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All-new 2026 curriculum | 12-month online program
Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI
Build practical data and AI capability through an industry-focused curriculum, applied projects and a specialisation aligned with your career.
IIITB Executive Diploma Microsoft GenAI Certificate 4.5/5 from 12,872 ratings
12 monthsOnline learning
30+ projectsHands-on portfolio
30,000+Learners enrolled
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Designed for application
Learn by solving, building and presenting
Move from core concepts to portfolio-grade work with guided practice at every stage.
Create a work-ready portfolio
Complete 30+ projects across domains, plus a capstone aligned with your career direction.
Get personalised support
Access learning assistance, career preparation, profile building and interview practice.
2026 curriculum
A clear path from fundamentals to specialisation
01
Foundations
Mathematics, Python, SQL and programming essentials.
02
Data analysis
Exploration, statistics, visualisation and business insights.
03
AI and ML
Machine learning, model evaluation and GenAI applications.
04
Specialisation
Choose Data Analysis or Data Engineering for your goals.
PythonSQLPandasMachine LearningGenAICloud
Choose your direction
Two career-focused specialisations
Select a path based on the kind of problems you want to solve.
Business & non-tech
Data Analysis
Turn complex data into decisions, stories and measurable business action.
- Analytics and visualisation
- GenAI and LLM evaluation
- Business-focused case studies
- Modern BI and collaboration tools
Tech & engineering
Data Engineering
Build the pipelines, cloud systems and platforms that dependable AI needs.
- Cloud data architecture
- Data pipelines and monitoring
- Infrastructure as code
- Vector databases and streaming
Learner outcomes
Career transitions featured by upGrad
Examples displayed on the official program page. Individual outcomes vary.
VMViraj Morgaonkar
Before
Sys Admin at Amazon
After
ML Data Associate at Amazon
SPSindhu P
Before
Lecturer at Government College
After
Data Analyst at Flipkart
ASAbhay Pratap Singh
Before
Associate Consultant
After
Big Data Engineer
Recognised credentials
See the credentials you can work toward
Complete the program to earn an Executive Diploma in Data Science & AI from IIIT Bangalore, with an additional Generative AI professional certificate from Microsoft as described on the official program page.
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Beyond the lessons
Support across learning and career preparation
Applied learningPractice, coding and project feedback
Peer networkConnect with learners and alumni
Career preparationProfile, CV and interview support
Modern skillsCloud, data and GenAI workflows
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Frequently asked questions
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Talk to a program advisorWho is this program designed for?
The program is built for working professionals and graduates who want practical data, AI and machine learning skills. The learning path begins with fundamentals and supports both technical and non-technical backgrounds.
What are the eligibility requirements?
The current program page states that applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree, or an equivalent qualification, with at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA. Final eligibility is confirmed by upGrad and IIIT Bangalore.
Can I continue working while studying?
Yes. The 12-month online format combines learning videos with live sessions and is designed around the schedules of working professionals.
Which specialisation should I choose?
Data Analysis is suited to professionals who want to turn data into business decisions. Data Engineering is suited to those who want to build reliable data platforms, pipelines and cloud systems. A program advisor can help you compare both tracks.
Does submitting this form confirm admission?
No. It requests counselling and an eligibility review. Admission, fees, scholarships and cohort availability are confirmed by upGrad through its official admissions process.
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