IIT Madras, TCS iON Launch MLOps Course for Future Skills

• IIT Madras and TCS iON unveil 110-hour MLOps online course.
• The course covers tools, deployment, and real-world AI scenarios.
• Prepares learners for roles in ML, Data Science, and Gen AI.

The IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, working with TCS iON, has unveiled a new online certification program in the fast-growing field of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps). Named ‘MLOps – Scalable ML Operations – Associate’, the initiative aims to tackle the increasing skill gap in AI and ML by equipping learners with hands-on, industry-relevant expertise.

Graduates of the program can pursue career paths in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

This extensive 110-hour online program starts on July 15, 2025, and registration is currently available. The deadline for registration is July 5, 2025. It aims to offer comprehensive insights into MLOps tools, methodologies, and deployment techniques. Students can sign up via the following link: tcsion.com/hub/iitm-pravartak/scalable-machine-learning-models-operations-associate/.

The MLOps – Scalable ML Operations – Associate course provides various career pathways in multiple high-demand positions within the AI and ML ecosystem. Program graduates have the opportunity to seek roles like Data Engineer, Junior or Associate MLOps Engineer, MLOps Platform Engineer, ML Automation Engineer, and various other new positions that aid in scalable machine learning operations and infrastructure.

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Emphasizing the distinct features of this course, Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head, TCS Ion, said, “We are working with renowned academic institutions to launch high-impact learning programmes, which will add industry context to academic learning. Our partnership with IITM Pravartak is yet another milestone in this aspiration. This ML Ops program, with 110 hours of experiential learning and live classes by IITM Pravartak professors and Industry experts, aims to equip learners with industry-relevant skills and knowledge on real-world application scenarios.”

Dr. M.J. Shankar Raman, Chief Executive Officer, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, said, “Machine learning models have to be deployed, managed and scaled in the right way. Machine Language Operations - Associate level course aims to upskill professionals and make them stay relevant in AI driven industries.”