Roorkee, Uttarakhand Jan 12: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Electronics & ICT Academy (E&ICT Academy), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Masai to jointly launch a set of online certification programmes aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging AI-driven and digital technology domains.
Under this collaboration, the programmes are designed and delivered through the E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee, with a focus on providing industry-relevant, application-oriented training 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 emphasise the development of practical, job-ready competencies aligned with evolving workforce requirements.
As India’s digital and AI-enabled economy continues to expand, organisations increasingly seek professionals with a sound understanding of core programming concepts, responsible use of AI and ML tools, workflow automation, and the ability to build production-ready applications. The programmes offered under this initiative aim to support both entry-level learners and working professionals, including those from non-technical backgrounds, through a structured blend of live instructional sessions and hands-on learning.
Each programme will culminate in 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.
Speaking on the initiative, Prof. Sanjeev Manhas, Chief Investigator, E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee, said, “The digital ecosystem today requires professionals who can apply AI, ML, and software development skills to address real-world challenges. Through the E&ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee seeks to strengthen the academic–industry interface by enabling learners not only to understand emerging technologies, but to apply them responsibly. These programmes are structured to support India’s future workforce needs in priority technology domains.”
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.”
Participants who successfully 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