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Professional Certificate Program in
Data Science and AI with PwC Academy
Program designed by AI & ML leaders from Paytm, Gramener and Zalando
Build Real-World Projects on Snapdeal, Uber, Sportskeeda, and more
Earn certifications from PwC Academy, NSDC, and upGrad

110+ Hours
Live Sessions
11
Live Projects
17
Tools
Rising Demand for Data Science Skills
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies
Demand
Data scientists stand out as highly sought-after professionals, prized for their exceptional ability to unravel the complexities of data to extract valuable insights. Leveraging the data available to make timely informed decisions ...
Build a Stellar Project Portfolio with Menternships
Choose from the six following hands-on projects to gain practical experience and get a certificate from the chosen company.
Uber: Predict Fare for Ride-Sharing
Teach for India: Create a Data Dashboard for NGO
Accion Labs: Automate Data-Driven Loan Approval
Sportskeeda: Analyse Football Legend’s Career Data
Snapdeal: Use Data to Identify Customer Segments
The Thickshake Factory: Design Best-Selling Menu
Real-World Experience with PwC Academy
Elevate your career through practical experience and expert guidance from PwC India
Our Instructors Have Been There and Done That
Prerequisites and Eligibility
Completed or currently pursuing graduation in any field
The right aptitude, logical thinking, and drive for curiosity are all you need—leave the rest to us!
Tuition Fee and Training Options
INR 70,000
(Taxes included)
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What's Included:
110+ Hours of Live Sessions with Industry Experts
Earn PwC Academy, Microsoft, NSDC and Industry Partner certifications
Real-World Projects like Snapdeal, Uber, Sportskeeda and Teach for India
Gen AI and 17+ in-demand tools: Python, Excel, SQL, GitHub & Power BI
Freelancing and Career Catalyst Bootcamp to gear up for fast growth
200+ Self-Paced Hours, 10+ Projects and 1000+ Assessments
Menternship to build a portfolio of industry-relevant projects
Discover Alumni Similar to your profile
Find upGrad alumni profiles and know more about their career path, specialisation and more!
Master 17+ Cutting-Edge Data Science Tools
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Tools: Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Pandas, NumPy
Machine Learning and AI Frameworks
Tools: Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras, MLXtend, OpenAI, spaCy, NLTK, Statsmodels
Data Management and Development Tools
Tools: SQL, GitHub, Kaggle

Get the Immersive Learning Edge
1
Study
Live Expert-Led Sessions
High Quality Recorded Videos
Detailed Lecture Notes
2
Make
Build Real Applications
Solve Hands-On Case Studies
Simulate Industry Work
3
Attempt
Challenging Practise Assessments
Interactive Coding Questions
Problem-Solving Scenarios
4
Revise
Comprehensive Review Guides
Tailored Spaced Repetition
Engaging Summary Videos
5
Test
Regular Project Submissions
Constructive Code Reviews
Personalised Feedback

How To Apply
Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.
Eligibility
Candidate must be in college or with 0-2 years of work experience
Learn with a
World-Class Curriculum
Revise essential mathematical concepts for data science and learn how to solve problems using business frameworks. Get an introduction to Gen AI in Data Science.
Topics covered:
Master the essentials of programming by problem-solving using Python code, the most popular and universal programming language in the industry.
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Learn essential data science and analytics concepts such as data preprocessing, data analysis and visualisation. Implement these solutions using Python and relevant data science libraries.
Topics covered:
Learn how to extract and analyse complex business data using in-demand industry-relevant tools, and use them to visualise data for discovering business insights.
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Master the fundamentals of advanced statistical analysis techniques such as hypothesis testing and machine learning modelling and implement these solutions to tackle various industry problems.
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Gain the opportunity to study additional advanced content at your own pace to boost your academic and technical prowess.
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Prepare yourself for recruitment by learning the relevant soft skills and building the mathematical foundation required for a job switch.
Topics covered
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Career Accelerator
Receive tailored career guidance from experienced industry mentors, helping you set and achieve your professional goals.
Get personalized feedback on your skills, projects, and career plans to accelerate your growth.
Build your professional network through mentor introductions and industry insights.
Access ongoing support to navigate workplace challenges and make informed career decisions.
Unlock Your Potential with Industry Certifications

Get to know more about learning at your own pace with a flexible schedule in the Self-Paced Professional Certificate Program in Data Science and AI. Download the brochure for further details.
upGrad, India's leading higher education platform, prepares fresh graduates and working professionals for their dream careers with our online certification courses. We offer premium learning content and materials from top industry experts. We also provide expert assistance via interactive live sessions, practical experience with real-world projects, and dedicated placement support to access opportunities at top companies.
Joining our upGrad's AI & Data Science Program is a strategic step towards launching a successful data science career. Our program offers a comprehensive and industry-aligned curriculum that equips you with essential skills in Python, statistical analysis, SQL, machine learning, visualisation, and generative AI. You will learn from seasoned professionals, and gain hands-on experience through a portfolio of real-world projects. Additionally, you will benefit from immersive learning experiences with code labs, ensuring you are job-ready with practical, up-to-date knowledge and skills.
You will earn the upGrad Data Science and AI Program certification, recognized and endorsed with the official NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) stamp—a mark of quality and national credibility. In addition, you have the opportunity to obtain a PwC Academy certificate, further validating your expertise with one of the world’s leading technology and consulting brands. To top it off, you’ll receive an industry-mentored internship certificate, providing hands-on experience and a powerful edge in your career journey.
Yes, a data science bootcamp can be worth it if you’re looking for a fast-paced and focused way to build skills in data science. Bootcamps are designed to teach practical, job-relevant skills like data analysis, machine learning, and visualization within a short time frame. They often provide hands-on projects, mentorship, and career support, which can make them a great choice for career changers or those looking to upskill.
Python is one of the most important tools for data science, and in many cases, it can be enough to start your journey. It offers a wide range of libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Scikit-learn that cover data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning. However, depending on the role and industry, you might also need to learn SQL for database querying, some statistics and mathematics, or even R for specialized statistical tasks. While Python is a great foundation, expanding your skills to include complementary tools and techniques will make you a well-rounded data professional.
Absolutely! Many data science and analytics bootcamps are specifically designed to help participants transition into data analyst roles. These bootcamps teach essential skills like data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, SQL, data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI), and basic statistical concepts. They also provide opportunities to work on real-world datasets and build a portfolio to showcase your expertise to potential employers.
There are three types of projects that you will be working on during the program. First, there are 4 individual projects which come at the end of every course. These projects are meant to test your understanding of the concepts covered in a particular course. Second, there is an industry-based mentor-led internship, where you will be working on an actual problem statement from a reputed company and proposing a solution for the same. Over and above these, there are 7 optional projects which you can solve to further advance your domain knowledge in data science.
You will typically spend 12 hours per week on average.
The learning content will be available for 3 years post completion of your course.
Yes. All the core courses are infused with generative AI and also offer dedicated sessions on generative AI for data analysis and machine learning.
Yes. There is a machine learning capstone project in the program.
Due to the hands-on nature of our courses, you will need a laptop to participate in classes. Additionally, you are expected to install the necessary software on your systems to effectively complete our courses. Please be aware that while trial versions of paid software can be used initially, any subsequent use of these tools will require you to cover the costs. Moreover, if you wish to use tools that require OpenAI credits, you will be responsible for those expenses as well.
Yes! You can interact with other students through our moderated discussion forums.
You can do the Data Science and AI Bootcamp in
Self-Paced format which includes mostly recorded sessions
OR
Blended format which includes both recorded and live sessions.
You can also add the Career Accelerator Program module to add job focused modules to ensure that you get the best out of what this Bootcamp offers. So, what exactly do you get out of each of these versions? You can get a good picture from the below table:
Feature | On-Demand | Blended | Blended with Career Accelerator |
Content Access Duration | 2 Years | 2 Years
| 2 Years
|
Live Sessions | No | Yes | Yes |
Weekly Doubt Resolution Sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Masterclasses | No | Yes
| Yes
|
Weekly Effort | Flexible | 10-12 hours per week | 10-14 hours per week |
Career Support | Self-paced modules only | Self-paced modules only | Full Career Services with Live Sessions |
Projects | 10+ self-evaluated | 10+ mentor evaluated | 10+ mentor evaluated |
Menternship | No | Yes | Yes |
PwC Academy Intervention | No | Yes | Yes |
Assessments | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ with Career readiness Assessments /Employability Tests |
Certification |
|
|
|
Interview Prep | Recorded Modules | Recorded Modules | Mock Interview + 1:1 Coaching |
The program includes live learning sessions which are typically held over the weekends between 7 pm to 10 pm. Doubt resolution sessions are available from 9 pm to 10 pm on weekdays (two times a week).
We provide an extensive range of resources for your reference. You will have doubt-clearing sessions on weekdays with technical mentors and experts. Additionally, you can connect with other students in the discussion forums for peer support.
Yes, the session recording will be shared with the learners after the class.
The instructors and mentors are industry experts who have several years of experience in the data science domain working in top companies.
You can reach out to the delivery SPOC through your UB. The response time is 8 to 16 hours.
Reach out to the UB, and he/she will guide you on how to log in to the Learn portal.
Reach out to the UB will unlock your account and reset the password for you.
The UB will check your enrollment status from the backend and update you.
While the program is designed in such a way that learners who do not have coding experience can learn the required programming skills and increase their chances of completing the program, it is recommended that the learner has a keen interest in coding and statistics.
Learners can go to the “upgrad.com” website and login/sign up into their upGrad account. Then, fill out the application form with all the basic information. Once the screening is done (takes 2-3 mins), learners can make the initial admission fee payment of INR 5000 which will activate the “learn.upgrad.com” portal to access the demo class. Within the next 7 days, the balance amount can be paid to complete the enrollment process and get added to the batch.
No, we do not offer any financial aid for any of our programs, but we do have scholarships available which are subject to availability, seats left in the batch and GPA/percentage of educational qualifications.
You will be assigned an upGrad Buddy (UB) at the beginning of the program. The role of your UB is to help you through your course and assess your progress along the way. UBs are there to guide you through any queries or issues you may have during the program. In addition, you will also be guided by industry experts who will conduct the live sessions and technical mentors who will assist you with doubt resolution in sessions and discussion forums.
Learners must complete the program in defined timelines in order to be eligible for a completion certificate. In case of any such gaps, kindly get in touch with your UB.
Please refer to the below-mentioned deferral policy
Please refer to the below mentioned refund policy below-mentioned
Talk to our experts. We are available 7 days a week, 10 AM to 7 PM
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The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .