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India Today
05-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
IIT Madras expands AI education with new online courses, check details here
These new AI courses launched on SWAYAM Plus platform cater to diverse academic backgrounds without prior coding requirements. Image from Wikimedia Commons The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched five innovative online Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses through its SWAYAM Plus platform. These offerings are part of a strategic effort to democratise AI education, making it accessible to a wide audience, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as working professionals. These courses are available for free, though certification can be obtained for a nominal fee, and participants have until May 12 to enrol. The courses on offer include "AI in Physics," "AI in Chemistry," "AI in Accounting," "Cricket Analytics with AI," and "AI/ML using Python." Each course spans 25 to 45 hours and is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning experiences using real datasets and case studies. Importantly, no prior experience in AI or coding is required to enrol, making the courses suitable for a broad spectrum of learners. IIT Madras has structured these courses to cater to specific fields of study and interest. "AI in Physics" and "AI in Chemistry" explore the application of machine learning and neural networks to tackle complex problems in their respective disciplines. "AI in Accounting" integrates AI with traditional commerce practices, highlighting the role of automation. "Cricket Analytics with AI" offers insights into data analysis through the lens of real-life cricket statistics, while "AI/ML using Python" provides foundational training in AI concepts, Python programming, statistics, and optimisation. The SWAYAM Plus platform, an initiative by the Ministry of Education and operated by IIT Madras, offers these courses as part of its extensive catalogue of over 380 programmes. These are aimed at enhancing employment prospects across sectors such as engineering, IT, and hospitality. Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning) and SWAYAM Plus Coordinator at IIT Madras, confirmed that the courses align with the National Credit Framework, making them eligible for academic credits across universities. Eligibility for these AI courses is broad, encompassing students and faculty from various disciplines such as engineering, science, commerce, and arts, along with interdisciplinary studies. The only requirement is a basic level of digital literacy and an eagerness to learn. This initiative underscores IIT Madras's commitment to fostering AI proficiency among learners from varied educational backgrounds, providing them with the tools needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
IIT Madras offers free SWAYAM Plus AI courses for UG, PG students, working professionals
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched five new online courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI) on its SWAYAM Plus platform. These courses will be offered free of cost and are designed to make AI education accessible to learners from all academic backgrounds. Interested candidates at the undergraduate, postgraduate or working professionals can register on the SWAYAM Plus platform and apply for the AI courses being offered by the IIT Madras. The last date to apply is May 12. SWAYAM Plus is a Ministry of Education initiative operated by IIT Madras. The platform offers over 380 employment-oriented courses across sectors like engineering, IT, hospitality, and BFSI, many of which are vetted by IIT experts and aligned with national credit standards. What courses are being offered? The five AI-focused courses are 'AI in Physics,' 'AI in Chemistry,' 'AI in Accounting,' 'Cricket Analytics with AI,' and 'AI/ML using Python.' Each course ranges between 25 to 45 hours and is structured to provide hands-on learning through real datasets and case studies. No prior knowledge of AI or coding is required, making these programs suitable for a wide audience. Certification options are available for a nominal fee. 'AI in Physics' and 'AI in Chemistry' delve into applying machine learning and neural networks to physical and chemical problems, respectively. 'AI in Accounting' connects traditional commerce principles with AI automation. 'Cricket Analytics with AI' teaches data analysis using real-life cricket statistics. Meanwhile, 'AI/ML using Python' offers foundational training in AI concepts, Python programming, statistics, and optimisation. Who is eligible to apply? These programs are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines such as engineering, science, commerce, arts, and interdisciplinary studies. Faculty members from higher education institutions are also encouraged to enroll. The only prerequisites are basic digital literacy and a willingness to learn. According to a statement from the IIT Madras, Prof. R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning) and SWAYAM Plus Coordinator at the institute, the courses are aligned with the National Credit Framework (NCrF) and can be taken as credit-eligible programs by universities. Institutions may choose to include these offerings as part of their official academic calendar under skill development.
