IIT Bombay Introduces Women-Focused Certificate Programme in Generative AI for Business

IIT Bombay has introduced a women-only certificate course on Generative AI for Business to empower women with skills in emerging technologies.

IIT Bombay Women-Focused Certificate Programme in Generative AI for Business

The Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced a women-only beginner-level course, “GenAI for Business: A Hands-On Introduction”, aimed at equipping women professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers with practical skills in Generative AI. The online programme will start from September 11 to 13, with registrations open until September 9, 2025. This women-exclusive programme offers a unique opportunity to explore the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Designed for beginners and those curious about AI applications, the course simplifies GenAI concepts and tools while equipping participants to apply them effectively in daily work and wider business functions. Over three days, participants will work hands-on with leading GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Co-Pilot, DALL·E, Perplexity, Flux1, Grok, and Notebook LM. Through live demos, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies, the course will showcase how GenAI can transform functions like recruitment, HR, customer engagement, marketing, sales, and strategic planning. The curriculum further covers practical skills in prompt engineering, project identification, implementation planning, and the responsible use of AI.

Whether you are a professional aiming to streamline daily tasks, a team leader driving innovation, or an entrepreneur seeking smarter multitasking, this women-only course is designed to build AI fluency and confidence. Scheduled from September 11 to 13, 2025, the programme will be conducted fully online, with evening sessions on Thursday and Friday (5 to 8 PM) and a morning session on Saturday (10 AM to 1 PM).

The course will be led by Dr. Lina Sonne Vyas, Associate Professor at the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay. The fee is INR 13,000 (inclusive of 18% GST), and participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from Educational Outreach – IIT Bombay upon completion.

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