IIT Roorkee, Masai launch technology programmes to build job-ready digital talent

Each programme will have a capstone project, enabling participants to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to apply technology and AI solutions to real-world business problem statements.

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ed-tech company Masai to launch a set of online certification programmes for professionals in emerging AI-driven and digital technology domains.

Under this collaboration, the programmes will be designed and delivered through the E&ICT Academy, in areas such as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS-AI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML), Software Engineering with AI, and Prompt Engineering.

The programmes will be available for entry-level learners and working professionals, including those from non-technical backgrounds, through a blend of live instructional sessions and hands-on learning. Each programme will have a capstone project, enabling participants to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to apply technology and AI solutions to real-world business problem statements.

Participants who complete the coursework and assessments will receive a certificate from the E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee. In addition to the online modules, learners will have the option to participate in a two- to three-day campus immersion programme at IIT Roorkee, including project presentations and certificate and grade sheet distribution.

Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said, “IIT Roorkee places strong emphasis on capacity building in emerging digital and AI-driven technologies as part of its national responsibility in higher education and skill development. Through the E&ICT Academy, the Institute continues to strengthen industry-aligned training initiatives that combine academic rigour with practical application. Such collaborations are intended to support the development of job-ready digital talent in alignment with national digital and innovation priorities.”

Prateek Shukla, CEO and Co-Founder of Masai, said, “This collaboration with IIT Roorkee enables the delivery of programmes that combine academic depth with practical learning. The initiative aims to help learners build meaningful portfolios and enhance their preparedness for technology roles in an increasingly AI-driven job market.”