Professional Certificate in

Applied AI and
Machine Learning

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Table of Contents:
About the Program 3

About E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati 4

About Simplilearn 5

Key Features of the Program 6

Eligibility Criteria 7

Application Process 7

AI ML Industry Trends 9

Learning Outcomes 10

Learning Path Visualization 11

Skills Covered 18

Tools Covered 18

Projects 20

Certificates 23

Program Advisor 24

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About the Program
The AI market in India is projected to grow at ~25-35% CAGR until 2027, driven by a
robust AI talent pool and significant investments in the sector. This growth is driving
advancements across various industries, enhancing content creation, refining product
designs, and elevating customer service. AI is also enabling personalized marketing,
accelerating innovation, and providing sophisticated virtual assistance.

Our Professional Certificate in Applied AI and Machine Learning offers a comprehensive

learning experience in this rapidly growing field. Led by industry experts through live
virtual classes and hands-on projects, the program equips you with industry-relevant
skills. The curriculum covers essential AI and ML topics, from foundational Python
programming to advanced data science, machine learning, deep learning, natural
language processing, and speech recognition. Engaging in practical projects with
access to integrated labs will prepare you to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

Upon completing the program, you’ll gain access to Simplilearn’s Career Assistance
Services, including expert resume crafting and personalized interview coaching,
designed to elevate your career to new heights.

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About Electronics & ICT Academy,
IIT Guwahati
As an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), the
Electronics & ICT Academy was set up at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
(IIT Guwahati) under the scheme of “Financial Assistance for setting up Electronics
and ICT Academies.” On 26 March 2015, the project started at IIT Guwahati and the
academy was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi on 19 January
2016. The objective of the academy is to provide skill training to the Faculty Members
(engineering & non-engineering) in the area of recent trends in engineering & ICT
applications. The academy is designing specialized modules for imparting quality
training for enhancing employability and capacity building in the field of Electronics
& ICT. In the past 7 years, the academy has successfully conducted 400+ programs
through conventional classroom teaching and virtual classroom mode in different
institutes/universities of north eastern states, particularly in other states of India. To
date, the academy has successfully trained 20,000+ participants. The academy has
also signed an MoU with institutes/universities to host the programs and conduct
hands-on sessions. The academy collaborated with industries as training/industry
partners. The academy also offers online advanced certification courses in data
science, artificial intelligence & machine learning, big data, cloud computing, full
stack development, UI/UX, and VLSI design, and trained 2,000+ graduates and working
professionals. The academy has also trained 140+ Assam Police and Indian Navy
officials on cybercrime concepts and data science.

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About Simplilearn
Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online certificate program provider, enabling learners
around the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership
with world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging
technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and
more, that are transforming the global economy. Our hands-on and immersive
training includes live virtual classes, integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support,
and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million professionals and 2000
corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-
winning programs to achieve their career and business goals.

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Key Features of the Program

Receive a program Earn the opportunity

completion certificate for ‘Executive Alumni
from E&ICT Academy, Status’ from E&ICT
IIT Guwahati Academy, IIT Guwahati

Experience a curriculum Engage in practical

delivered in live virtual learning through 145+
classes by seasoned hands-on exercises and 13
industry experts industry-oriented projects

Participate in interactive
Leverage Simplilearn’s
live-virtual masterclasses
JobAssist to get noticed
delivered by esteemed IIT
by top hiring companies
Guwahati faculty

Gain exposure to advanced Explore 15+ modern AI tools

concepts in data science, and packages, including
machine learning, deep ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude,
learning, NLP, speech Uizard, MIRO, Zapier, Julius.
recognition, and prompt ai, Otter, Python, TensorFlow,
engineering Keras, Numpy, and more

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Eligibility Criteria
For admission to this Applied AI and Machine Learning program,
candidates should have:

A bachelor’s degree with an average of 50% or higher marks

Basic understanding of mathematics and programming concepts

Preferably, 2+ years of formal work experience

Application Process
The application process consists of three simple steps:

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Submit an Application Admission

Application Review
Complete the application, A panel of admissions An offer of admission
including a brief counselors will review will be made to
statement of purpose your application and qualified candidates.
explaining your interest statement of purpose to You can accept this
and qualifications for the determine whether you offer by paying the
program. qualify for acceptance. program fee.

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Talk to an Admissions Counselor
Our dedicated admissions counselors are ready to assist with any questions
or concerns you may have about this program.

Our team is available to:

Guide you through the application process

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Offer detailed insights into the curriculum, program outcomes, and more

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AI ML Industry Trends
$15.7 trillion $17 billion
Expected Total Projected value of India’s AI
Contribution of AI to the market by 2027, expanding
Global Economy By 2030 at a CAGR of 25-35%
Source: PwC Global Source: BCG

67% ₹13,50,000
YoY growth of AI engineer Average annual salary of an
positions in India AI/ML engineer in India
Source: BCG Source: Glassdoor

Who is this Program Ideal for?

This program is designed for professionals from various backgrounds and industries
who are eager to enhance their skills in generative AI and machine learning.
By bringing together individuals from different fields, the program fosters a dynamic
learning environment enriched by diverse perspectives. It is ideally suited for, but
not limited to, individuals pursuing or currently employed in the following roles:

IT Development

Software Engineering Product Management

Consulting AI and ML

Analysis

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Learning Outcomes

Proficiency in Python programming Expertise in data visualization

and data manipulation with using Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly,
NumPy and Pandas. and Bokeh.

Mastery of supervised and Skills in building and optimizing deep

unsupervised learning methods, neural networks with TensorFlow
including regression, classification, and Keras, and applying transformer
clustering, and ensemble techniques. models for NLP.

Expertise in prompt engineering Competence in text preprocessing,

and mastering ChatGPT’s classification, sentiment analysis,
capabilities and applications. and developing machine
translation systems.

Ability to build deep learning models

for speech recognition and apply NLP
models like BERT and GPT.

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 Learning Path Visualization

Core Topics

Programming Refresher

Applied Data Science with Python

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Specialization

Essentials of Generative AI,

Prompt Engineering & ChatGPT

Capstone Project

Elective Courses

NLP and Speech Recognition Academic Masterclass

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Core Courses
Module 1

Programming Refresher
This module is designed to equip you with essential programming skills,
focusing on Python. It provides a comprehensive introduction to software
concepts, programming basics, and Python-specific functionalities. The module
ensures that you build a solid foundation in Python programming, setting the
stage for more advanced topics.

Learning Outcomes
• Gain proficiency in Python • Understand and apply Object-
programming, covering installation, Oriented Programming (OOP)
syntax, and basic constructs. concepts in Python.

• Master Python data types, • Learn threading and multithreading

operators, conditional statements, concepts and their implementation
and loops. in Python.

• Develop skills in creating and using

Python functions.

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 Module 2

Applied Data Science with Python

This module is designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in data
science concepts, tools, and techniques. It covers the entire data science process,
including data manipulation, visualization, and statistical analysis, using Python
and its powerful libraries. This module ensures you are well-prepared to handle
real-world data science challenges and projects.

Learning Outcomes
• Develop a comprehensive • Construct visually appealing
understanding of the data science and informative graphs using
process and its components. Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and
Bokeh.
• Acquire skills in data wrangling
and preprocessing techniques. • Gain proficiency in using Python
and its libraries for data science
• Master the use of NumPy and
applications.
Pandas for data manipulation and
analysis.

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 Module 3

Machine Learning
This module provides an in-depth exploration of fundamental and advanced
concepts in machine learning. It covers a wide range of topics, from supervised
and unsupervised learning to ensemble methods and recommender systems. It
equips you with the skills to apply machine learning algorithms and techniques
to solve complex real-world problems using tools and packages in Python.

Learning Outcomes
• Develop a comprehensive • Construct and evaluate
understanding of machine learning classification models and
principles and applications. understand their performance
metrics.
• Gain proficiency in implementing
supervised learning algorithms for • Acquire expertise in unsupervised
classification and regression. learning methods and clustering
techniques.
• Master advanced regression
techniques and their applications. • Understand ensemble learning
techniques to improve model
• Develop recommender systems
performance.
using various filtering methods.

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 Module 4

Deep Learning Specialization

Dive into the core concepts and advanced deep learning techniques with this
module. It covers everything from neural networks and their architectures to
popular frameworks such as TensorFlow 2, Keras and PyTorch. Gain hands-on
practice with various models and optimization techniques, providing the skills
needed to implement deep learning solutions for complex problems.

Learning Outcomes
• Develop a thorough understanding • Learn dropout and early stopping
of deep learning principles and techniques to enhance model
their evolution. performance.

• Gain proficiency in building and • Gain experience with autoencoders

training deep neural networks and PyTorch for deep learning
(DNNs). applications.

• Master the use of TensorFlow and • Gain expertise in convolutional

Keras for model development and neural networks (CNNs) for image
optimization. classification and object detection.

• Understand transformer models for

natural language processing (NLP).

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 Module 5

Essentials of Generative AI,

Prompt Engineering & ChatGPT
This module provides an in-depth exploration of advanced AI topics, including
generative AI, prompt engineering, large language models (LLMs), and ChatGPT.
You will gain hands-on experience and practical insights into these technologies,
learning how to apply them effectively in various business scenarios. The module
emphasizes the critical role of prompt engineering in tailoring AI outputs to meet
specific needs and achieve desired results.

Learning Outcomes
• Gain an in-depth understanding of • Master ChatGPT, including
generative AI models, their types, its underlying mechanisms,
and operational principles. capabilities, and limitations.

• Explore explainable AI techniques • Learn about diverse applications

for system transparency. and use cases where ChatGPT can
be effectively deployed.
• Utilize prompt engineering
techniques to enhance and direct • Master fine-tuning strategies
the behavior of generative AI to adapt and optimize ChatGPT
models. models for specific tasks.

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 Module 6

Capstone
Upon completing the core courses, you embark on a capstone project to apply
your newly acquired skills. Guided by mentors, you learn to address real industry
challenges directly. This project not only marks the culmination of your learning
journey but also provides an opportunity to showcase your abilities to potential
employers in a real-world context.

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Electives:
1 NLP and Speech Recognition
This advanced course comprehensively explores the application of machine
learning algorithms to handle extensive volumes of natural language data.
It focuses primarily on natural language understanding, feature engineering,
natural language generation, automated speech recognition, speech-to-text
conversion, text-to-speech conversion, voice assistance devices, and the
creation of Alexa skills. By the end of the course, you will possess a profound
understanding of the principles underlying natural language processing and
speech recognition, empowering you to create sophisticated applications in
these domains.

2 Academic Masterclass
These sessions led by distinguished IIT Guwahati faculty members will offer
invaluable insights into the latest advancements in technology and techniques
across expansive domains such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence
(AI), Generative AI (GenAI), and Machine Learning (ML). Through in-depth
discussions and presentations, you will enhance your understanding of the
cutting-edge developments that are shaping these fields. This will equip you
with the knowledge and expertise needed to stay at the forefront of innovation
in the constantly evolving landscape of technology.

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Skills Covered
Python Programming Building and Optimizing Models

Data Manipulation Designing and Implementing CNNs

Data Visualization Sequential Modeling Techniques

Machine Learning Algorithms Prompt Engineering

Supervised Learning Techniques Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Unsupervised Learning Techniques Understanding GenAI Models

Tools Covered

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Projects
MLB Digital Platform Marketing Strategies with
Enhancement Exploratory Data Analysis

Develop backend modules for MLB’s Conduct exploratory data

digital platform to manage player analysis and hypothesis testing to
statistics, match schedules, and understand factors contributing to
ticket bookings and implement a customer acquisition and enhance
multi-threaded report generation marketing strategies.
system to enhance performance.

EdTech Backend System Sales Strategy Analysis

Create backend modules for SL Tech’s Analyze AAL’s fourth-quarter sales

edtech platform to manage learner data across different Australian states to
credentials, courses, and improve the identify high-revenue states and develop
overall learning experience. sales programs for underperforming
states, assisting the company in
data-driven expansion decisions.

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Predicting Employee Attrition Song Classification with
with Machine Learning Cluster Analysis

Build a machine learning model Perform cluster analysis to create

to predict employee attrition by personalized song playlists for
analyzing work habits and factors users based on their listening
influencing their desire to stay with behavior.
the company.

Home Loan Data Lending Club

Analysis Loan Data Analysis

Develop a deep learning model to Create a deep learning model to

predict the likelihood of loan defaults predict loan defaults using historical
using historical data, ensuring a data, addressing an imbalanced
secure lending process. dataset with numerous features.

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ChatGPT-Based Road Safety Analysis of
Storytelling Autopilot Feature

Design an interactive storytelling Analyze accident data involving

adventure using ChatGPT to Tesla’s autopilot feature to assess the
collaboratively create unique and impact of autopilot technology on
engaging narratives without coding. road safety.

Predict the Demand & Sales AI Recommendation Engine

of a Restaurant for Marketing

Predict demand for various items Use AI to understand the state of

across restaurants using machine historical structures and recommend
learning and deep learning algorithms the best places to visit to tourists.
to forecast sales over time.

Virtual Project Management Consultant

Develop prompts for ChatGPT to function as a virtual project

management consultant, providing advice on project planning,
risk management, team collaboration, and performance tracking.

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Certificates
Simplilearn has partnered with the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, to offer online
professional programs. Simplilearn’s award-winning immersive learning model
delivered via live virtual classes focuses on applied learning methods to create an
immediate career impact.

Upon completing this Applied AI and ML program, you will receive a program
completion certificate from the E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati.

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Program Advisor

Dr. Gaurav Trivedi

Associate Professor, Electronics
and Electrical Engineering Principal
Investigator, E&ICT Academy,
IIT Guwahati

Dr. Gaurav Trivedi is an Associate Professor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering

at IIT Guwahati. He is also a Principal Investigator at the E&ICT Academy. With an
M.Tech. in Microelectronics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay,
his research spans circuit simulation, VLSI CAD, electronics system design, computer
architecture, semiconductor devices, hardware security, embedded systems, IoT,
high-performance computing, large-scale optimization, and machine learning.

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