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Certificate Programme Generative AI for Professionals

Earn an official certificate from IIT Patna, with an optional two-day campus visit
Made for non-technical professionals with zero coding needed, weekly mentor feedback
Build AI agents, automations, and apps for your job across 6 hands-on projects and 1 capstone
Learn practical AI directly from working professionals at Google, Swiggy, and Bosch
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Program Highlights

What You'll Learn, Build and Gain from the Program

Learn 30+ Latest AI Tools

10+ Projects, Case Studies & 1 Capstone

30+ LIVE Classes with Industry Leaders

Resume, LinkedIn & Interview Prep Support

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Rankings and Recognitions of IIT Patna

An Institute of National Importance, recognised by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.

Ministry of Education, Government of India
#1 in Asia · #13 in Asia in NLP · csrankings.org*
#1 in India Today's MDRA Ranking 2024*
#19 National Institutional Ranking Framework
#106 QS BRICS University Rankings
#117 THE Young University Rankings

30+ AI Tools You'll Learn & Apply

Get hands-on exposure to leading GenAI tools, model APIs, coding assistants, and automation platforms.

ChatGPT Claude Gemini NotebookLM Copilot Gamma Canva AI Nano Banana Veo 3.1 HeyGen ElevenLabs Sarvam AI n8n Gmail Google Sheets Slack Supabase WhatsApp Retell AI Lovable Replit Claude Code GitHub Razorpay

*Some of the tools mentioned above may be replaced with newer or updated tools based on evolving market conditions. Such decisions shall be made at the sole discretion of the University.

Who It's For

Designed for Tech & Non-Tech Professionals

Marketing Professional

Operations Professional

Lawyers

Data Professional

Designer

Coder / Developer

Business Owner

Product Manager

Finance & Banking

HR

Freelancers & Consultants

Trainers / Teachers

Veeral Arvind Jain

The program helped me gain a wider understanding of all the multiple ways of using and deploying AI, and taught me to always keep embracing new technologies.

Veeral Arvind Jain
Program Graduate, IIT Patna

Program Curriculum

6 months · 25 live sessions · no prior coding experience required. In certain parts coding is required, it’s covered in the program and supported by the faculty.

Module 1
What You’ll Learn
  • How LLMs work: tokens, context and hallucinations
  • Choosing between ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
  • Context engineering, Projects and reusable Skills
  • Deep research with NotebookLM
  • AI for spreadsheets, PDFs and decision memos
  • On-brand images and decks with Gamma and Canva
  • AI video, avatars and Indian-language voiceovers
  • Consent and labelling for AI-made content
Goal

Use frontier AI as a reliable daily co-worker for research, data and documents, and create on-brand images, video and voice for your own work, knowing when AI fails.

Tools Used
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiNotebookLMCopilotGammaCanva AINano BananaVeo 3.1HeyGenElevenLabsSarvam AI
Key Takeaway
  • Get reliable, verified output from AI every day
  • Turn repeated tasks into reusable Skills
  • Produce cited research briefs and decision memos
  • Create a complete multimodal content kit
  • Know when not to trust AI output
Module 2
What You’ll Learn
  • Process mapping: triggers, steps and exceptions
  • Workflow automation in n8n from ready-made templates
  • APIs and webhooks, explained without code
  • AI steps that classify, extract, draft and route
  • Human approval steps on Gmail, Slack and WhatsApp
  • AI agents with tools and memory
  • RAG: agents that answer from your documents
  • MCP, Agent Skills and browser agents
  • Testing agents, guardrails and voice agents
  • Deploying and monitoring agents on real channels
Goal

Automate a real business process end to end, then build, test and deploy an AI agent that uses tools and company knowledge safely, with a human in the loop.

Tools Used
n8nClaudeChatGPT WorkGeminiGmailGoogle SheetsSlackSupabaseNotebookLMWhatsAppRetell AISarvam AI
Key Takeaway
  • Automate a real process with human approvals
  • Build agents that use tools and your documents
  • Connect your apps to AI through MCP
  • Test an agent before it goes live
  • Run agents with alerts, cost logs and runbooks
Module 3
What You’ll Learn
  • From idea to spec, user flows and wireframes
  • Prompt-to-app building with Lovable or Replit
  • Sign-in, databases and data access rules
  • Adding a working AI feature to your app
  • Fixing and improving apps with AI
  • Razorpay payments and publishing your app live
  • Security checks and testing with real users
Goal

Turn an idea, often your own AI agent, into a live, secure web app with sign-in, a database and an AI feature that real users can sign in to and use.

Tools Used
LovableReplitClaudeClaude CodeGitHubRazorpay
Key Takeaway
  • Go from idea to live app without coding
  • Keep user data and API keys secure
  • Add AI features users actually need
  • Launch with payments and real user feedback
  • Ship a portfolio-ready AI product
Module 4
Goal

Make AI safe to deploy and easy to approve inside an organisation, turn your capstone idea into an approved proposal, and get ready for an AI-enabled role.

What You’ll Learn
  • Responsible AI and India’s rules - The DPDP Act, the 2026 IT Rules on AI-made content, and RBI, IRDAI and TRAI positions.
  • AI security - Prompt injection, data leakage, over-permissioned agents and shadow AI.
  • Value and adoption - Business cases, ROI and a one-page team AI policy.
  • Capstone proposal - A real problem from your own field, picked using a domain kit.
  • LinkedIn rebuild - Headline, About and Featured sections for your target role.
  • Job search and internal moves - A target list of 20 and an internal AI pitch.
  • Interview preparation - Explaining RAG, agents and MCP to any panel.
Module 5
Goal

Build a working AI system that solves a real problem from your workplace or business, prove its value with a measured result, and present it at Demo Day.

Week by Week
  • Week 1: Problem and architecture - Lock the problem, success metric and architecture, reviewed by capstone mentors from your domain.
  • Week 2: Build - Build a working end-to-end version of your system and run it on real data.
  • Week 3: Test and harden - Run your test sheet, add human checkpoints and complete the security and data-protection review.
  • Week 4: Demo Day - Present a live demo to IIT Patna faculty and industry mentors, then finalise your portfolio and resume.
Prateek Seth

After completing this program I now have the required knowledge of tools to build my future in AI. This program has given me the confidence that I can build an application even with limited coding knowledge. Kudos to the team for the efforts to make this program successful.

Prateek Seth
Program Graduate, IIT Patna

Mentors From the World's Top AI Companies

Practitioners who build and deploy AI in production, bringing real industry experience into every live session.

Reshmi Ghosh
Microsoft

Reshmi Ghosh

AI Safety, Agents & Search
Karan Rana
Swiggy

Karan Rana

AI-led Marketing
Babith Bhoopalan
Microsoft

Babith Bhoopalan

AI for Customer Experience
Ravi Prakash
MSCI

Ravi Prakash

Vice President
Gyanendra
Google Cloud

Gyanendra

Data & ML Infrastructure
Baskaran Manimohan
CloseFuture Studio

Baskaran Manimohan

Founder & CEO
Apparsamy Perumal

I really enjoyed the app-building sessions with Loveable and Replit. The training helped me understand how to build secure end-to-end projects, including development, testing, and deployment. Overall, it has greatly strengthened my confidence in full-stack development.

Apparsamy Perumal
Program Graduate, IIT Patna
Projects

Projects you'll build by the end of the program

See what previous batch learners have built, and what you'll ship to your own portfolio.

01

Your Own AI Chat Assistant

Build a memory-powered AI chatbot with a polished UI, architected with clean, modular, production-ready code, your first real ChatGPT-style app.

LLMMemoryUI
02

Smart Text Transformation Tools

Create LLM-powered text apps that rewrite, summarize, and format content automatically, with validated structured outputs and fail-safe parsing.

Structured OutputParsing
03

Knowledge Retrieval Assistants (RAG Apps)

Build a "Chat with Your Documents" system that understands PDFs, websites, and notes, retrieving accurate, citation-backed answers using enterprise-grade RAG design.

RAGVector DBCitations
04

Autonomous AI Agents

Develop AI copilots that can think, plan, and take action, capable of calling APIs, fetching data, and reasoning through tasks like a digital teammate.

AgentsTool UsePlanning
05

Multi-Step Agentic Workflows

Orchestrate complex AI workflows that plan → act → reflect intelligently, using LangGraph-style pipelines, guardrails, and scalable architecture patterns.

LangGraphGuardrails
06

Portfolio-Ready AI Developer Assistant

Combine everything into a flagship AI portfolio project, an end-to-end assistant that integrates RAG, agents, memory, and multiple LLMs with enterprise-level reliability.

CapstoneEnd-to-End

Capstone project

Week 1

Problem and Architecture

Lock the problem, success metric and architecture, reviewed by capstone mentors from your domain.

Week 2

Build

Build a working end-to-end version of your system and run it on real data.

Week 3

Test and Harden

Run your test sheet, add human checkpoints and complete the security and data-protection review.

Week 4

Demo Day

Present a live demo to IIT Patna faculty and industry mentors, then finalise your portfolio and resume.

Certificate

Official IIT Patna Certification on Completion of Your Program.

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Awarded by the Continuing Education Programme of an Institute of National Importance.

Verifiable & shareable

Unique certificate & enrolment number you can share on LinkedIn and with employers.

Earned, not given

Granted on completion of 6 months of live instruction and a faculty-reviewed capstone.

Arockiaraj Chinnapparaj

The modules on AI agents and AI workflows were particularly impactful. They provided practical insights that I can directly apply to my day-to-day projects, enhancing efficiency and problem-solving. My biggest takeaway is the ability to translate these learnings into real-world applications, making AI not just a concept but a tool for driving tangible results in my work.

Arockiaraj Chinnapparaj
Program Graduate, IIT Patna

Programme Fee Structure

Bonus

12-Month Learning Journey

6 Months LIVE Program + 6 Months Bonus Continued Support

EMI Options Available
Program Fee
₹79,999₹1,05,000
Current Batch is open right now at ₹79,999. Once these spots fill, the next batch launches at ₹1,34,999.
  • 12-month learning journey: 6 months LIVE + 6 months bonus continued support
  • 30+ live classes with industry leaders + faculty-guided capstone
  • 10+ projects, case studies & a real-world capstone
  • Resume, LinkedIn & interview prep support
  • Official "Generative AI for Professionals" certificate from IIT Patna
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FAQs

Questions, answered

The Certificate Program in Generative AI for Professionals is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna. The program is designed to help professionals build practical AI skills through hands-on learning, real-world projects, and expert mentorship.
This program goes beyond theoretical AI concepts by focusing on practical implementation. Participants learn 30+ AI tools, build AI agents, automated workflows, AI-powered applications, and complete a real-world capstone project. The curriculum is vetted by IIT Patna faculty and delivered by industry experts from leading organizations such as Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Swiggy.
The program is designed for working professionals, fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, product managers, marketers, HR professionals, finance professionals, developers, educators, and anyone looking to leverage AI in their career or business.
The curriculum includes: Fundamentals of Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs) · Multi-Modal AI: Image, Voice & Video Creation · AI Automation & Productivity Systems · AI Agents Implementation · AI Web Application Development · Domain Applications, Career Development & Capstone Project.
The program follows a structured six-month learning journey. Participants begin by understanding AI fundamentals and LLMs, then progress to multimodal AI, automation workflows, AI agents, AI-powered application development, and finally complete a capstone project while receiving career guidance and portfolio-building support.
Yes. Upon successfully meeting the program requirements, participants will receive an official Certificate Program in Generative AI for Professionals from IIT Patna.
Unlike many AI courses that focus primarily on theory, this program emphasizes hands-on implementation. Participants build AI applications, AI agents, automation systems, web applications, and portfolio projects while learning directly from industry practitioners. The program also includes career support and an optional IIT Patna campus immersion experience.
Freshers can gain industry-relevant AI skills, build a portfolio of real-world projects, learn modern AI tools, develop practical implementation experience, strengthen their resume, and position themselves for emerging AI-enabled roles across industries.
The program follows an online, instructor-led format featuring live classes, hands-on workshops, practical assignments, projects, and mentor-led learning sessions.
Classes are conducted live to encourage interaction and real-time learning. Recordings are also made available so participants can revisit concepts at their convenience.
Participants should typically plan to dedicate approximately 6–8 hours per week, including live sessions, assignments, project work, and self-practice.
The program is delivered by AI professionals and industry leaders from organizations including Microsoft, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, Swiggy, and other leading AI-focused companies. IIT Patna faculty members have also vetted the curriculum.
The program uses a practical, application-first learning approach that combines live instruction, demonstrations, hands-on projects, case studies, workshops, capstone development, and mentorship.
Yes. Participants complete 10+ projects, case studies, practical exercises, and a capstone project while working with real-world AI tools and technologies.
Participants can access session recordings to catch up on missed classes and revisit important concepts.
Yes. Participants engage with fellow learners through project collaborations, discussion groups, community interactions, and networking opportunities.
The capstone project spans four weeks. Participants can work individually or in teams to design, build, deploy, and present a production-ready AI solution. The project includes problem selection, architecture design, implementation, optimization, and a final demo presentation.
Yes. The program includes an optional 2-day Campus Immersion experience at IIT Patna.
Participants can interact with professors, network with peers and professionals, experience life on the IIT Patna campus, and expand their professional network through structured activities.
Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to reach the IIT Patna campus. A separate Campus Immersion fee applies, which covers the immersion experience and on-campus arrangements as communicated by the team.
Absolutely. The program is specifically designed for both technical and non-technical professionals and does not require prior programming expertise.
No. No prior coding or AI experience is required. Any coding concepts needed during the program are taught and supported by faculty and mentors.
Participants will learn AI implementation concepts, prompt engineering, automation workflows, API integrations, AI application development, AI agents, retrieval systems, and practical development tools. Coding elements are introduced where necessary and supported throughout the program.
The curriculum begins with foundational concepts before progressing to advanced topics. Practical demonstrations, guided projects, mentorship, and structured learning pathways ensure learners from diverse backgrounds can succeed.
Yes. Entrepreneurs and business leaders can learn how to automate workflows, improve productivity, build AI-powered products, streamline operations, and identify new business opportunities using Generative AI technologies.
Participants receive ongoing academic and learning support throughout the program. Industry experts and mentors guide learners through key concepts, hands-on projects, assignments, and capstone development to ensure a practical and engaging learning experience.
Yes. Learners have access to dedicated support channels on Slack where they can post questions and receive assistance from mentors and teaching assistants. In addition, weekly live Q&A sessions are conducted to address doubts, discuss concepts, and provide deeper guidance.
Absolutely. Learners become part of an active professional community through Slack and WhatsApp groups, enabling peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The program also includes workshops, masterclasses, networking sessions, and other engagement activities that help learners connect with industry professionals and fellow participants.
Participants are supported by a dedicated learner success team that assists with academic coordination, assignment tracking, technical queries, program-related guidance, and overall learning progress. The goal is to ensure a seamless and productive learning experience from enrollment through program completion.
Projects and assignments are reviewed by mentors and industry experts who provide structured feedback to help learners improve their solutions and implementation approach. Participants receive guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including support during the Capstone Project phase.
Yes. Capstone Projects are evaluated with guidance from industry practitioners and mentors, ensuring learners receive practical feedback aligned with real-world business and technology requirements.
Unlike self-paced learning programs, this certification offers a structured support ecosystem that combines live instruction, weekly Q&A sessions, mentor guidance, active community engagement, project reviews, learner success support, workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on implementation. This ensures learners receive continuous support while building practical AI skills and portfolio-ready projects.
The program provides hands-on exposure to 30+ industry-relevant AI tools and platforms across Generative AI, AI automation, AI agents, multimodal content creation, web application development, and workflow orchestration. Learners gain practical experience with tools used to build real-world AI solutions rather than focusing on theory alone.
Yes. Participants will work extensively with leading Generative AI platforms and Large Language Models (LLMs), including tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other emerging AI technologies. The curriculum emphasizes practical implementation through real-world use cases, projects, and applications.
Absolutely. The program covers prompt engineering techniques, AI workflow automation, AI-powered productivity systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and intelligent automation workflows. By the end of the program, learners will have built AI agents, automated workflows, custom GPTs, and AI-powered applications.
Yes. The curriculum is designed around practical business and industry applications of AI. Learners work on real-world projects and use cases spanning content creation, productivity automation, customer engagement, sales workflows, document intelligence, AI assistants, web applications, and business process automation.
AI is evolving rapidly, and the curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to incorporate the latest advancements, tools, frameworks, and industry best practices. New tools and technologies may be introduced during the program to ensure learners remain aligned with current market demands.
Yes. Participants receive access to a range of premium AI tools and platforms used throughout the learning journey. The specific tools and access provisions may vary over time as newer technologies emerge and are incorporated into the curriculum.
No. The program follows a no-code and low-code approach for many of the tools and workflows covered. Any coding concepts required during the program are taught in a structured manner with guidance from mentors and faculty, making the program accessible to both technical and non-technical learners.
Yes. The program includes dedicated career guidance designed to help participants navigate the evolving AI job market. Learners receive guidance on career planning, skill positioning, industry trends, and strategies for leveraging AI in their current or future roles.
Yes. Participants receive support through resume review sessions, LinkedIn profile optimization, portfolio-building guidance, and personal branding recommendations to help showcase their AI skills, projects, and professional achievements effectively.
The program provides career readiness and placement assistance support to help learners become job-ready. This includes resume reviews, interview preparation guidance, job application strategies, visibility into relevant job opportunities, and career mentoring. While the program does not guarantee placements, it equips participants with the skills, portfolio, and confidence required to pursue AI-related opportunities successfully.
The program helps learners build practical AI implementation skills that can be applied across industries and functions. Whether you are looking to transition into AI-enabled roles, enhance your current responsibilities, improve productivity, automate workflows, or drive innovation within your organization, the program provides the tools and experience needed to create meaningful impact.
Depending on your background and experience, the skills gained through the program can support opportunities in areas such as AI Strategy, AI Product Development, Automation Consulting, AI Operations, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Automation, Digital Transformation, AI-Enabled Marketing, AI-Driven Business Analysis, and other emerging AI-focused roles.
Yes. Participants gain access to networking opportunities through live masterclasses, industry sessions, workshops, community interactions, and engagement with AI professionals and industry experts. These interactions provide valuable insights into industry trends, best practices, and career opportunities.
Yes. The program includes guidance on identifying relevant opportunities, understanding employer expectations, positioning your AI skills effectively, building a strong professional profile, and approaching the job application process strategically.
By the end of the program, participants will have an IIT Patna certification, a portfolio of AI projects, a Capstone Project, practical experience working with industry-relevant AI tools, and a stronger professional profile that can be showcased to employers, clients, or stakeholders.
The program offers flexible EMI options that allow learners to spread the program fee into convenient monthly installments. The available tenure and repayment options may vary based on the financing partner and applicant profile.
EMI financing is available through the program’s financing partners, including Propelld and Avanse.
Yes. Self-employed professionals may be eligible for EMI financing, subject to the financing partner’s approval criteria and documentation requirements.
EMI approvals are generally processed within a few business days, depending on the financing partner’s verification and documentation requirements.
Participants can choose to pay the program fee upfront or opt for EMI financing through the available financing partners.
Currently, scholarships are not offered for this program. However, learners can take advantage of flexible EMI options to make the program fee more manageable.
The required documentation may vary depending on the financing partner. Typically, applicants may be asked to provide identity proof, address proof, income-related documents, bank statements, and any additional documents requested during the financing process.
An 80% refund of the program fee will be processed if the refund request is raised before the program starts. No refunds will be issued after the first day of the program.
Approved refunds are generally processed within the timelines communicated by the admissions team and payment partner. Learners are advised to contact the admissions team for the latest refund processing timelines.
Learning doesn’t stop after graduation. Participants continue to benefit from ongoing community engagement, industry updates, career support resources, networking opportunities, and access to exclusive events designed to help them stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Yes. Participants receive access to live classes throughout the 6-month program and retain access to session recordings and learning resources for an additional 6 months after program completion, allowing them to revisit concepts and continue learning at their own pace.
Yes. Participants receive lifetime access to the program’s learner community, enabling them to stay connected with peers, mentors, and fellow AI professionals long after the program concludes.
Yes. Participants continue to receive career-related support for up to 6 months after graduation, including job alerts, career guidance resources, professional development opportunities, and visibility into relevant industry openings.
Absolutely. Alumni continue to receive updates on emerging AI technologies, tool launches, industry developments, best practices, and market trends to help them stay current in an evolving AI ecosystem.
Yes. Learners continue to receive curated job alerts, hiring updates, and information about relevant opportunities that align with their professional interests and career goals.
Yes. Alumni may be invited to participate in future masterclasses, industry webinars, workshops, and learning events, providing opportunities for continuous upskilling and industry engagement.
Yes. Through the learner community, networking events, expert sessions, and industry interactions, participants can continue building meaningful professional relationships and expanding their network within the AI ecosystem.
In addition to earning an IIT Patna certification, participants gain a portfolio of AI projects, practical implementation experience, access to a lifelong professional community, ongoing industry insights, continued career support, and opportunities for lifelong learning in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
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