Educationkhoj News Desk | October 13, 2026
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur is running various postgraduate and professional certificate programs in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated technology domains. These programs include emerging domains of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, AI-enabled software engineering, data science, and product development in AI.
These programs are meant to assist the candidates in enhancing their professional and technical skills in addition to their current education and job profile. Eligibility, duration, and fees for the programs differ based on their nature.
As per the information on the online programs provided by the institute, some of the courses offer live classroom sessions, projects, and curricula specifically designed to link theoretical concepts with practical applications.
List of IIT Kharagpur’s Online AI Programmes
The list of postgraduate and professional certificate courses at the institute include:
- Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Generative AI and Agentic AI: It covers topics such as Generative AI, LLMs, model customization, RAG, agents, and AI deployment.
- Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Applied AI and Machine Learning: The course covers topics like AI basics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Generative AI, and deployment.
- Executive Programme in Technology and AI Leadership: For professionals looking to learn about the strategies related to technology and AI, and leadership in organisations.
- Executive Post Graduate Certificate in AI-Native Software Engineering: This course is designed to cover integration of AI in software engineering, intelligent applications, system architecture and deployment.
- Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Building AI Products, Systems and Services: For people interested in learning about the AI product management and strategy.
- Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science and Agentic AI: Combination of data science along with new approaches of AI and agents.
- Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech and AI: For people interested in Financial technology and Artificial Intelligence.
Different programs cater to different educational purposes, including the application of AI engineering skills as well as business strategy and product development. It is advisable that candidates visit the respective program page to determine which program suits their educational and career goals.
Programme Duration and Learning Format
The length depends on the programme. For instance, the online Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Applied AI and Machine Learning at IIT Kharagpur is noted to be a programme of eight months duration. The Generative AI and Agentic AI certificate programme from the same institution is an eight-month long programme while the Building AI Products, Systems and Services programme is a six-month long programme.
The Applied AI and Machine Learning programme and the Generative AI and Agentic AI programme note their mode of learning as 100% live online. The programmes offer practical and project work to enable the participants learn about the development and application of the AI systems.
There are some programmes that allow the attendees an opportunity to participate in an award or graduation ceremony on campus at IIT Kharagpur. The details of this need to be confirmed through the course terms.
Who Can Apply?
The courses are basically meant for graduates and professionals who would like to acquire expertise in AI and related technologies. But this varies according to specialization and qualifications necessary.
Those who wish to apply should visit the respective courses' web pages to learn about the minimum qualifications, admission procedures, fees, payment modes, batch starting dates, and deadlines before applying.
Those who intend to pursue a career in AI must see to it that the technical qualification of the course suits their current understanding of math and computing.
Why Are AI Courses Gaining Importance?
Artificial intelligence technology has been extensively utilized in various areas such as education, health care, banking, financial, manufacturing, retail and software programming. Companies have started investigating the use of artificial intelligence in data analysis, automation, customer service, decision making and even in the creation of innovative products and services.
As such utilization is extended, there is a need by professionals to develop their knowledge and learn about new technologies. Such courses include Machine Learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI. However, qualifications in AI do not guarantee employment or career progression. This is dependent on the qualifications and skills of the learner.
How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur’s Online AI Courses
Candidates who are interested may visit the programs’ webpage and obtain information about the requirements for applying along with the application process from the official IIT Kharagpur online learning portal.
Website link: https://online.iitkgp.ac.in/
It is recommended that applicants check all the required fees, deadlines for submitting applications, duration of the program and other admission criteria from the webpage of the concerned program.
