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Talbotiq Academy × IITM Global

Learn from Top Universities in the world. Lead what comes next.

Talbotiq Academy, in collaboration with IITM Global, brings you industry-relevant programmes in AI, data science, cybersecurity, engineering and leadership, certified by IITM Global.

Certified by IITM Global

The international extension of IIT Madras — and the pedigree behind every programme in this catalogue.

  • #1 Overall University in India (NIRF)
  • #1 Engineering Institute in India (NIRF)
  • #56 QS Asian University Rankings
  • #180 QS World University Rankings
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AI, data science, cybersecurity, engineering and leadership — built for people who intend to lead what comes next.

70 programmes · 15 categories

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Programmes across 15 categories

IITM Global

Certification on every programme

IIT Madras

Faculty and academic rigour

Cohorts

Customisable for your organisation

Why Talbotiq Academy × IITM Global

A credential that carries weight, with learning that carries over into the work.

  • 01

    IIT Madras pedigree

    Ranked #1 Overall University and #1 Engineering Institute in India (NIRF), #56 in the QS Asian University Rankings and #180 in the QS World University Rankings.

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    Recognised certification

    Programmes are certified by IITM Global, the international extension of IIT Madras.

  • 03

    Expert faculty

    Learn from IIT Madras academics and practicing industry experts.

  • 04

    Hands-on learning

    Case studies, group projects, assignments and capstones put your learning into practice.

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    Built for organisations too

    Many programmes can be customised for a cohort from your organisation.

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Find your starting point

Fifteen categories, one obvious way in. Start with the row that sounds like your role.

Start here, If you are…

A CEO or senior leader

An HR, finance or audit professional

An IT, security or infrastructure professional

An HR or L&D leader planning team training

Programme catalogue

Seventy programmes. Fifteen categories. One place to start.

Every programme is certified by IITM Global. Enquire on any card for eligibility, certification and the next intake details.

01

Leadership & Executive Programmes

Strategy-first programmes for leaders shaping AI and digital transformation.

The AI Advantage: A Strategic Roadmap for CEOs

Ideal for: CEOs and senior executives

Move beyond the AI hype. Discuss AI confidently at board level, prioritise high-impact revenue opportunities, weigh ROI and build-buy-partner choices, and assess data and talent readiness.

Digital Transformation for Leadership

Ideal for: Public-sector leaders and senior managers responsible for strategy and service delivery

Learn how AI, big data, IoT and blockchain drive innovation in government. Build a digital mindset, assess departmental capability, and shape digital strategy and policy for public good.

Digital Transformation & Change Leadership

Ideal for: Managers and leaders

Learn how to lead organisational transformation using technology, and build the leadership capability managers need to guide their people and organisations successfully through technology-driven change.

Technology Strategy & Governance

Ideal for: Decision-makers

Learn the strategic planning and governance of technology initiatives, giving decision-makers a structured way to direct technology investments and keep oversight of them from planning through to delivery.

Project & Program Management for Technology

Learn to plan, execute and govern complex technology projects, building the structured management discipline needed to deliver demanding technology initiatives with control and confidence from start to finish.

Other programmes in this category

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02

Generative AI & Agentic AI

Practical generative and agentic AI skills for business professionals and technical teams.

Generative AI and Agentic AI for Business Professionals (HR & Finance)

Ideal for: Finance and HR professionals, managers and business leaders; no programming background needed

Learn how generative and agentic AI work, write effective prompts, apply AI to HR and finance workflows, address responsible-AI concerns, and design a custom agent with no-code tools.

GenAI Awareness Workshop for Finance, Audit & HR Professionals

Ideal for: Finance, audit and HR professionals

Use tools like ChatGPT and Claude to draft documents, run Excel Copilot reconciliations, review contracts and regulations, build Canva dashboards, explore agentic AI for audit, and plan your AI roadmap.

Generative AI for Python and Data Analysis

Ideal for: Learners who have completed the Foundational Course on Machine Learning using Python

Use generative AI assistants to write, debug and document Python code, automate data cleaning, visualisation and exploratory analysis, build simple ML models, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.

From Models to Agents: AI & Generative AI in Low Code / No Code Platforms

Ideal for: Learners with basic programming skills and awareness of ML concepts

Progress from machine learning foundations to transformers, LLMs, RAG and vector databases, then design agentic workflows with memory and tools, building your own LLM-based agent as a capstone.

Generative AI Systems & Applications

Gain an in-depth understanding of generative models and large language systems, and learn how to design use cases, integrate generative AI into workflows and lead its responsible adoption.

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03

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Build the skills behind modern AI, from Python fundamentals to deep learning.

Applied Artificial Intelligence

A comprehensive introduction to AI concepts, machine learning workflows and real-world applications across industries, covering how to frame problems, select and evaluate models, and plan for deployment.

Machine Learning for Business & Engineering Applications

Apply machine learning techniques to practical problems in operations, finance, manufacturing and services, using hands-on case studies to build confidence in making decisions with ML outputs.

Deep Learning & Neural Networks

Master deep learning fundamentals and neural network architectures and their applications in vision, speech and language, including how to train, optimise and evaluate model performance effectively.

Foundational Course on Machine Learning using Python

Ideal for: Beginners with high-school maths; programming basics preferred

Build a practical foundation in Python and machine learning. Prepare data with Pandas, explore and visualise it, and build and evaluate regression and classification models for business problems.

Machine Learning using Python

Ideal for: UG and PG students and industry professionals

Led by IIT Madras faculty, cover Python, statistics, linear algebra and optimisation, then apply regression, random forests, clustering, PCA, SVMs and neural networks to real-life case studies.

An Advanced Course on Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Progress from Python, data preparation and statistics through regression, classification and clustering to deep learning with PyTorch, CNNs, transfer learning, object detection, RNNs, LSTMs and generative AI.

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04

Data Science & Analytics

Turn data into insight and better decisions.

Data Science Foundations

Ideal for: Professionals transitioning into data-driven roles

Learn the full data science lifecycle, from acquiring and cleaning data to analysing, visualising and generating insights, and build the grounding needed to move confidently into data-driven work.

Applied Business Analytics

Use data to drive operational and strategic decisions. Learn KPI design, dashboarding and analytics for real business scenarios, turning your organisation's data into clear, actionable direction.

Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modelling

Build a strong foundation in statistical thinking and predictive techniques, and apply models to forecasting, risk analysis and performance planning so you can anticipate outcomes with greater confidence.

Big Data Analytics & Platforms

Learn the concepts and architectures behind large-scale data processing, and how to work effectively with high-volume, high-velocity datasets in demanding enterprise environments where data volumes keep growing.

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05

Business Analytics & Digital Business

Analytics and digital business models for managers, finance teams and SMEs.

Business Analytics & Decision Support

Master the analytics techniques used in management decision-making, and learn to interpret data in terms of business outcomes so your decisions are grounded in evidence rather than assumption.

Digital Business & Platform Models

Ideal for: SMEs and digital ventures

Explore technology-enabled business models and ecosystems, and discover how platform thinking can help SMEs and digital ventures create value and compete successfully in the digital economy.

Supply Chain & Operations Analytics

Apply analytics to logistics, operations and planning, and learn how data-driven insight improves efficiency and builds greater resilience across your supply chain and operations functions.

Financial Analytics & FinTech Systems

Ideal for: Finance and business professionals

Learn the analytics used in finance and digital financial services, and understand the systems behind FinTech, so you can apply data-driven insight across modern financial operations.

Other programmes in this category

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06

Cybersecurity

Protect systems, networks and data, from security essentials to engineering-level skills.

Professional Certificate Program in Cybersecurity

Ideal for: Graduates and working professionals; no prior cybersecurity knowledge required

Build foundations in cyber threats and defences, cryptography, application and network security, Linux and forensics, then perform vulnerability assessments, basic penetration testing and analysis of real-world cyber incidents.

Certified Cyber Engineer / Analyst – Computer & Network Security (CCE / CCA)

Ideal for: College students who have completed Year 1, and fresh graduates aspiring to a cybersecurity career

Learn actionable techniques to prevent attacks and detect adversaries across network security, access control, cryptography, intrusion detection, firewalls, forensics and wireless security, taught by IIT Madras academics.

Cybersecurity Essentials

Ideal for: Professionals across IT, engineering and management

Gain a broad understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors and defence mechanisms, building the security awareness every professional needs to recognise risks and help protect their organisation.

Enterprise & Cloud Security

Learn to secure networks, cloud platforms and enterprise systems, with practical coverage of access control, monitoring and incident prevention to keep critical systems and data protected.

Cyber Risk Management & Incident Response

Learn to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks, and apply structured approaches to detecting and responding to incidents so your organisation can act quickly and decisively.

Data Privacy & Information Protection

Ideal for: Organisations handling sensitive and personal data

Understand data governance, privacy principles and compliance practices, and build the capability to protect sensitive and personal information responsibly and consistently across your organisation.

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07

Software Development & Engineering

Build, secure and ship better software.

Full Stack Software Development

Learn end-to-end software development across front end, back end, databases and APIs, with an emphasis on building applications that are scalable and maintainable over time.

Software Engineering Principles & Practices

Strengthen your skills in software design, architecture, testing and maintainability to improve code quality and build systems that remain robust and dependable over the long term.

Secure Software Development

Learn secure coding principles, threat modelling and vulnerability mitigation, and integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle to deliver safer applications.

DevOps & Modern Software Delivery

Explore DevOps culture, CI/CD pipelines, automation and deployment strategies, and learn how teams use them to release software faster and more reliably, release after release.

Other programmes in this category

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08

Cloud Computing & Digital Infrastructure

Plan, run and scale the infrastructure behind digital services.

Cloud Computing & Architecture

Ideal for: Teams planning or executing cloud migration

Build a clear understanding of cloud fundamentals, service models and architecture patterns, giving your team the knowledge it needs to plan and execute a successful cloud migration.

Cloud Operations & Reliability Engineering

Learn to operate large-scale cloud systems with reliability and performance, covering monitoring, scaling and fault management to keep critical cloud services running smoothly.

Containerization & Platform Engineering

Ideal for: Modern infrastructure and DevOps teams

Explore containers, orchestration platforms and platform design, and learn how modern infrastructure and DevOps teams use them to build and run applications efficiently.

Digital Infrastructure & Data Centre Management

Ideal for: Large IT and cloud-heavy organisations

Learn how to plan, operate and optimise digital infrastructure and data centres, building the capabilities that large IT and cloud-heavy organisations depend on every day.

09

Semiconductors & Electronics Engineering

Skills across the semiconductor value chain, from chip design to packaging.

Semiconductor Systems & Industry Overview

Ideal for: Technical and non-technical professionals

Gain an end-to-end understanding of semiconductor devices, manufacturing processes and industry workflows, and see how each part of the semiconductor industry connects across the value chain.

Digital VLSI Design

Ideal for: Engineers entering chip design roles

Learn digital integrated circuit design from logic design through to physical implementation, building the core skills engineers need to step confidently into chip design roles.

Semiconductor Testing & Reliability Engineering

Ideal for: Professionals in manufacturing and quality roles

Master testing methodologies, fault detection and reliability assurance for semiconductors, the critical capabilities that professionals in semiconductor manufacturing and quality roles rely on every day.

Advanced Packaging & Thermal Engineering

Ideal for: Engineers working on high-performance electronics

Explore modern semiconductor packaging techniques and the thermal management challenges that come with them, with a focus on the demands of high-performance electronic systems.

10

Robotics, Automation & Industry 4.0

Automate and digitise modern industrial operations.

Robotics & Automation Systems

Learn robot mechanics, sensors, actuators and control basics, and explore how they come together in practical industrial and service robotics applications across modern operations.

Industrial Automation & Control Systems

Ideal for: Manufacturing and industrial environments

Explore PLCs, SCADA and automated production systems, and learn how these technologies run and control modern manufacturing and industrial operations day to day.

Smart Manufacturing & Digital Factories

Understand Industry 4.0 concepts including IoT, analytics and automation, and learn how digital factories use them to raise productivity and achieve operational excellence.

Control Systems & Mechatronics

Build a solid foundation in modelling and controlling mechanical and electrical systems, with principles you can apply across a wide range of automation domains.

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IoT & Embedded Systems

Design secure, connected and intelligent devices and systems.

IoT Architecture & Smart Systems

Learn end-to-end IoT solution design, from sensors through to cloud platforms, with a focus on smart systems for industrial and infrastructure applications.

Embedded Systems Design & Programming

Ideal for: Engineers building smart devices

Explore hardware–software integration and real-time systems, and gain the design and programming skills engineers need to build reliable, well-engineered smart devices from the ground up.

Edge Computing & Real-Time Analytics

Ideal for: Teams running industrial and mission-critical systems

Learn to process data close to the devices that generate it, achieving the low latency and reliability that industrial and mission-critical systems demand.

Secure IoT Systems

Learn security design for connected devices and networks, including authentication, encryption and secure updates, so your IoT deployments stay protected throughout their life.

12

Energy, Thermal & Electric Mobility

Engineering programmes for industrial energy, sustainability and mobility.

Industrial Thermal & Energy Systems Engineering

Apply thermodynamics and thermal system analysis to industrial and energy systems, with real-world case studies on heat exchangers, energy efficiency and performance optimisation.

Refrigeration, Cryogenics & LNG Systems

Gain in-depth understanding of refrigeration, air-conditioning and low-temperature systems for industrial cooling and LNG, with emphasis on system design, mixed refrigerant cycles and operational reliability.

Combustion, Gasification & Fire Safety Engineering

Understand combustion processes, fuel conversion technologies and fire dynamics in industrial environments, with a focus on efficiency, safety and risk mitigation in energy and manufacturing facilities.

Advanced Thermal Modelling, CFD & AI Applications

Explore computational and data-driven methods for analysing and optimising thermal systems, integrating CFD, numerical modelling and AI techniques for advanced engineering applications.

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering

Ideal for: Energy professionals

Learn how renewable energy systems are designed and integrated, building the practical expertise energy professionals need to deliver renewable power solutions with confidence.

Electric Vehicle Systems

Ideal for: Professionals in the mobility sector

Explore electric vehicle architectures, batteries and charging infrastructure, and build a clear understanding of the core technologies shaping today's rapidly evolving mobility sector and its future.

Energy Storage & Battery Management

Understand battery technologies and how their performance is managed, building essential knowledge for professionals working on energy storage and electric vehicle applications in a fast-growing field.

Emerging Energy Technologies

Gain a technical and system-level introduction to hydrogen and other future energy systems, and understand how they could shape the energy landscape ahead.

13

Design & Creative Technology

Human-centred design and visual communication for products and brands.

User Experience (UX) & Interface Design

Learn user research, interaction design, prototyping and usability evaluation, and apply them to create better, more usable enterprise and consumer digital products.

Product Design & Development

Ideal for: Physical and digital product teams

Explore product ideation, design, materials and manufacturability, and learn how to turn promising ideas into products that can be made and brought to market.

Design Thinking & Innovation Methods

Learn structured problem-solving and innovation frameworks, and apply them with confidence to the products, services and organisational challenges you face at work.

Visual Communication & Digital Branding

Ideal for: Marketing and product teams

Develop skills in visual storytelling, branding and digital communication that help marketing and product teams present ideas clearly and connect more effectively with their audiences.

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Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation

Start, scale and commercialise new ventures and ideas.

Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation

Ideal for: Aspiring entrepreneurs

Learn to identify opportunities, validate markets and design new ventures, building the foundations aspiring entrepreneurs need to take an idea forward with confidence.

Startup Operations & Scaling

Ideal for: Early- and growth-stage startups

Master growth strategies, operations and team building, and learn the practical approaches early- and growth-stage startups use to scale their businesses successfully.

Technology Commercialisation & IP

Ideal for: Universities and innovation hubs

Learn how to translate research and technology into commercial offerings, with practical insight for universities, research teams and innovation hubs seeking real-world impact.

Innovation Management & Venture Building

Ideal for: Corporate and GLC innovation teams

Learn how to manage innovation within large organisations and build new ventures from within, with approaches designed for corporate and GLC innovation teams.

Young learners · Schools & Pre-U

A head start for school and pre-university students.

A first step into data science and cybersecurity for school and pre-university students.

Open to any student who would like to understand what data science is all about. Programmes for school and pre-U students:

Exploring Data and Visualization using Tableau

Foundations of Data Science for Beginners

Introduction to Data Science using No Code Platforms

Basics of Cybersecurity

Students, parents and schools: enquire for details on any of these programmes.

Programmes for organisations

Upskill your teams with IIT Madras expertise.

Many of our programmes can be customised for a cohort from your organisation, or offered to a group of professionals with shared goals. Programmes are built for corporates, academic institutions and government agencies, and are certified by IITM Global.

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