AI Skilling Program in Collaboration with Google and YouTube; Govt Announces 15,000 Scholarships
AI Skilling Program: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) Mumbai, has partnered with Google and YouTube and launched an AI Skilling initiative. This program will offer 15,000 scholarships to the young professionals in the creative industry. Check this article to know more about the collaboration, its offerings, and the AI Skilling Program.
AI Skilling Program: AI Skilling Program is launched by the government with an aim of powering India’s future with AI. The program is useful for content creators & creative professionals as well as developers & technologists. The program is designed in such a manner that the candidates will learn from the foundation of AI to the specialisations. The course is designed for two phases: Foundation and Specialisation. The foundation course is offered only in online mode and the specialisation is offered in hybrid mode. The learners can complete the course at their own pace. The total duration of the foundation course is 33+ hours. Those who complete the Foundation stage will be eligible to enroll in the Specialisation course. After completion of each course, the learners will receive a certificate.
What is an AI Skilling Program?
This is a two-phased national initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the creative industry. It equips students and creators with foundational knowledge and practical expertise in Google's AI tools, like Veo, AI Studio, and Gemini, to prepare them for the global creative economy.
Who is Eligible for the AI Skilling Program?
Those who are interested in applying for the AI Skilling program can be any of the following:
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Students
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Aspiring creators
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Creative professionals
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Developers and Technologists
How to Apply for AI Skilling Program?
Interested candidates can apply through the following steps:
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Go to IICT official website- iict.org.
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On the homepage, you will find the link to enroll for AI Skills House. Click on it.
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You will be redirected to the page of AI Skills House - Application Form for Phase I.
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Fill all the required fields to complete the enrollment process.
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After filling all the details click on Submit Registration.
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You are now registered for the AI Skills House program.
Direct Link to Enroll for the AI Skilling Program
What is the Duration of the Program?
The foundational certifications can be completed within 33 hours of study. Students who complete the foundation course can go for the specialised creative projects and advanced tool training, which varies based on your personal pace and chosen creative track.
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