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IIT Madras Pravartak has partnered with TCS iON to launch a new course focused on Machine Learning Operations, aiming to equip learners with industry-relevant skills in this emerging field.

IIT Madras Pravartak Teams Up with TCS iON

IIT Madras Pravartak Teams Up with TCS iON

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, in collaboration with TCS iON, has announced the launch of a new online certification program in the rapidly evolving domain of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Titled ‘MLOps – Scalable ML Operations – Associate’, the program is designed to address the growing skill gap in AI and ML by providing learners with practical, industry-relevant knowledge. Graduates of the program can explore career opportunities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

This comprehensive 110-hour online course begins on July 15, 2025, with enrolments now open. The last date to register is July 5, 2025. It is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of MLOps tools, practices and deployment strategies. Learners can register through the following link: tcsion.com/hub/iitm-pravartak/scalable-machine-learning-models-operations-associate/.

The ‘MLOps – Scalable ML Operations – Associate’ course offers career pathways across a range of in-demand roles, including:

  • Data Engineer
  • Junior/Associate MLOps Engineer
  • MLOps Platform Engineer
  • ML Automation Engineer and other emerging positions in the AI and ML ecosystem.

Highlighting the unique aspects of this course, Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head, TCS Ion, said, “We are working with renowned academic institutions to launch high impact learning programmes, which will add industry context to academic learning. Our partnership with IITM Pravartak is yet another milestone in this aspiration. This ML Ops program, with 110 hours of experiential learning and live classes by IITM Pravartak professors and Industry experts, aims to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and knowledge on real-world application scenarios.”

Dr. M.J. Shankar Raman, Chief Executive Officer, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said, “Machine learning models have to be deployed, managed and scaled in the right way. Machine Language Operations - Associate level course aims to upskill professionals and make them stay relevant in AI driven industries.”

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Q:   What are the courses that IIT Madras offers?
A:

IIT Madras offers around 100 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree courses. The courses include BTech, BTech-MTech (Dual Degree), BS-MS (Dual Degree), Integrated MA, MTech, MBA, MSc, MS by Research and PhD. Additionally, IITM has signed MoUs with foreign universities to offer Joint PhD and JDP programme. The institute is also known for its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), which is sponsored by the AICTE and is the world’s first online BSc programme. IIT Madras has also started for an 8-week free online course on Data Science.

Q:   Which BTech specialisation does IIT Madras offer?
A:

IIT Madras offers a full-time BTech course across 10 specialisations. Admissions to all BTech specialisations are done through a common selection process. Tabulated below are specialisations candidates can pursue at IIT Madras:

IIT Madras BTech Specialisation
Biological Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Physics
Aerospace Engineering Metallurgical Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Electrical Engineering Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering - -

 

Q:   What are the various BTech specialisations offered at IIT Madras?
A:

IIT Madras offers various specialisations for the BTech programme to the students. Some of these specialisations are mentioned below:

  • BTech in Computer Science and Engineering 
  • BTech in Aerospace Engineering 
  • BTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • BTech in Civil Engineering
  • BTech in Electrical Engineering 
  • BTech in Chemical Engineering 
  • BTech in Biological Engineering 
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