Indian Institute of Science (IISc) along with TalentSprint announced the launch of a PG level Advanced Certification Program in Deep Learning. This 10-month executive program is designed for aspiring and practising AI/ML professionals who want to build expertise in deep learning.
The program is designed to provide a practical understanding of how machine learning algorithms can be developed and optimised for hardware, which can be applied in areas such as edge computing. Apart from this, the program aims at providing expertise in areas such as speech, text, image and video.
The classes would be taught through live interactive sessions by renowned faculty from IISc, in association with TalentSprint. It will provide hands-on learning on curated projects with industry mentor support. The learners will get to work with capstone projects apart from an option of bringing their own projects. The program will also enable participants to establish a portfolio that demonstrates their learnings. This program will also help learners connect to the deep tech alumni network to reap long-term career benefits.
“Deep Learning is increasingly being used to extract valuable insights from enormous amounts of data, build innovative products and improve customer experience, thereby enhancing revenue opportunities. This has led to a massive growth in need for professionals with expertise in Deep Learning,” shared Prof Chiranjib Bhattacharya, Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science & Automation, and Dean of the Advanced Deep Learning Program.
He added that this program will fulfil that need. “Our team of research faculty will teach and mentor participants and help them build expertise in both the fundamentals and applications of Deep Learning,” he said.
“This program has been specifically designed for working professionals keen to unleash the potential of deep learning in their careers. This academic program will bring together lectures by top research faculty at IISc and hands-on labs and projects supported by industry mentors,” said Dr Santanu Paul, Co-Founder and CEO, TalentSprint.
The enrolment for the first cohort are open now and classed with commence in March 2021.
