Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has introduced a new set of online executive programmes focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Technology Leadership, aimed at helping working professionals build future-ready skills in high-demand technology domains.
Launched as part of the institute’s Platinum Jubilee initiatives, the programmes include Executive Post Graduate Certificate courses in Generative AI & Agentic AI, AI-Native Software Engineering, and Applied AI & Machine Learning. The institute has also introduced an Executive Programme in Technology & AI Leadership.
The courses will be delivered by multiple academic units within IIT Kharagpur, including the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Department of AI, and the Partha Ghosh School of Leadership. The programmes are designed in a live online format, allowing learners to access IIT Kharagpur’s academic expertise remotely while continuing their professional careers.
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According to the institute, the curriculum focuses on practical applications of AI technologies, covering areas such as large language models, generative systems, agent-based technologies, and real-world system design. The aim is to align academic learning with industry requirements and deployment-focused capabilities.
Suman Chakraborty said the initiative reflects the institute’s emphasis on building systems that work at scale under real-world constraints, adding that the programmes are intended for professionals seeking capability rather than just exposure.
