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IIIT Bangalore
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI, powered by upGrad and IIIT Bangalore, is a comprehensive 30-week executive programme that takes learners from Machine Learning fundamentals to production-ready Applied AI and Autonomous Agentic AI systems. The programme follows a production-first approach with live and recorded sessions, 30+ real-world projects, two industry capstones, MLOps, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI System Design, Agent Frameworks, LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI and enterprise deployment practices. Learners gain hands-on experience building deployable ML pipelines and autonomous multi-agent systems while preparing for high-demand AI roles across industries.

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IIIT Bangalore Executive Post Graduate Programme

30 Weeks Executive Learning Journey

150+ Live Hours Faculty-led Interactive Sessions

30+ Projects Industry Assignments & Case Studies

2 Capstone Projects Applied AI & Agentic AI

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Programme Certificate Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI from IIIT Bangalore

Program Highlights

Everything that matters — at a glance

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Programme Duration
30 Weeks
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Learning Mode
Live + Recorded
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Live Learning
150+ Live Hours
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Projects
30+ Industry Projects
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Capstone Projects
2 Industry Capstones
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Programme Structure
Applied AI + Agentic AI
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Programme Partner
upGrad
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University
IIIT Bangalore
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Learning Commitment
6+ Hours/Week Live Learning
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Programme Outcome
Production ML Systems & Autonomous Multi-Agent AI Systems

How You Learn Online

UGC-compliant 4-Quadrant learning model — structured for working professionals

Video & E-Tutorial

Animated video lectures, virtual labs, audio content and full transcriptions — available 24/7

E-Content & Resources

Digital study material, e-books, case studies, web references and reading material uploaded weekly

Live Discussion Forum

Weekly live sessions with course coordinators for doubt-clearing and peer interaction

Assessments

Weekly quizzes, assignments, MCQs and project evaluations — structured and timely feedback

Program Curriculum

Industry-aligned, application-based — built for career outcomes

Part A - Applied AI

Course 1 - Programming for ML & AI (Weeks 1-4)

Python Programming
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Advanced NumPy
Advanced Pandas
SQL Joins, CTEs & Window Functions
Feature Engineering
Data Scaling & Encoding
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
Matplotlib
Seaborn
Git & GitHub
Data Validation
Business Data Visualization

Course 2 - Machine Learning & Deep Learning (Weeks 5-10)

Linear Regression
Logistic Regression
Decision Trees
Random Forest
XGBoost
LightGBM
Support Vector Machines (SVM)
Ensemble Learning
Clustering
Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
UMAP
Artificial Neural Networks
Backpropagation
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)
Transfer Learning
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN)
LSTM
Time Series Forecasting
ARIMA
Prophet
SHAP
LIME

Course 3 - MLOps & Production Systems (Weeks 11-13)

Production ML Pipelines
MLflow
Hyperparameter Optimization
Docker
FastAPI
Model Serving
Google Cloud Platform
AWS
CI/CD
Model Monitoring
Model Drift Detection
A/B Testing
Governance
Fairness & Bias
ROI Measurement
Stakeholder Communication

Capstone A - End-to-End ML System (Weeks 14-15)

Predictive Maintenance
End-to-End ML Pipeline
Model Selection
Hyperparameter Tuning
Model Registration
Explainable AI
Model Monitoring
Drift Detection
Production Deployment

Part B - Agentic AI

Course 5 - LLM Foundations & RAG Systems (Weeks 16-20)

Natural Language Processing
Transformers
Attention Mechanism
OpenAI APIs
Google AI APIs
Prompt Engineering
Few-shot Prompting
ReAct Prompting
Embeddings
Vector Databases
Similarity Search
Hybrid Search
Chunking Strategies
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Query Rewriting
Multi-hop Reasoning
Citation & Attribution
Fine-tuning
LoRA
QLoRA
PEFT

Course 6 - AI System Design Principles (Weeks 21-23)

Token Economics
Cost Optimization
LLM Architecture
Scaling Laws
AI Benchmarking
Load Balancing
Caching
Prompt Injection Defense
Privacy
Audit Logging
Identity & Access Management
Human-in-the-loop Systems
Enterprise AI Security

Course 7 - Building Agentic AI Systems (Weeks 24-28)

LangChain
LangGraph
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Microsoft AutoGen
Agent Workflows
Single Agent Architecture
Multi-Agent Systems
Tool Calling
Function Calling
Memory Management
Planning & Reasoning
Task Orchestration
Autonomous AI Agents
Reflection Agents
Evaluation Frameworks
Agent Observability
Production Agent Deployment

Capstone B - Enterprise Agentic AI System (Weeks 29-30)

Enterprise AI Assistant
Multi-Agent Architecture
RAG Pipeline
Vector Database Integration
Knowledge Base
Workflow Automation
API Integration
Production Deployment
Performance Optimization
Final Project Presentation

Career Preparation

Resume Building
GitHub Portfolio
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Mock Interviews
Technical Interview Preparation
System Design Interviews
AI Portfolio Development
Career Mentorship

4 Specializations

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Applied Artificial Intelligence IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

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Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
MLOps
Production AI

Agentic AI Engineering IIIT Bangalore Included ▼

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Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

LLMs
RAG
LangChain
Multi-Agent Systems

Production AI Systems upGrad Included ▼

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Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Docker
FastAPI
MLflow
Cloud Deployment

Enterprise AI Applications Microsoft Learning Included ▼

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Per SemesterIncluded

Zero Cost EMIIncluded

Key Modules:

Azure AI
OpenAI APIs
Enterprise AI
AI System Design

Fee Structure

Transparent pricing — paid semester-wise with Zero Cost EMI available

Specialization	Per Semester	Total Fee	EMI / Month (6 mo)
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI	NA	₹1,40,000	Starting at ₹6,500/month

The total programme fee is ₹1,40,000 with no tax applicable. Flexible financing options are available with EMIs starting from ₹6,500 per month for eligible learners.

Scholarships Available

Reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis

Category	Who's Eligible	Scholarship
No Cost EMI	Eligible learners	Available
Education Loan	Available through financing partners	Available
Corporate Sponsorship	Working Professionals	Case Basis

Eligibility Criteria

Simple and transparent — no entrance exam required

🇮🇳 Students with Indian Education

Passed 10 + 2 from a recognised board
Completed undergraduate degree (minimum 3 years)
Aggregate minimum of 50% marks
Final year students can apply with last semester results
Work experience gives added advantage

🌍 Students with Foreign Education

Certificate of Equivalence from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) required
Visit aiu.ac.in for details

Career Opportunities

Roles our graduates step into after completing this program

Applied AI Engineer

Develop production-ready machine learning solutions, deploy AI models and build scalable AI-powered applications.

Machine Learning Engineer

Design, train, optimize and deploy machine learning models for enterprise applications.

Agentic AI Engineer

Build autonomous AI agents, multi-agent systems and intelligent workflows using modern AI frameworks.

Generative AI Engineer

Develop LLM-powered applications using RAG pipelines, vector databases and prompt engineering techniques.

MLOps Engineer

Manage ML pipelines, model deployment, monitoring, CI/CD workflows and production AI infrastructure.

AI Solutions Architect

Design enterprise AI architectures integrating cloud platforms, APIs, LLMs and autonomous AI systems.

Data Scientist

Build predictive models, analyze business data and deliver AI-driven insights using statistical and machine learning techniques.

AI Product Engineer

Develop AI-enabled products by combining machine learning, Generative AI and software engineering best practices.

LLM Application Developer

Create enterprise applications powered by Large Language Models, LangChain, LangGraph and retrieval systems.

AI Consultant

Help organizations adopt Applied AI and Agentic AI solutions to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.

Our Hiring Partners

Top companies that recruit our graduates

Microsoft Google Amazon IBM Accenture Deloitte EY PwC Infosys TCS Cognizant Capgemini HCLTech Wipro Tech Mahindra Oracle SAP NVIDIA Adobe upGrad Hiring Network

Student Testimonials

Real students. Real outcomes.

The programme helped me build production-ready AI applications instead of just learning theory.

Programme Learner

Applied AI & Agentic AI

The Agentic AI curriculum gave me practical experience with LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI and enterprise AI deployment.

Working Professional

AI Engineer

The live sessions, industry projects and capstones significantly strengthened my AI engineering skills.

Programme Participant

Machine Learning Engineer

Building production-grade AI systems with MLOps and Agentic AI frameworks prepared me for real enterprise projects.

Industry Mentor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you apply — answered clearly

What is the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI? Program

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI is a 30-week executive programme offered by IIIT Bangalore in partnership with upGrad. It is designed to help learners master Applied AI, Machine Learning, MLOps, Generative AI and Agentic AI while building production-ready AI systems through hands-on projects and industry capstones.

Who can enroll in this programme? Eligibility

The programme is suitable for graduates, software developers, data professionals, AI enthusiasts, working professionals and technology leaders who want to build expertise in Applied AI and Agentic AI.

What is the duration of the programme? Program

The programme is delivered over 30 weeks through a combination of live online sessions, recorded learning, practical labs and hands-on projects.

How are the classes conducted? Learning

The programme follows a blended learning model consisting of live faculty sessions, recorded lectures, coding exercises, mentor support, industry projects and self-paced learning resources.

How many live learning hours are included? Learning

Learners receive over 150 hours of live instructor-led learning along with recorded content, project mentoring and industry assignments.

Which programming languages and tools are covered? Curriculum

The curriculum covers Python, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, FastAPI, MLflow, Git, GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud Platform and other production AI technologies.

Does the programme cover Machine Learning and Deep Learning? Curriculum

Yes. Learners study supervised learning, unsupervised learning, ensemble learning, deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, time-series forecasting and model explainability techniques.

Will I learn MLOps? Curriculum

Yes. The programme includes MLflow, Docker, FastAPI, CI/CD, cloud deployment, model monitoring, model drift detection, governance and production ML pipelines.

Does the curriculum include Generative AI? Curriculum

Yes. Learners gain practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, OpenAI APIs and Google AI APIs.

What is Agentic AI? Curriculum

Agentic AI focuses on building autonomous AI systems capable of planning, reasoning, memory management, tool usage and multi-agent collaboration to complete complex tasks with minimal human intervention.

Which Agentic AI frameworks are included? Curriculum

The programme covers LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, Microsoft AutoGen, tool calling, function calling, multi-agent workflows and enterprise AI orchestration.

Are projects included in the programme? Projects

Yes. Learners complete over 30 hands-on industry projects along with two production-ready capstone projects covering Applied AI and Enterprise Agentic AI systems.

What are the capstone projects? Projects

The first capstone focuses on building an end-to-end production Machine Learning system, while the second capstone involves developing an enterprise-grade Agentic AI solution using LLMs, RAG and multi-agent architectures.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme? Certification

Yes. Learners who successfully complete the programme receive the Executive Post Graduate Programme Certificate in Applied AI & Agentic AI from IIIT Bangalore.

Does the programme include Microsoft learning resources? Certification

Yes. The curriculum includes Microsoft learning modules to strengthen enterprise AI knowledge and industry-relevant AI implementation skills.

What career support is provided? Career

Learners receive career services including resume reviews, GitHub portfolio development, LinkedIn profile optimization, mock interviews, career mentorship and access to the upGrad hiring network.

Which job roles can I pursue after completing this programme? Career

Graduates can pursue roles such as Applied AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Agentic AI Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, MLOps Engineer, AI Solutions Architect, Data Scientist, AI Product Engineer and AI Consultant.

How much is the programme fee? Fees

The total programme fee is ₹1,40,000 with no tax applicable. Flexible financing options are available with EMIs starting from ₹6,500 per month for eligible learners.

Why should I choose the IIIT Bangalore Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI & Agentic AI? Program

The programme combines Applied AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MLOps, Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, production AI deployment, 30+ hands-on projects, two industry capstones and IIIT Bangalore certification to prepare learners for next-generation AI engineering careers.

Become an Industry-ready Applied AI & Agentic AI Engineer

Master Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MLOps, Large Language Models, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Multi-Agent Systems and Production AI through 150+ live learning hours, 30+ industry projects and two production-ready capstone projects.

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