IIT Kharagpur Launches Online Courses in AI and Tech Leadership
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• Updated on 14 Apr, 2026, 8:45 AM, by Amrita Das
IIT Kharagpur has launched four online executive programmes in AI, machine learning, and technology leadership. The courses are designed for working professionals and will be delivered live by IIT faculty as part of its Platinum Jubilee initiatives.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has introduced four online executive programmes focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and technology leadership. The courses are aimed at working professionals seeking advanced skills. These programmes will be delivered in a live online format, enabling remote access to IIT Kharagpur’s academic expertise.
IIT Kharagpur Online AI and Machine Learning Courses 2026
The institute has launched multiple specialised programmes covering emerging technologies and leadership domains. The newly introduced courses include:
- Executive Post-Graduate Certificate in Generative AI and Agentic AI
- Executive Programme in AI-Native Software Engineering
- Executive Programme in Applied AI and Machine Learning
- Executive Programme in Technology and AI Leadership
These programmes are structured to meet industry demands and equip professionals with practical and strategic knowledge.
IIT Kharagpur Executive Programme Structure and Delivery Mode
All courses will be conducted in a live online format by IIT Kharagpur faculty. This allows participants to engage with course material without the need to visit the campus. Key features of the programme delivery:
- Live interactive online sessions
- Access to IIT-level academic curriculum
- Flexible learning for working professionals
- Focus on real-world applications and case studies
This format ensures accessibility while maintaining academic rigor.
Participating Departments Offering AI and Leadership Courses
The executive programmes are being offered by multiple academic units within IIT Kharagpur. Each department contributes domain-specific expertise. The key departments involved are:
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Artificial Intelligence
- Partha Ghosh School of Leadership
These departments will deliver specialised modules aligned with their respective areas of expertise.
IIT Kharagpur Expands Executive Education Initiatives
The launch of these online programmes marks IIT Kharagpur’s first structured expansion into executive education in a digital format. The initiative is part of the institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. By introducing flexible and industry-relevant courses, the institute aims to extend its academic reach beyond traditional campus-based learning and cater to a wider professional audience.
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