NIT Warangal partners with Edureka to prepare industry relevant AI and ML experts

National Institute of Technology, Warangal, is set to start a Postgraduate programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in association with Edureka- a global e-learning platform. The programme aims to equip professionals with the cutting edge technology relevant to the specific industry.

The postgraduate programme seeks to develop the next force of highly skilled professionals and experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The curriculum of the programme has been developed by the Faculty of NIT, Warangal, Edureka experts, industry veterans and a large pool of SME’s.

Mentioning about the partnership Cr. N.V Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Warangal, said, “ In the last few months, our dedicated faculty and team of researchers in the E&ICT Academy have collaborated with Edureka to create this programme which will aid in meeting the unprecedented demand for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning experts in the near future. With NIT Warangal and Edureka coming together, it gives us an opportunity to bring you the best of both worlds- our deep expertise and Edureka’s effective learning system and their commitments to excellence. We are confident that participants of this programme will emerge as though leaders in AI-ML space and will play a vital role in the decades to come.”

Ananda Rao Ladi, Chief Learning Officer, Edureka said that they (Edureka) were excited that one of the leading institutions in the country- NIT, Warangal had chosen to partner with them. Speaking on the occasions Mr. Ladi mentioned, “It is a known fact that the skill gap in Artificial Intelligence is a major deterrent to its adoption across business. Together we will provide holistic training to individuals to help them keep up with the pace of innovation using AI and ML in the country”

Candidates who wish to apply for the programme must have completed BCA, MCA, or B.Tech or have programming experience. The candidate must have completed their class 12 in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the subjects.

Admissions to the programme will be conducted based on interviews which will be conducted for the candidates.

The programme will span through nine months which will include 450 hours of intensive learning. After completing the programme the candidates will receive a PGP certificate and will be an alumnus of the E& ICT Academy. The programme promises 100 percent placement assistance for all learners.