Mumbai, January 15, 2026: With AI adoption accelerating across industries, organisations are rapidly seeking professionals with advanced AI and ML skills to drive business transformation. According to McKinsey’s Global Survey on AI (2024), 65% of companies report using AI in at least one business function, up from 50% in 2020, underscoring the critical demand for AI-skilled professionals. Meeting this need, Imperial Executive Education, ranked #1 in Europe by QS World University Rankings 2025, in collaboration with Emeritus, has launched the Professional Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
This seven-month career-advancing programme is designed for software engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, business analysts, consultants, and STEM graduates seeking to transition into or accelerate their careers in AI/ML. With a rigorous blend of theory and practice, the programme empowers learners to build technical depth in Python, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs) while gaining strategic insights into the real-world business applications of AI.
This programme is ideal for software engineers, data scientists, IT professionals, business analysts, consultants, and STEM graduates who want to upskill or transition into AI/ML roles. It is equally relevant for professionals aiming to apply AI solutions in their organisations, as well as for those seeking to build advanced technical expertise in machine learning, generative AI, and large language models.
Speaking on the launch, Professor Wolfram Wiesemann, Head of Analytics, Marketing & Operations, Imperial College Business School, said: “Artificial Intelligence is no longer just an emerging technology; it is now a cornerstone of global business transformation. This programme equips professionals with the skills to move from theory to applied impact, ensuring they can build, deploy, and scale AI systems that deliver measurable business value.”
Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head – India & APAC, Emeritus, added: “We are at a pivotal moment where AI is reshaping industries at scale. Through this collaboration with Imperial Executive Education, we aim to equip participants with the practical expertise and global credentials needed to lead innovation, accelerate growth, and create future-ready organisations.”
The programme delivers a holistic learning journey, combining recorded lectures from Imperial faculty with live sessions by industry experts, immersive coding assignments, and a capstone project simulating real-world AI challenges. Participants will gain hands-on experience with 15+ tools and libraries, engage in 14 industry-focused case studies, and learn through 35+ mini-projects and assignments. Case studies feature applications from leading companies such as Netflix, DHL, Zillow, Deutsche Telekom, IBM Watson, and Alibaba Group, demonstrating the transformative power of AI across industries. The modules of this programme include python refresher, introduction to machine learning, introduction to deep learning, and evaluating predictive performance among others.
Through this programme, participants will be able to:
- Master machine learning foundations, supervised and unsupervised methods, and deep learning frameworks
- Apply generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to real-world business scenarios
- Build practical coding expertise through Python-based labs, assignments, and optimisation challenges
- Analyse and interpret large, complex datasets for decision-making
- Demonstrate leadership credibility with an Imperial credential and global alumni status
Programme Details:
- Start Date: 30 March 2026
- Duration: 7 months | 15–20 hours/week
- Format: Online + Live Online
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or higher, mathematics skills and programming experience in writing and debugging code in at least one programming language. (Python, R, SQL recommended)
- Programme Fee: INR 1,91,000 + GST
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the programme with a minimum grading of 75%, participants will be awarded a digital certificate by Imperial Executive Education
For more details, visit the programme page here.
About Imperial Executive Education
Imperial Executive Education drives global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Business courses with Imperial Executive Education allow you access to our transformative community which provides an outstanding participant experience. We are pioneers for innovative learning experiences.
About Emeritus
Emeritus offers customised and open programs in India, Singapore, Dubai, and other global locations in collaboration with IIM Lucknow Executive Education, IIM Calcutta Executive Education, ISB Executive Education, Harvard Business School (HBS), MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, Kellogg Executive Education, Berkeley Executive Education, and Wharton Executive Education, amongst other leading Institutions. Our world-class executive education programs, facilitated by eminent program experts, provide an immersive learning experience integrated with actionable insights and practical business applications and are delivered in a range of formats; in-class, online, as well as blended programs. The Emeritus Group has more than 1,750 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, GSV Ventures, Peak XV, Bertelsmann, CPPIB, Accel, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org/
