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Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science with Generative AI

Where Data Science and Business Analytics meet Generative AI. From dashboards to predictive models to GenAI automation—master it all.

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Introduction to PCP in DS with GenAI

30+

Case Studies & projects

15+

Hands on workshops

25+

Programming Tools

24-week structured journey from data to GenAI.

15+ workshops & 30+ industry cases for hands-on learning.

5+ IIITB masterclasses with daily support & mentorship.

Cutting-edge tools: Python, SQL, Power BI, scikit-learn, MLflow, OpenAI, LangChain.

Capstone project + portfolio to showcase business-ready skills.

Earn Microsoft Certification & AI Immersion at Microsoft Office

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PCP in DS with GenAI

Master Data Science, Business Analytics + Generative AI applications in a single program.

    Duration: 24 weeks      

    Format: Live + recorded + labs

    IIITB: 5+ masterclasses

    Workshops: 15+ Hands on workshops

    30+ industry cases, 6+ Projects

    Capstone: 1 to1 capstone mentorship

    Daily support sessions

    Peer community

PCP in DS with GenAI Syllabus: What You’ll Learn

Turn analysis into confident business decisions

Duration: (Weeks 6–9)

Topics Covered

  • Probability and Statistics - The Building Blocks of Data Science
  • Linear Algebra and Calculus - The Building Blocks of Machine Learning
  • Python Programming for Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis and Visualization for Insight Generation

Sample projects:

  • A/B test plan & results
  • Cohort retention study
  • Exec insight report (2 pages)

Tools and Technologies You'll Master

Python
Python
Pandas
Pandas
Numpy
Numpy
SQL
SQL
Jupyter
Jupyter
GIT
GIT

Create executive-ready dashboards and stories

Duration: (Weeks 10–13)

Topics Covered:

  • Visual theory (chart choice, colour/accessibility, Gestalt, mobile)
  • BI modelling
  • Calculated fields
  • Parameters/filters
  • Drill-through & RLS
  • Performance optimisation
  • Python viz & automation (Plotly, scheduled email)
  • Style guide
  • Pyramid Principle

Sample projects:

  • C-suite revenue dashboard
  • Operations KPI board
  • Automated weekly distribution

Tools and Technologies You'll Master

Python
Python
Pandas
Pandas
Numpy
Numpy
SQL
SQL
Jupyter
Jupyter
GIT
GIT

Predictive analytics that drive action

Duration: (Weeks 14–17)

Topics Covered:

  • When ML vs rules
  • Feature engineering
  • Supervised/unsupervised
  • Business evaluation (cost of error, ROI)
  • Model cards
  • AutoML(PyCaret/Vertex/Azure)
  • Deployment endpoints
  • MLflow tracking
  • Monitoring dashboards & A/B Testing of models

Sample projects:

  • Churn prediction & playbook
  • Demand forecast with CIs
  • Price elasticity & optimisation

Tools and Technologies You'll Master

Python
Python
Pandas
Pandas
Numpy
Numpy
SQL
SQL
Jupyter
Jupyter
GIT
GIT

GenAI as your analytics multiplier

Duration: (Weeks 18–20)

Topics Covered:

  • SQL/code generation
  • Automated EDA
  • Anomaly explanations
  • NL Q&A for dashboards
  • RAG over company knowledge
  • Workflow automation(orchestration)
  • Governance: validation, bias, privacy, cost control

Sample projects:

  • AI-augmented analysis pipeline
  • RAG Q&A over metrics
  • Time-reduction evidence note

Tools and Technologies You'll Master

Python
Python
Pandas
Pandas
Numpy
Numpy
SQL
SQL
Jupyter
Jupyter
GIT
GIT

Duration: (Weeks 21–24)

Phases:

  • W21 charter/data
  • W22 analysis & model
  • W23 BI build + GenAI + user test
  • W24 exec presentation, adoption & monitoring plan


Track options:

  • Customer Intelligence
  • Revenue Optimisation
  • Operational Excellence

Tools and Technologies You'll Master

Python
Python
Pandas
Pandas
Numpy
Numpy
SQL
SQL
Jupyter
Jupyter
GIT
GIT

PCP in DS with GenAI Certification

On completion of this online course, you will receive a prestigious certificate from IIIT-B

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Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science with Generative AI

Earn a certificate in Data Science with Generative AI from the globally recognized IIIT-B

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Microsoft Certificate

Earn a Professional Certificate in “Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science & Business Analytics with Generative AI” from Microsoft

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Projects for PCP in DS with GenAI

Industry-relevant curriculum taught by leading faculty & industry experts with live online sessions & Interactive workshops

SQL backend for revenue dashboard

Executive insight report (2 pages)

Automated weekly distribution

Price elasticity & optimisation

Time-reduction evidence note

Operational Excellence

30+

Case Studies

15+

Hands on workshops

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Projects

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Foundations of Applied Data Science

Weeks 1–5

Sample projects

Weekly sales & margin pipeline

Cohort table (retention)

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Statistical Intelligence & Business Analytics

Weeks 6–9

Sample projects

A/B test plan & results

Cohort retention study

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Business Intelligence & Visual Storytelling

Week 10–13

Sample Projects

C-suite revenue dashboard

Operations KPI board

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Machine Learning

Weeks 14–17

Sample projects

Churn prediction & playbook

Demand forecast with confidence intervals

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Generative AI

Weeks 18–20

Sample projects

AI-augmented analysis pipeline

RAG Q&A over metrics

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Capstone

Weeks 21–24

End-to-end BI + GenAI solution with options

Customer Intelligence

Revenue Optimisation

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Meet the Team That Is Invested in Your Success

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Instructors

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Industry Experts

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Dr. V. Sridhar

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Professor - IIIT-B

Dr. V. Sridhar, a professor at IIIT-Bangalore's CITAPP, specializes in telecommunications technology, management, and regulation. He has co-… Read More

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramanathan

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Dean, Academics - IIIT-B

Dr. Chandrashekar Ramanathan, a professor at IIIT-B since 2007, specializes in data science, software engineering, and large-scale applicati… Read More

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Experience: PCP in DS with GenAI Certification

We will be there right through your learning journey

Hands-on learning

    Videos from top faculty and world-class industry experts

    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

IIIT Bangalore

The birth of IIIT-B coincided with the IT revolution in India - it has since produced alumni who have gone on to lead in top companies or start their own successful ventures. It is graded A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), ranked among the top 100 institutes in NIRF, and consistently ranked among the top 10 Indian Technical Universities (Private) by India Today.

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AI Immersion at Microsoft Go beyond theory

In this exclusive, hands-on immersion led by Microsoft experts, you’ll master advanced AI-powered collaboration & automation tools, build muscle memory with real-world Microsoft applications, gain insider strategies directly from the creators of the technology.

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PCP in Data Science with Generative AI

Invest In Your Success

6 Months
Starting at
INR 4,847/month
Totally INR 99,000*Incl. Taxes

Inclusions

Get Pre-prepartory module content
Access to upGrad's Learning portal
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Course Eligibility

The admissions process for this Data Science with Gen AI certification course is very easy, and can be done completely online

Eligibility

 No prior coding required (Excel helpful), you should have curiosity to learn

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Review & Shortlisting

On selection, an offer letter will be sent confirming your admission to the program

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Offer Letter & Reserve Your Seat

Reserve your seat by paying the block amount of INR 10,000 to kickstart your learning journey.

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The remaining balance is to be closed within 7 days or the batch start date, whichever is sooner

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Disclaimer

  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .