Course Description
You will gain hands-on expertise in fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) and learn how to optimize AI systems for real-world applications. This course will equip you with cutting-edge skills that are highly sought after by top employers.
Master the future of AI with the NextBridge Certificate Program in AI & ML Engineering! Gain hands-on expertise in machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and generative AI workflows using tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and IBM Watson.
Program Snapshot
Credential: Certificate | Diploma | B.Voc | Advanced Diploma
Duration: 10 months | 255 hours
Delivery: On-Campus | Hybrid | Self-Paced
Language: English + Regional Language (if applicable)
Intended Audience
- Working professionals, career changers
- Software engineers & developers – Looking to integrate AI/ML into applications and build intelligent systems.
- Data scientists & analysts – Seeking advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Machine learning engineers – Expanding expertise in model training, deep learning, and AI deployment.
- Cloud & MLOps engineers – Aiming to master AI model automation, CI/CD, and cloud scaling for AI applications.
- IT & DevOps professionals – Transitioning into AI-driven automation and scalable ML pipelines.
- Business intelligence (BI) professionals – Leveraging AI for enhanced data analysis and business insights.
- AI product managers – Understanding AI/ML model development to drive AI-powered product innovation.
Prerequisites
- Minimum education: 10th/12th pass, ITI, or Diploma
- AI Placement Entry Assessment
- Basic Python programming – Familiarity with syntax, functions, and data structures is recommended.
- Fundamental math & statistics – Understanding of algebra, probability, and basic statistics.
- Basic SQL knowledge (optional) – Experience with databases and writing queries can be beneficial.
Competencies You’ll Gain
- Technical + soft skills developed during the course
- Data Handling with Python, Pandas, NumPy
- SQL Query Optimization for AI Pipelines
- Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Feature Engineering
- AI Model Evaluation (SHAP, LIME, Fairness in AI)
- Training & Evaluating Supervised & Unsupervised ML Models
- Model Interpretability with SHAP & LIME
- Understanding & Fixing AI Model Hallucinations
- Automating ML Pipelines for Deployment
- Understanding Transformers & Attention Mechanisms (BERT, GPT)
- Training CNNs & Vision Transformers (CLIP, DINO)
- Optimizing AI Models (Quantization, Pruning)
- Deploying AI Models with MLOps
- Deploying AI Models on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Automating AI Pipelines with CI/CD
- Monitoring AI Models for Performance & Drift
- Fine-Tuning Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Developing AI-Powered Assistants with LangChain
- Generating AI-Based Content (Text, Images)
- Understanding AI Agents & Task Automation
- Using AutoGPT & CrewAI for AI Orchestration
- Developing AI Workflows for Research & Business Applications
Key Learning Outcomes
- Train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models
- Use and deploy NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data processing
- Write efficient queries for feature engineering
- Develop, clean, visualize, and transform datasets
- Implement regression, classification, clustering, and neural networks
- Create automated AI workflows and scale models on AWS/GCP
Included Topics
- Advanced Fine-Tuning for Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI Application Project with RAG and LangChain
- AI Applications with Python and Flask
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Building AI Agents with RAG and LangChain
- Developing Generative AI Applications using Python
- Fine-Tuning Transformers and Gen AI Models
- Guide to Generative AI and LLM Architectures
- Prompt Engineering Essentials
- Python Fundamentals for Beginners
- Python for Data Analysis
- Machine Learning Fundamentals with Python
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning using Keras
- Generative AI Models for Natural Language (NLP & NLU)
- Transformers for Generative AI Language Models
- Deep Learning with TensorFlow
Certifications Available
- The Bridge Diploma
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Council (SSC) certifications
- IBM Professional Certificate in Generative AI Engineering
- The Bridge NextBridge Certificate
Career Opportunities and Salary Ranges
| Role |
India Salary Range (LPA) |
| AI/ML Engineer |
₹9 – ₹20 LPA |
| Data Scientist |
₹7 – ₹14 LPA |
| AI Systems Architect |
₹12 – ₹30 LPA |
| Cloud AI Specialist |
₹10 – ₹25 LPA |
| AI-Powered Solutions Developer |
₹8 – ₹20 LPA |
| AI Automation Specialist |
₹6 – ₹18 LPA |
| Computer Vision Engineer |
₹7 – ₹20 LPA |
| Generative AI Content Developer |
₹8 – ₹25 LPA |