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Earn IIT Kharagpur OCNMicro-Specializationin Generative and Agentic AI

Mode:100% Live Online
Duration:3 semesters
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Eligibility

For UG students
Qualify in the entrance exam conducted for the IIT Kharagpur OCN programme.

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IIT Kharagpur

75+ Years of Excellence

India’s First IIT

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur was declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament in 1956.

Ranked Among Asia’s Best

Ranked 5th in Engineering by NIRF 2025, and placed among Asia’s top 100 institutions in the QS Asia University Rankings.

Research That Shapes What’s Next

IIT Kharagpur’s research spans artificial intelligence, computing, and emerging technologies, contributing to work with recognised global impact.

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Learn from IIT Kharagpur Faculty

Department of Artificial Intelligence

Plaban Bhowmick
Head and Associate Professor
Graph Machine Learning
Jiaul Hoque Paik
Associate Professor
Artificial Intelligence
Shreya Ghosh
Assistant Professor
Multimedia & Responsible AI

Koustav Rudra
Assistant Professor
Information Retrieval & Responsible AI
Soumen Basu
Assistant Professor
Computer Vision, Deep Learning, AI in Healthcare

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What qualifying learners can earn

Qualifying learners gain recognised IIT Kharagpur OCN credentials that add lasting value to their academic and professional journey.

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Micro-Specialization Certificate in Generative & Agentic AI
Receive an IIT Kharagpur OCN Micro-Specialization Certificate upon successful completion of the programme.
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100% Faculty-Led Learning
All sessions are taught live by IIT Kharagpur's Department of Artificial Intelligence.
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Live Online Learning
Complete your learning journey entirely online, with live classes and guided practice from wherever you are.
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OCN Student Identity Card and Email ID
Qualifying learners receive an IIT Kharagpur OCN Student Identity Card and an IIT Kharagpur OCN email ID for the duration of the programme.
05
OCN Alumni Status
Upon successful completion, qualifying learners can receive IIT Kharagpur OCN Alumni Status, subject to applicable IIT Kharagpur OCN policies.
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Build Depth in Modern AI
Go beyond prompting into the foundations behind modern AI. Build a structured foundation across ML, DL, NLP, Vision and modern GenAI.

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A CredentialThat Adds Power to Your Profile

01
OCN Microspecialization Certificate from one of India’s Top IITs
Issued by the IIT Kharagpur’s Department of Artificial Intelligence, the certificate you receive carries trust and credibility.
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Usable Credits
The certificate reflects 12 credits earned across 4 courses, which you can use to complete your UG credit requirements.
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Virtual Convocation, Supported by IIT Kharagpur
On successful completion, you’re recognised through a virtual convocation supported by IIT Kharagpur.

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Build Your AI Expertise

From machine learning foundations to large language models, responsible AI and agentic systems.

Generative and Agentic AI

Go from AI foundations to building agentic systems.

Department
Department of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Kharagpur
Duration
3 semesters
Credits
12 credits
Courses
4
Prerequisites
Programming in Python / C / Java

The Learning Journey

01
Foundation of Machine Learning
Build the fundamentals that underpin modern AI and machine learning.
02
Foundation of Large Language Models
Understand the foundations behind today's large language models.
03
Responsible AI
Explore responsible approaches to building and working with AI systems.
04
Agentic AI Systems
Move into AI systems that can work with tools, tasks and autonomous workflows.

NOTE: All IIT Kharagpur OCN credentials are subject to IIT Kharagpur’s policies and are conferred at its sole discretion.

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Apply what you learn through hands-on projects, and get opportunities to work with concepts beyond coursework.
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Get support through live doubt sessions or 1:1 topic-wise mentor support, and keep learning without losing momentum.
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Stay consistent with live instructor-led classes that bring structure, pace, and continuity to your learning.
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Write and run code instantly during class, with a built-in code environment designed to help you learn by doing.
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Have someone to guide you and keep you on track, with personalised support tailored to your learning journey.

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