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    12 hours/week

    12 Months

    Credentials

    PG Diploma in Data Science & AI

    Career Support

    Career Coaching, Job Fairs, Placement Support

    Batch Start, Limited Seats Available

    Dec 31, 2023

    Eligibility Criteria

    Bachelor's degree

    100% European ECTS Credits

    60 Credits

    About the Programme

    Receive industry mentorship, dedicated career support, learn 14+ Programming Tools & Languages & much more.

    Dedicated Career Assistance

    Dedicated Career Assistance

    Receive 1:1 career counselling sessions & mock interviews with hiring managers. Further your career with our 300+ hiring partners.

    Student Support

    Student Support

    Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.

    Programme Overview

    Key Highlights

    Up-to-date modules integrated with Generative AI
    Up-to-date modules integrated with Generative AI
    Complimentary Python Programming Bootcamp
    Complimentary Python Programming Bootcamp
    Career Essential Soft Skills Program
    Career Essential Soft Skills Program
    Designed for Working Professionals
    Designed for Working Professionals
    15+ Case Studies and Projects
    15+ Case Studies and Projects
    14+ Programming Tools & Languages
    14+ Programming Tools & Languages
    Student support is available 7 days a week, 24*7.
    Student support is available 7 days a week, 24*7.
    Career mentorship Sessions(1:1)
    Career mentorship Sessions(1:1)
    Exclusive Job opportunities Portal
    Exclusive Job opportunities Portal
    High Performance Coaching(1:1)
    High Performance Coaching(1:1)
    Just-in-Time Interviews
    Just-in-Time Interviews
    AI Powered Profile Builder
    AI Powered Profile Builder
    Personalised Industry Session
    Personalised Industry Session
    Career Bootcamp
    Career Bootcamp
    No Cost EMI Option
    No Cost EMI Option
    Daily Doubt Resolution Support
    Daily Doubt Resolution Support
    Blended Learning with Live & Recorded Classes
    Blended Learning with Live & Recorded Classes

    Syllabus

    Delivered by renowned academic professionals and industry experts, our program offers a top-tier curriculum that sets the standard in the field of data science and artificial intelligence education. Now integrated with Generative AI modules.

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    Top Skills You Will Learn

    Predictive Analytics using Python, Machine Learning, Data Viview more

    Job Opportunities

    Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Product Analystview more

    Who Is This Programme For?

    Engineers, Marketing & Sales Professionals, Freshers, Domainview more

    Minimum Eligibility

    Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

    Programming Languages and Tools

    Woolf

    PG Diploma in Data Science & AI from upGrad and WOOLF
    Earn a PG Diploma degree which gives European credits
    PG Diploma in Data Science & AI from upGrad and WOOLF
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    • Earn an Associate alumni status from upGrad
    • Learn through real-life industry projects
    • Cutting-edge concepts of Data Science & AI

    Explore our Learning Platform

    Learn on an AI-powered & personalised platform with best-in-class content, live sessions & mentoring from leading industry experts.
    Explore our Learning Platform

    Instructors

    Learn from India’s leading Data Science faculty & industry experts

    Syllabus

    Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions. Now integrated with Generative AI modules.

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    400+
    Content Hours Available
    15+
    Industry Projects
    57
    Live Learning Sessions
    14+
    Programming Tools/ Languages

    Fundamentals of Predictive Modelling

    6 Weeks
    • Intro to Python - I
    • Intro to Python - II
    • Programming in Python
    • Basics of SQL
    • Advanced SQL - I
    • Graded Project: SQL - RSVP Movies

    Exploratory Data Analysis & Management

    6 Weeks
    • Python for Data Science - Numpy
    • Python for Data Science - Pandas
    • Data Visualisation + EDA - I
    • EDA - II
    • Graded Project: Credit EDA
    • Buffer

    Topics in Data Mining

    6 Weeks
    • Data Modelling
    • Advanced SQL - II
    • Analytical Thinking and Structured Problem Solving
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Searching, Sorting, Algorithm Analysis and Recursion
    • Graded Project: SQL & Python Lab

    Data Visualisation

    4 Weeks
    • Basic Visualisation using Tableau
    • Data Analysis and Visualisation in PowerBI
    • Analytical Thinking and Structured Problem Solving using Frameworks
    • Graded Project: Data Storytelling

    Statistical Inference

    6 Weeks
    • Inferential Statistics
    • Hypothesis Testing
    • Linear Regression - I
    • Linear Regression - II
    • Graded Project: Linear Regression
    • Buffer

    Data Science in Practice

    4 Weeks
    • Casptone - Week 1
    • Casptone - Week 2
    • Casptone - Week 3
    • Casptone - Week 4

    Advanced Predictive Modelling

    6 Weeks
    • Logistic Regression - I
    • Logistic Regression - II
    • Classification using Decision Trees
    • Unsupervised Learning: Clustering
    • Model Selection - I
    • Graded Project: Lead Scoring

    Machine Learning I

    6 Weeks
    • PCA
    • Advanced Regression
    • Bagging & Random Forests
    • Boosting
    • Model Selection - II
    • Graded Project: Telecom Churn

    Text Mining and Natural Language Processing

    5 Weeks
    • Basics of NLP and Text Mining - Lexical Processing
    • Neural Nets for NLP
    • Syntactic Processing
    • Introduction to Semantic Processing & Distributional Semantics
    • Graded Project: Syntactic Processing

    Introduction to Generative AI

    5 Weeks
    • Intro to Generative AI and ChatGPT
    • Prompt Engineering Techniques and Advanced Prompt Engineering
    • Applications of LLMs for Text based ML tasks
    • Graded Project: Create a LLM based application
    • Buffer

    Industry Projects

    Learn through real-life industry projects sponsored by top companies across industries
    • Engage in collaborative projects with student-mentor interaction
    • Benefit by learning in-person with expert mentors
    • Personalised subjective feedback on your submissions to facilitate improvement

    The upGrad Advantage

    Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you master Data Science
    benefits

    Industry-Leading Course Curriculum & Content

    Industry-Leading Course Curriculum & Content
    Case-based Pedagogy
    • Tools and Simulations, 50+ Caselets overall
    • Learn from industry cases for practical application
    Courses taught by Industry Experts
    • Industry Experts teach sessions in every course to keep it industry-relevant
    Blended Learning
    • Mix of Live Classes & Recorded lectures for your convenience
    benefits

    Extensive Learning Support

    Extensive Learning Support
    Expert Feedbacks & Supervisors
    • Personalised expert feedback on assignments and projects
    • Additional live classes by experts to clarify concept-related doubts
    • A dedicated thesis supervisor for one-on-one supervision on your research project.
    Doubt Resolution & Feedbacks
    • 24*7 Student Support, dedicated "Talk to Us" option and email ID
    • Quick doubt resolution by industry experts & peers on forums
    benefits

    Job Fairs & Networking Events

    Job Fairs & Networking Events
    Maximize career transitions through Job Fairs
    • Held across 2-3 key cities every few months
    • Interview with our hiring partners and connect with them
    Network with hiring partners and fellow Masters in Data Science learners
    • Network with your Masters in Data Science program peers
    • Meet other upGrad Masters in Data Science learners for cross-learning
    • Meet industry experts, upGrad teams and alumni in fun-filled Networking Basecamps!
    benefits

    Unparalleled Career Services

    Unparalleled Career Services
    Personalised Mentorship & Coaching
    • Mentorship by industry experts to help you determine your Career Path & Options
    • One-on-one coaching to help you get the best career transition
    Mock Interviews, Resume Building
    • Get on-demand mock interviews for when you have to prepare for interviews
    • Use our AI-driven Top Resume Building tools to impress recruiters

    Our Learners Work At

    Top companies from all around the world have recruited upGrad alumni

    Over 500 Careers Transformed

    Admission Process

    There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

    Program Fees- Indian Residents

    ₹ NaN (Incl. Taxes)*

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    *Starting at INR 6,736/month. No Cost EMI options available
    The credit facility is provided by a third party credit facility provider and any arrangement with such third party is outside upGrad's purview.

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    - Based on upGrad NPS response data obtained from ~1252 learners, between 2nd Oct'21 to 18th Oct'21 for upGrad courses*. The review was performed by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. upGrad is a platform to facilitate program delivery by educational institutions and is not a college or a university itself. *programs.upgrad.com/disclaimer_courselist

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Course Eligibility

    Who is this program for?

    The Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science & AI is ideally suited for individuals who have a strong interest in data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and aspire to pursue a rewarding career in these fields. This program is suitable for graduates seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in data science, as well as professionals looking to transition into the rapidly growing field of data analytics and AI.

    Is there an eligibility criteria for this program?

    Yes. You need to have a Bachelor’s Degree 

    What is the admission process?

    The admissions process is completely online. The following are the key steps in the application process: 

    Step 1 - Fill out the application form 
    Step 2 - Get shortlisted and receive the offer letter: The candidates will be evaluated based on their profile, i.e. professional experience and academic scores. 
    Step 3 - Block your seat and Complete the Payment: Upon receiving the offer letter, block your seat by paying a caution amount and paying the balance fee.

    Course Curriculum

    What kind of certification will I get after completion of this course?

    Post successful completion of this program, you will get an Post Graduate Diploma Certificate in DS & AI from upGrad and WOOLF 

    How much time do I need to spend to achieve success in the program?

    You will need to spend 12+ hrs/week to get optimum results and learn. 

    Overall, this program will have video content broken down into small easy-to-complete segments that you can watch on the go-across devices. The remaining hours of engagement will be a mix of industry projects, live instructor sessions, mentoring sessions, and online and offline meetups. 

    How do I know that this program’s curriculum is the best?

    The curriculum is developed by the best Faculty Members from upGrad Institute with special inputs from industry experts, which makes it extremely relevant to working professionals. 

    Along with it, our Support Services, Career Assistance, and Live Sessions make it a classroom experience, that no one else in the market can offer. 

    How would these real-industry projects help me?

    Our programs have a strong experiential component that will prepare you to apply your learning on the job. Learn - Experience - Apply. Case Studies and industry projects will help you to experience real-life challenges in Management. These will enable you to step into the shoes of leading managers at companies and put to use the theoretical learning in an experiential manner. Post this programme, these will serve as a portfolio of projects you can illustrate to advance your career. 

    What kind of support does upGrad offer?

    - Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7

    - You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com  Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us"  option on the Learn platform

    - Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, and submissions, offer guidance and resolve their non-academic queries.

    - Extensive academic support through the Discussion Forum, and weekly TA-Sessions. Just like in a university, your batchmates will help you with any academic queries. This will happen via the Discussion Forum.

    - Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. Your academic queries will be solved by the Faculty and TAs in 36-48 hours

     

    Refund Policy/Financials

    How much do I pay to block my seat?

    You need to pay ₹ 15,000 to block your seat. 

    No Cost Credit Card EMI FAQ's

    0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

    1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
    No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and State Bank of India).

    2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
    Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

    3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
    No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

    4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?
    If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

    5. Are there any fees or down payment?
    Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

    6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
    Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

    7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
    Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

    8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
    Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
    HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
    ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

    9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
    You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

    10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
    Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

    11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
    Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

    Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
    Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
    [Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
    EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
    Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000

    Is there any deferral or refund policy for this program?

    Refund Policy: (Programmes with prep-session component) 

    • Student must pay an applicable caution money for the enrolment to the Programme. This caution amount will be adjustable against the total Programme fee payable by the student.
    • You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counselor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. Processing fee of Rs. 10,000/- will be levied. If less than Rs. 10,000/- have been paid in total, student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
    • Student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if any such refund requests are raised post Cohort Commencement Date and student will continue to pay the EMI for loan (if applicable) and such loan cannot be cancelled. This is also applicable for those students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the student can raise a request for Pre-Programme deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
    • In case of a refund, student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total cancelled loan amount.
    • Student must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded.
    • Request for refund must be sent via e-mail in the prescribed Refund Request Form. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the Academic Committee.

    1st Deferral (pre or post programme commencement) is free for all enrolled students with the following conditions:

    • The Executive Post Graduate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 3 years from the initial batch start date.
    • The Advanced Certificate Program learners should complete the course in a maximum duration of 2 years from the initial batch start date.

    2nd deferral will be charged as explained below. 

     2nd Deferral Policy: (Pre- Programme Commencement) 

    • If a student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the cohort starts, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
    • However, the student will be required to pay 50% of the total course fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
    • A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of initial batch the student enrolled for.
    • The student has time till the current cohort launch date to make the payment of the 50% program fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the student now asks for a refund, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
    • The fee applicable to the deferred student will be as per prevailing fee for the batch student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).

    2nd Deferral Policy: (Post Programme Commencement) 

    • If a student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, we provide the opportunity for the student to defer to another batch.
    • A student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of initial batch the student enrolled for.
    • The student will be required to pay a deferral fees of 10% of the total course amount fee + Taxes if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
    • The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
    • Till this is completed, the student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
    • The student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee post which the deferral request will expire, and the student will continue as part of the current cohort.
    • If the student completes the deferral payment, the student’s login will be disabled, the student will leave the deferred cohort and the student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort. For clarification, the grades of the graded assignments will be carried forward, whether the student had submitted these grading during the initial stage.
    • The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.

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