years of Data & Software Engineering experience, Prof. C.R. is ranked amongst the top data academicians in India.

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Dr. Debabrata Das

Director of IIITB

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With over 210 peer-reviewed papers and 7 patents, Dr. Das has multiple global and Indian IEEE awards, and was its India Chair in 2023 and 2024.

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Dr. G. Srinivasaraghavan

Professor

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With a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur and 30+ years of experience in microelectronics and VLSI design, Prof. G. Srinivasaraghavan has led cutting-edge innovation across academia and industry.

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Dr. Tricha Anjali

Ex-Associate Dean

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With a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and an Integrated M.Tech from IIT Bombay, Prof. Tricha Anjali brings 13+ years of global experience in data analytics and tech implementation across industries.

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Dr. Srinath Srinivasa

Professor & Dean (R&D)

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Srinath Srinivasa heads the Web Science lab and is the Dean (R&D) at IIIT Bangalore, India.

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    Built-in practice and coding console

    Industry-oriented projects for real DS & ML exposure

    Live interventions from faculty and industry experts

    Real time doubt clearing sessions

EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI Course Fees

7 Months
Starting at
INR 6,500/month
Totally INR 1,40,000*No tax Applicable

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EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI Eligibility

The admissions process for this EPGP in Applied AI & Agentic AI is very easy, and can be done completely online

Eligibility

Bachelor's or master's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline from UGC recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA  

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What is the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI?

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI by upGrad and IIIT Bangalore is a 7-month advanced certification designed for professionals who want to go beyond traditional AI.

This program helps you master both Applied AI and Agentic AI, enabling you to design, build, and deploy intelligent AI agents that can plan, act, and make autonomous decisions in real-world settings.

Through 240+ hours of learning, 8+ projects, and 2 industry-grade capstones, you'll learn how to apply Agentic AI concepts to design and build real-world solutions across 12+ industry domains, including Healthcare, BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Media, Education, LegalTech, and more.

Program Highlights:

  • Duration: 7 Months (Online Learning)
  • Executive Alumni Status: IIIT Bangalore
  • Projects & Capstones: 30+ Hands-on Projects and 2 Industry Capstones
  • Tools Covered: 32+ AI and Agentic Tools, including LangChain, LlamaIndex, and AWS
  • AI Deployment Focus: Build and deploy enterprise-ready AI agents

Who Should Enroll in the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI?

This program is designed for professionals looking to lead the next wave of AI-driven innovation. Whether you're a software engineer, data scientist, or business leader, the program helps you apply advanced AI concepts, build multi-agent systems, and deploy them in production environments.

While a basic understanding of Python is recommended, the program includes a complimentary Python bootcamp to help you refresh your fundamentals before diving into advanced AI concepts.

You'll gain the technical depth and strategic perspective to leverage AI for business transformation, automation, and scalable impact.

Ideal Learners:

  • AI & ML Engineers: Strengthen your deployment and MLOps skills to build scalable AI systems.
  • Data Scientists: Learn to create multi-agent workflows and enhance model automation.
  • Software Developers: Integrate AI agents into real-world applications and enterprise systems.
  • Tech Managers & Product Leaders: Master AI strategies and governance for large-scale adoption.
  • Business Analysts & Consultants: Design AI solutions that align with organizational goals and ROI.

What Will You Learn in the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI?

In the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI, you will learn to design, build, and deploy AI systems that move beyond prediction to autonomous action. The curriculum takes you from foundational AI concepts to advanced agentic architectures that can plan, reason, and execute tasks across industries.

You’ll gain the ability to combine data-driven decision-making with intelligent automation, preparing you to lead real-world AI transformations in your organization.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand and apply the fundamentals of Applied AI and Machine Learning.
  • Build and deploy AI models using MLOps frameworks with monitoring and governance.
  • Master multi-agent system design using tools like LangChain, CrewAI, and AutoGen.
  • Develop and fine-tune Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.

Why Choose the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI?

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI is India’s only executive-level program that teaches both Applied AI and Agentic AI with a production-first approach. Every module concludes with hands-on deployment, ensuring that you graduate with practical, job-ready experience.

The program is designed by IIIT Bangalore’s academic experts to help professionals build AI systems that think, plan, and act autonomously.

Program Benefits:

  • Dual AI Mastery: Learn both Applied AI for production and Agentic AI for automation and autonomy.
  • Production-Ready Training: Each module ends with deployment and governance checkpoints to ensure real-world readiness.
  • Portfolio Development: Build 30+ projects and 2 capstone solutions showcasing deployable AI agents and enterprise AI systems.
  • Executive Alumni Status: Become part of the prestigious IIIT Bangalore alumni network with access to professionals working at top global companies.
  • Career Transformation: Gain job-ready skills in AI deployment, automation, and strategy, opening pathways to roles like AI Engineer, MLOps Specialist, and AI Solution Architect.

Certification & Recognition: Earn a Globally Valued Credential

Get recognized for your expertise with a globally respected certificate from IIIT Bangalore. The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI certificate validates your advanced skills in both Applied AI and Agentic AI, giving you a strong professional edge in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

You’ll Receive:

  • IIIT Bangalore Executive Post Graduate Certificate
  • IIIT Bangalore Executive Alumni Status with lifelong networking benefits

Is the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI Worth It?

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI is absolutely worth it for professionals who want to move from traditional AI concepts to real-world deployment of intelligent AI agents. The program helps you gain hands-on experience in designing, training, and deploying production-grade AI systems that can think and act autonomously.

Here’s why it’s worth your time:

  1. Learn both Applied AI and Agentic AI, combining machine learning with multi-agent automation.
  2. Earn a globally respected IIITB certificate and build a portfolio of deployable AI systems and agents.
  3. Join an elite alumni network of AI professionals from companies like Amazon, HSBC, Microsoft, and Jio.

What Are the Top Career Opportunities After the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI?

After completing the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI, you’ll be ready for some of the most in-demand AI and automation roles in the global tech industry. The program equips you with the skills to design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level AI systems and intelligent agents that drive digital transformation.

You’ll be qualified for roles that bridge data science, engineering, and automation across industries like Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and Technology.

Popular Job Roles After the Course:

  • AI Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • AI Specialist
  • AI Developer
  • Data Scientist

Industries Hiring Applied AI and Agentic AI Professionals

  • BFSI: Risk modeling, fraud detection, and automated compliance reporting.
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences: Predictive diagnostics and clinical automation.
  • Retail & E-commerce: Conversational AI, personalization, and intelligent recommendation engines.
  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Predictive maintenance and autonomous logistics planning.
  • Media & Entertainment: Content generation and smart audience analytics.
  • Telecom & Technology: Network optimization and AI-driven customer experience.
  • Energy & Utilities: Grid prediction, maintenance, and sustainability analytics.

Which Top Companies Hire Professionals with Applied AI and Agentic AI Skills?

Graduates from the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI have gone on to work at some of the world’s top organizations known for AI innovation and digital transformation.

Top Hiring Companies Include:

  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Jio
  • Swiggy
  • Deloitte
  • Accenture
  • Infosys
  • Google
  • IBM

Frequently Asked Questions

This program combines Applied AI and Agentic AI to help learners master both traditional and next-generation AI systems. You’ll not only build machine learning models but also deploy autonomous AI agents that can make decisions and perform complex tasks in real environments. 

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