The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has unveiled four online executive programmes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and technology leadership, marking a significant expansion of its academic offerings into the digital space.

The initiative, part of the institute’s Platinum Jubilee efforts, is designed to bring its classroom expertise to working professionals across geographies.

Unlike conventional online courses, all four programmes will be delivered live by IIT Kharagpur faculty, allowing participants to engage directly with instructors while accessing the institute’s academic ecosystem remotely. The move reflects a broader strategy to scale beyond campus-based learning and tap into the growing demand for industry-relevant, flexible education.

The newly introduced courses include executive post-graduate certificate programmes in Generative AI and Agentic AI, AI-Native Software Engineering, and Applied AI and Machine Learning. In addition, the institute is offering an Executive Programme in Technology and AI Leadership.

These programmes are being anchored by multiple academic units, including the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Department of AI, and the Partha Ghosh School of Leadership.

With a strong focus on real-world applications, the curriculum emphasises emerging domains such as large language models (LLMs), generative AI systems, and agent-based technologies. The institute said the programmes are structured to meet industry needs, prioritising practical deployment, system design, and hands-on learning over purely theoretical instruction.

How to apply

The application process has been structured to accommodate working professionals:

• Visit the official programme portal and explore available courses
• Select a programme—such as Generative AI, Applied AI and Machine Learning, or AI Leadership—and click on ‘apply’
• Register using a valid email ID and complete details including academic background and work experience

Applicants are not required to pay the full programme fee at the initial stage, making the process more accessible for early consideration.