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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi appointed as new BHU VC
Over seven months after Prof Sudhir Kumar Jain demitted office on January 7, Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has been named as the new VC of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi (HT Photo) According to a letter from the Union ministry of education addressed to the registrar of BHU, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in her capacity as the visitor of BHU, appointed Prof Chaturvedi for a term of three years from the date he assumes office, or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier. He becomes the 29th VC of the university. Prof Chaturvedi earned his BTech, MTech, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1986, 1988 and 1995, respectively. He began his academic career at the department of electronics engineering, IIT-BHU, where he served from 1994 to 1996. He later joined the department of electronics and computer engineering at IIT Roorkee. In 1999, he moved to IIT Kanpur, where he held several key administrative positions including head of the department of electrical engineering, dean of research & development and deputy director. He was promoted to Professor (HAG) in August 2012 and held the Sanjay and Rachna Pradhan Chair Professorship from March 2015. In 2017, Prof Chaturvedi became the director of IIT Roorkee, a position he held until October 2022. During his tenure, he also served as the director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla (January 2017 – August 2018) and as director of IIT Mandi (July 2020 – January 2022). Following this, he returned to his parent institution, IIT Kanpur. An accomplished academician, Prof Chaturvedi coordinated the BSNL-IITK Telecom Centre of Excellence, which contributed significantly to the Indian telecom sector. He has received several honors, including the INSA Teachers Award, the Distinguished Teacher Award of IIT Kanpur, and the Tan Chin Tuan Fellowship of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is also a founding member of the Telecom Standards Development Society of India (TSDSI) and served on the department of telecommunications (DoT) committee in 2008, which recommended spectrum allocation criteria for telecom operators. Prof Chaturvedi's research interests include communication theory and wireless communications.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
IIT Roorkee launches India's first no-code AI marketing course for professionals
IIT Roorkee has announced the launch of a new postgraduate certification course in AI-enabled Digital Marketing and MarTech, in collaboration with edtech firm Futurense six-month programme is being touted as India's first full-stack, no-code AI marketing certification tailored specifically for working is set to commence from October 11, 2025, and will be delivered in a weekend-only online CODING BACKGROUND REQUIRED FOR ENROLMENT One of the key highlights of this course is that it does not require prior coding bridge the knowledge gap, participants will first undergo a Futurense Bridge Course, a pre-course foundation module that introduces prompt engineering, no-code AI workflows, and integration tools essential for modern successful completion, learners will receive a certificate jointly issued by IIT Roorkee and Futurense. There is also an optional two-day on-campus immersion at IIT Roorkee for additional experiential ON REAL-WORLD AI MARKETING USE CASESThe programme is designed to empower professionals with the ability to design and deploy AI-driven marketing systems. These include tools for customer relationship management (CRM), analytics, automation, and content will be trained on more than 30 AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, Segment, HubSpot, Canva AI, Google Analytics 4, and Looker addition to coursework, learners will participate in live AI clinics, tackle real brand briefs, and develop capstone projects to demonstrate their applied INDUSTRY DEMAND FOR AI-MARKETING TALENTAccording to IIT Roorkee, this course comes in response to the growing integration of AI in digital marketing, where over 88% of marketers reportedly use GenAI tools but fewer than 10% apply them across the full marketing job roles such as AI Content Strategist and MarTech Architect are growing annually at a rate of 15-22%, reflecting the strong demand for professionals who can implement cross-platform, real-time AI-powered marketing FEES, AND FORMATThe course is open to digital marketers, content creators, product managers, entrepreneurs, and marketing consultants. The programme includes over 120 hours of live instruction, industry mentorship, and project-based course fee is Rs 1.40 lakh plus GST. Learners will complete live weekend classes, hands-on assignments, and a final capstone project.- Ends
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT Roorkee, Futurense collaborate to launch India's first full-stack AI certification for modern marketers
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is collaborating with Futurense to launch the 'PG Certificate in AI-Enabled Digital Marketing & MarTech'. The latest offering is India's first no-code, full-stack AI certification designed specifically for marketing professionals. IIT Roorkee has collaborated with Futurense to launch 'PG Certificate in AI-Enabled Digital Marketing & MarTech'. The course details are given here. (Image source: Spanning 6 months, the course begins in October 2025, and is aimed at addressing the critical orchestration gap in modern marketing where teams use over 90+ tools but often lack the systems thinking to connect them for real-time performance, a statement informed. Raghav Gupta, the founder and CEO at Futurense highlighted that the PG Certificate in AI-Enabled Digital Marketing & MarTech 'is not just another marketing course with AI added on'. Also read: IIT Kharagpur Director says full-time psychiatrist will be appointed very soon He said, 'It's India's first full-stack AI marketing certification built from the ground up for today's ecosystem, where growth depends on how well you wire content, data, automation, and personalisation together. With IIT Roorkee's academic credibility and Futurense's industry-backed learning model, this program creates marketers who can think like builders and execute like technologists.' Prof. Kaushik Ghosh, the coordinator at IIT Roorkee's Continuing Education Centre (CEC), emphasised that the goal behind the course is to create future-ready professionals by blending academic rigour with practical innovation. Also read: IIT Madras study finds access to non-farm activities, irrigation a major factor to reduce migration among rural families Prof. Ghosh added, 'This program exemplifies that vision. As marketing becomes increasingly driven by AI and real-time orchestration, professionals need more than surface-level tool knowledge; they need a deep, system-level understanding. Through this certification, we're enabling learners to build marketing engines that are intelligent, adaptive, and grounded in real-world applications.' Also read: IIT Indore, Mehta Family Foundation partner to launch 2 academic schools in Sustainability and Biomedical Engineering Explained: A first-of-its-kind program in India Following are some points that make this program a first-of-its-kind in India: The program has been designed for Full-Stack AI Marketing Orchestration The program focuses on from-scratch redesign, with emphasis on wiring CRM, CDP, analytics, automation, and GenAI into one performance engine. Provides hands-on with 30+ Real Tools. Learners learn and build systems with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, and Segment to Zapier, HubSpot, Canva AI, GA4, and Looker Studio. Learners are provided live AI Clinics. In addition, the course also offers live weekend classes, with an optional 2-day campus immersion at IIT Roorkee. The ideal participant: Following individuals are ideal participants of this program: Aspiring digital marketers & AI-curious creatives Traditional marketers adapting to the new stack Growth/product managers building lean funnels Founders and solopreneurs automating marketing Consultants, freelancers & career switchers As per the press statement, applicants do not need a coding background. The Futurense Bridge Course ensures everyone gets up to speed with AI workflows, prompt writing, and no-code integration before the main sessions begin. Course details Course begins on: October 11, 2025 Course duration: 6 Months (120+ live hours) Format of course: Weekend Live Online Sessions Campus Immersion: Optional 2-Day at IIT Roorkee Course fee: ₹1.40 Lakhs + GST (Flexible EMIs available) Certificate: Offered from IIT Roorkee For more details, applicants may visit the official website here.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Roorkee, Futurense launch full-stack, no-code AI marketing certification for working professionals
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched a new postgraduate certificate programme in AI-enabled digital marketing and MarTech, in collaboration with edtech company Futurense. According to the institute's statement, this is India's first full-stack, no-code artificial intelligence (AI) marketing certification designed specifically for working professionals in the field of marketing and digital media. IIT-Bombay launches certificate programme in Supply Chain Analytics with AI and ML applications The six-month course is scheduled to begin on October 11, 2025, and will be conducted in a weekend-only online format. An optional two-day campus immersion at IIT Roorkee is also part of the programme structure. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate jointly issued by IIT Roorkee and Futurense, as per a statement. Focus on AI-based marketing system design According to a statement from the institute, the programme is structured to equip marketing professionals with the ability to design and integrate AI-driven systems, including CRM (Customer Relationship Management), analytics tools, marketing automation platforms, and content generation tools. The curriculum includes training on more than 30 tools, such as ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, Segment, HubSpot, Canva AI, Google Analytics 4, and Looker Studio. IIT-Indore launches 2 new schools focused on Sustainability and Biomedical engineering Participants will also engage in live AI clinics where they respond to real brand briefs, receive mentorship from industry experts, and build AI-powered marketing campaigns as part of a final capstone project. According to IIT Roorkee, the course has been designed in response to industry-wide trends, including the widespread use of generative AI tools in marketing workflows and the increasing demand for integrated, real-time marketing solutions. The institute cited data suggesting that while over 88% of marketers use GenAI tools regularly, fewer than 10% apply them across the full marketing funnel. University of San Diego launches 2-year online master's programmes for Indian professionals Job roles such as AI content strategist and MarTech architect are reportedly seeing annual growth rates between 15–22%, and there is growing demand for professionals who can execute cross-platform AI-powered campaigns. Programme details and eligibility The course is open to a wide range of professionals, including digital marketers, content creators, product managers, marketing consultants, and entrepreneurs. No prior coding experience is required. A pre-course foundation module, referred to as the Futurense Bridge Course, will help learners familiarise themselves with prompt engineering, no-code workflows, and AI integration tools before the core sessions begin. The course fee is Rs 1.40 lakh plus GST. The total programme includes 120+ hours of live instruction, project work, and mentorship sessions.
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Intellipaat and iHub IIT Roorkee Empower Professionals to Break Free from the ₹4-6 LPA Salary Trap
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 29: In an era where traditional upskilling often leads to stagnant careers and modest pay bumps, a powerful partnership between Intellipaat and iHub, IIT Roorkee is breaking the mold. Their Executive Post Graduate Certification in Data Science and AI is enabling learners across India to leapfrog into high-paying, in-demand roles -- many securing 2x to 3x salary hikes and roles at top global companies. * Over 300% Salary Hikes, Career Shifts from Non-Tech to Tech, and Jobs at Amazon, Cornerstone, and More -- India's Working Professionals Are Rewriting Their Futures with This iHub, IIT Roorkee Certified Program One such example is Raja Kumar Singh, who transitioned from a teaching role to a Data Science Instructor and reported a 75% salary increase. "This program didn't just teach me Python and ML; it changed the trajectory of my career," says Raja, now a mentor to many aspiring data professionals. Mayur Sanjay Tatar, a learner from the same program, cracked his dream role as a Data Scientist and bagged a 300% salary hike. "The live mentorship and structured learning helped me confidently solve real-world problems," he shares. Meanwhile, Garvit, who started with a non-technical background, landed a Business Analyst role at Amazon -- a feat he attributes to the hands-on projects and industry-grade case studies built into the course. Others like Prince Rajyaguru and Vibhor Mittal have successfully transitioned from sales, operations, and non-tech roles into full-fledged Data Analyst positions -- with salary hikes of 40% to 150%. "This collaboration with iHub, IIT Roorkee isn't just academic -- it's transformational," said Diwakar Chittora, Founder & CEO of Intellipaat. "The results speak for themselves: freshers, career switchers, and even mid-career professionals are getting tangible ROI from this program." The program stands out for: Certification by iHub, IIT Roorkee, a Technology Innovation Hub set up by the Department of Science & Technology Live weekend classes led by IIT faculty and industry mentors Dedicated placement support, with mock interviews and access to 3100+ hiring partners Real-world capstone projects across industries like e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and logistics For those stuck in the ₹4-6 LPA job trap or looking to shift into Data Science from domains like customer support, operations, or teaching, this program offers a clear path forward. About Intellipaat Intellipaat is a leading online professional training platform, having upskilled 10 million+ learners globally. Known for its collaborations with IITs and NITs, it offers job-assured programs in Data Science, AI, Cloud, DevOps, and Full Stack Development. About iHub, IIT Roorkee iHub Divyasampark, a Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Roorkee, is supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It focuses on transforming education and innovation in AI, ML, and IoT through industry-academia collaborations. Contact - deepak@ Photo - Logo -
