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Certification in Artificial Intelligence for Public Leaders

A working understanding of AI for non-technical professionals. You will not become a programmer. You will learn enough to evaluate AI projects, ask vendors the right questions, and take part in decisions about where AI belongs.

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Who should apply

Government officials, PSU officers, policy professionals, lawyers, journalists, NGO leaders, and graduate students with no prior technical background.

Modules

  1. How machine learning works
  2. Large language models and generative AI
  3. Data: collection, quality, and governance
  4. Evaluating AI systems: accuracy, fairness, and reliability
  5. AI in Indian governance: case studies
  6. Risk, safety, and accountability
  7. Building and buying AI: procurement and project management
  8. Capstone: an AI proposal for a real public problem

Programme details

Duration8 weeks
ModeOnline / Hybrid
Weekly commitment4-6 hours
FeeDetails will be announced with the opening of the next cohort.
ScholarshipsLimited scholarships may be available for eligible applicants. Details will be announced for each cohort.
Next cohort beginsApplications for the next cohort will be announced on this page.

Certificate. Participants who complete all modules and the capstone receive a certificate from Bharat AI Foundation.

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