Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and deep learning PG programs to be launched at IIT-Guwahati

With a joint effort with Times Professional Learning, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will begin Post Graduate (PG) certificate programs in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning (TPL). The programs are designed to provide career advancement and skill up-gradation for working professionals in accordance with industry and corporate world requirements and are matched with the National Education Policy 2020 instructions to Higher Education Institutes.

On the official website of IIT Guwahati, iitg.ac.in, aspirants can apply for the program. Candidates must have at least two years of work experience in IT or software development and a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

The Post Graduate Certificate Program in Cybersecurity is an eight-month course designed to provide career enhancement and skill up-gradation in fast-paced job roles such as network security specialist, cyber security analyst, cybersecurity architects, cyber security manager, and C-suite positions such as Chief Information Security Officer.

The released notice says, "The demand for cybersecurity domain experts has doubled in the last year amidst rising global concerns of security breaches and rapid digitalization across organizations and institutions during the pandemic."

“AI-based technology has made rapid inroads through its seamless mechanisms and improved productivity through reduced human intervention. With the greater adoption of technology, there is a growing need for people with the best-in-class technical skill sets to meet demand,” IIT Guwahati Director Prof. T. G. Sitharam stated.

He said, “Our partnership with TimesTSW for these programmes will fulfill the requirements in AI and Cyber security across sectors.”

Prof. Sitharam stated that the curriculum is precisely designed with foundational and advanced subjects to equip our students with complete knowledge leading across these specialized disciplines while adhering to industry standards.