Advanced Certification Programme in Generative AI & Large Language Models
Offered by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) at IISc
- Duration
6 months |
175 hours of learning - Mode
Live online classes and on-campus visit
- Commencement Date
30th October, 2026
- Application Closure Date
Closing Soon
Programme Overview
Generative AI and Large Language Models are transforming how industries build products, automate decisions, and create intelligent systems. The Advanced Certification Programme in Generative AI & Large Language Models from CCE, IISc Bengaluru, equips professionals with the technical depth and practical skills needed to thrive in this AI-driven era.
The programme covers core areas including deep learning, transformers, LLMs, GANs, VAEs, and diffusion models, supported by hands-on labs and a capstone project. Participants gain real-world experience in building and evaluating AI systems using modern tools and frameworks.
Delivered by IISc faculty through live online sessions, the programme blends academic rigor with industry relevance. A campus visit, structured assessments, and guided projects ensure applied learning.
Designed for engineers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts, this programme builds strong foundations for careers in Generative AI, LLM engineering, and advanced AI system development.
Programme Details
Session Timings:
Lectures are held on Sunday*
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (including a 30-minute break)
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Quiz & Teaching Assistant Sessions)
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Assignments & Self-Learning Activities)
*Schedule subject to final confirmation.
Programme Schedule
- Platform Orientation: 30th October 2026
- Classes Start Date: 22nd November 2026
Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year of work experience is preferred. This requirement may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.
- Prior Knowledge: Basic proficiency in Python programming is recommended.
Selection Process
- Candidates are required to submit an online application through the programme website.
- Candidate applications are screened based on the prescribed eligibility criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates are evaluated and reviewed by the programme faculty.
- Final admission offers are extended to selected candidates upon faculty approval.
Who can attend?
Designed for ambitious professionals looking to lead the next wave of AI-driven innovation:
- Software Engineers and Developers seeking to build expertise in Generative AI and LLMs
- Technical Architects designing intelligent and scalable AI solutions
- Data Scientists and Machine Learning Professionals looking to advance their AI capabilities
- Technology Managers transitioning into AI leadership and transformation roles
- Product Managers building next-generation AI-powered products and platforms
- Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Strategy Leaders driving business growth through AI
- Professionals across industries, academia, and government aspiring to harness the power of Generative AI for real-world impact
IISc at a Glance: India’s Premier Institute for Innovation and Excellence
About IISc
IISc (Indian Institute of Science) is India’s oldest and finest higher education institute. It pursues excellence in research and education in several fields of Science and Engineering. It is one of the first three publicly funded institutes to be awarded the Institute of Eminence status. The alumni of IISc hold significant academic and industry positions around the globe.
IISc’s Center for Continuing Education (CCE) offers this Advanced Certification Programme in Generative AI & Large Language Models, designed to equip professionals with deep technical expertise in cutting-edge AI technologies. For more information, visit – cce.iisc.ac.in.
About CCE
The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) was established in 1975-76 with the primary objective of providing continuing education to individuals in universities, research and development (R&D) laboratories, and industries, leveraging the resources of the Institute. The courses offered are meticulously designed to cater to the needs of diverse target groups, ranging from high school teachers to research scientists and engineers, empowering graduate engineers and scientists to evolve into competent and creative managers in technology-driven and data-centric organizations. Over the years, the CCE has significantly expanded both the scope and depth of its offerings. The CCE is committed to evolving effective teaching norms and methods, providing educational services, conducting workshops, designing specialized courses, organizing tests and examinations, and issuing appropriate grading certificates to participants, all in accordance with the Institute’s established standards.
India’s #1 University (2016-25) & Research Institute (2021-25)
Pedagogical Methodology
Learning Outcomes
Understand core principles of Generative AI and Deep Learning
Build and evaluate Large Language Model applications
Develop AI-powered solutions using modern frameworks
Apply Generative AI techniques across business use cases
Evaluate model performance, ethics, bias, and governance
Design and implement enterprise-ready AI workflows
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Admission Process
- 1
Eligibility of Applicant
- 2
Application Submission
- 3
Screening & Shortlisting
- 4
Admission & Fee Payment
- 5
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Syllabus Breakdown
- Computer Vision Fundamentals
- Perceptrons & Supervised Learning
- Backpropagation
- CNN Architectures
- Attention Mechanisms & Transformers
- Introduction to LLMs
- Text, Audio & Video Applications
- Model Scaling & Performance
- AI Ethics & Bias
- Current Benchmarks and Capabilities
- Probabilistic Generative Models
- Variational Inference
- VAE Architectures
- Applications and Limitations
- GAN Architectures
- Loss Functions
- DCGAN, cGAN, CycleGAN
- StyleGAN Applications
- Diffusion Frameworks
- DDPM
- Stable Diffusion
- Model Training & Architectures
- Industry-relevant project demonstrating practical application of programme concepts.
Programme Fee Details
- Campus visit fee will be based on actuals and to be borne by the participants.
- Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The total fee mentioned above includes lab charges as well.
- *18% GST extra as applicable.
Application Fee
INR 2000Total Programme Fee
INR 2,50,000 + GSTEarn a Career Certificate
- Participants who achieve more than 75% attendance and over 50% in assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
- Participants who achieve more than 50% attendance and over 35% in assessments will receive a Certificate of Participation.
- Participants who do not meet the minimum attendance or assessment requirements will not be eligible for certification.
- Certification will be awarded by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IISc Bengaluru, subject to successful completion of the programme requirements.
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It is designed for engineers, data scientists, product managers, and professionals seeking to build expertise in Generative AI and LLM-based systems.
It is highly practical, with hands-on assignments, live sessions, tool-based learning, and a real-world capstone project.
Yes, the programme is delivered through live interactive online sessions by IISc faculty and teaching assistants.
