Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science & Agentic AI

Start with Python. End with autonomous AI agents. Everything in between - SQL, BI, machine learning, and RAG.

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No coding background? this is where your AI journey begins

26

Weeks

6

Modules

1

Capstone

Zero prior coding needed - start from Python and AI fundamentals and build up step by step.

Guided, weekend-friendly live sessions designed for working professionals.

Progress from basics to building RAG pipelines, multi-agent systems, and production-ready ML models.

Work on real business problems across BFSI, e-commerce, healthcare, and tech.

Graduate with a job-ready portfolio, code repos, live dashboards, and a capstone pitched to an industry panel.

Career readiness built in - resume, LinkedIn, mock interviews, and an AI adoption business case.

Earn a Microsoft certification alongside your IIIT Bangalore certificate.

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Key highlights: PCP in Data Science & Agentic AI

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DS to agentic AI

30+ cutting-edge tools

30+ Case Studies, Projects & capstone

Code with AI assistance

Career-ready portfolio

Microsoft + IIITB certificate

The Power of This Program

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

    Format: Live + Recorded

    IIIT-B: 5+ masterclasses

    30+ Industry cases, projects & workshops

    Capstone: 1 to1 capstone mentorship

    Daily support sessions

    Peer community

Curriculum

The Path from Data Foundations to Agentic AI

Python & AI-Powered Programming

Module 1

4 Weeks


Topics covered

Python Programming - variables, data types, functions, file I/O, AI-assisted debugging

Prompt Engineering for Coding - zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought, structured output

Data Manipulation - NumPy, Pandas, filtering, merging, GroupBy, pivot tables

Developer Foundations - Git, API key management, integration capstone, portfolio setup

Learning Outcome:

Write, debug and structure Python programs with Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance, and use prompt engineering as a working tool.

SQL, Data Engineering & Cloud Platforms

Module 2

4 Weeks

Topics covered

SQL - SELECT, JOINs, window functions, CTEs, query optimisation, SQL with Python

Pipeline Architecture - ETL/ELT, batch vs streaming, data modelling, data quality, Docker

dbt Essentials - models, sources, schema tests, incremental models, Jinja

Orchestration & Cloud - Airflow, BigQuery, cloud storage, MLflow, data engineering project

Platform Awareness - Dagster, Snowflake, Databricks, Spark/PySpark, Lakehouse, DVC

Learning Outcome:

Model and query data using SQL, and build and orchestrate reliable data pipelines on the cloud.

BI, Visual Analytics & Business Metrics

Module 3

4 Weeks

Topics covered

Business Intelligence - Power BI, data modelling, DAX, time intelligence, dashboard publishing

Visualisation & Tools - Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau overview

Data Storytelling - chart selection, design principles, accessibility, narrative frameworks

Metrics & Frameworks - KPI trees, North Star metrics, LTV, CAC, churn, funnel analysis, RFM

Learning Outcome:

Build Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards in Power BI and communicate insight through evidence-based data storytelling.

Statistics, Experimentation & Forecasting

Module 4

4 Weeks

Topics covered

Exploratory Data Analysis - univariate, bivariate, multivariate analysis, feature creation, outlier detection

Statistical Foundations - normal distribution, CLT, sampling, confidence intervals

Hypothesis Testing & A/B - z-test, t-test, A/B testing, sample size, significance

Time Series Forecasting - stationarity, ARIMA, Prophet, validation, forecasting metrics

Learning Outcome:

Apply statistics, experimentation, and time series forecasting to real business decisions.

Machine Learning, Explainability & Model Deployment

Module 5

4 Weeks

Topics covered

Machine Learning Foundations - ML lifecycle, feature engineering, evaluation metrics, bias-variance, governance

Supervised Learning - linear & logistic regression, decision trees, imbalanced data

Ensembles, Clustering & AutoML - Random Forest, XGBoost, K-Means, PCA, AutoML

Explainability & Responsible AI - SHAP, LIME, bias auditing, responsible AI

Deployment & Integration - MLflow, model serving, FastAPI, A/B testing, integrative project

Learning Outcome:

Build, evaluate, explain and deploy Machine Learning (ML) models following responsible AI practice.

Agentic AI, RAG & AI Engineering

Module 6

4 Weeks

Topics covered

LLM & NLP Foundations - transformers, attention, embeddings, tokenisation, prompting

RAG & Vector Search - embeddings, vector databases, semantic search, RAG, retrieval evaluation

Agentic AI - AI agents, function calling, tool use, memory, guardrails

Multi-Agent Orchestration - LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, MCP, human-in-the-loop

MLOps & Data Governance - model monitoring, CI/CD, LangSmith, governance, GenAI ethics

Learning Outcome:

Design Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI systems, and reason about their governance and cost.

Capstone: End-to-End AI-Powered Business Solution

Module 7

2 Weeks

Topics covered

Start - problem selection, data sourcing, project planning, success criteria

Build - pipeline design, EDA, ML model, AI integration, explainability

Deliver - dashboard, automated reporting, executive pitch, case study

Deliverable:

Deliver an end-to-end, AI-powered business solution and present it to an executive panel.

Programming Tools

Certification: Gain Credentials That Hold Value

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

Hands-On Learning & Projects

Industry-relevant curriculum taught by leading faculty & industry experts with live online sessions.Projects are indicative in nature and may change.

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26

Weeks

7+

Micro Projects

1

Capstone

Experts Shaping Your All-Round Success

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Instructors

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Industry Experts

Experience: PCP in DS & Agentic AI

With You Every Step of the Way

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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PCP in DS & Agentic AI Course Fees

Invest In Your Success

6 Months
Starting at
INR 4,847/month
Totally INR 99,000*No taxes applicable

Inclusions

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PCP in DS & Agentic AI Course Eligibility

Course Eligibility

The admissions process for this Agentic AI certification course is very easy, and can be done completely online

Eligibility

  Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree present in Final Year are eligible for this program.

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