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Amid the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has launched a new three-month AI engineering programme for working professionals. The institute has introduced the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Practitioner Program to equip professionals with technical skills required to develop, integrate and deploy AI-based systems in real-world operational environments.
The programme will commence on December 5 and will be delivered entirely online. It will include 52 sessions conducted by IIT Hyderabad faculty members. Interested candidates can register through the institute's official programme website.
Bridging the Gap Between AI Development and Practical Implementation
While several companies are developing AI-based solutions, implementing them to address real-world business requirements remains a major challenge. Developing an AI model alone is not sufficient; organisations also need to integrate these models with their existing data, software, workflows and business operations.
Keeping this industry requirement in mind, IIT Hyderabad has designed the programme to help participants take AI solutions beyond the prototype stage and convert them into functional systems. The training will cover identifying real-world problems, developing AI prototypes, connecting them with existing software and successfully deploying them.
Focus on Agentic AI and Workflow Automation
The programme's curriculum will cover key areas such as agentic AI systems, workflow automation and production AI engineering. Participants will also learn how to integrate AI models with organisational data, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), business processes and existing software infrastructure.
The training will further help participants understand ways to improve AI system performance and address technical challenges that may arise after deployment.
Practical Training and Industry Exposure
The three-month programme will combine regular academic sessions with guided practical exercises and AI system development activities. IIT Hyderabad faculty members will also share their research insights through dedicated research talks, while webinars featuring industry professionals will provide participants with industry perspectives.
The programme will be conducted under the guidance of faculty members from IIT Hyderabad’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with industry experts.
Participants will also get opportunities to interact with faculty members, industry experts and other professionals. These interactions will help them understand real-world engineering challenges and develop the ability to implement AI solutions in practical environments.
The initiative is expected to benefit professionals looking to strengthen their technical expertise in AI and acquire new skills aligned with the evolving requirements of the industry.
