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IIT Madras: Advanced Certification in Software Engineering for
Cloud, Blockchain & IoT

Power ahead in your career by learning cutting edge technologies from IIT Madras and Great Learning

  • 9 Months
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*Limited seats available for Jan and Feb batch.

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Comprehensive Curriculum
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  • 9 months
  • 10+ Projects and Assignments
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  • Capstone project under guidance of Industry expert
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Advanced Certification from IIT Madras and Great Learning for Technology Professionals

9 Months | Online Learning with Weekend Mentoring Sessions

Advanced Certification from IIT Madras and Great Learning

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Dr. Janakiram D.

Professor CSE Department, IIT Madras

"As the world increasingly adopts frontier technologies such as Cloud Computing, Blockchain and IoT, it is important for our Software engineers and Tech professionals to master these technologies. In order to retain India’s edge in a Software-dominated world, we at IIT Madras, India’s pioneering Institution are happy to offer this Advanced Certification in Software Engineering for Cloud, Blockchain & IoT in collaboration with Great Learning"

Curriculum

The program helps learners build essential software engineering skills to work on emerging technologies of IoT, Cloud & Blockchain. Join the league of Emerging Tech specialists who are building the future in technology.

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Module 1: Design & Architecture of Software Systems
Software Design & Architectures
  • Object-oriented design & modeling
  • Software design principles & patterns
  • Architecture Patterns
  • Software Architecture principles - Cloud & On-premises
  • Approach to Systems design with examples
Database Design & Applications
  • Introduction to Databases - SQL & NoSQL
  • Data Modeling & Design
  • Normalization & Relationships
  • Database types - Relational, Distributed, etc.
  • NoSQL database design
Module 2: IoT - Internet of Things
IoT Data Sources & Networking
  • Sources of IoT Data
  • Networking Protocols
IoT on the Cloud
  • Ingestion, storage and processing services
  • Databases on Cloud - Structured data (SQL) and NoSQL
  • Monitoring, messaging and logging services
  • Case studies using a cloud platform like AWS/GCP
IoT Big Data Processing
  • Distributed computing - Apache Spark
  • Real-time processing using tools like Spark Streaming, Kafka
  • Pre-processing big data for IoT applications
IoT Analytics
  • Basic Statistical & Predictive Analysis
  • Time-series analysis
  • Common machine learning models for IoT
Module 3: Software Engineering for the Cloud
Architecting applications for the Cloud
  • Serverless computing
  • Cloud APIs and managed services
  • Cloud security principles and services
Containers & Microservices
  • Introduction to containers
  • Docker + deploying a web app using Docker
  • Deploying a container cluster
  • Distributed microservice architectures & design patterns
DevOps for the Cloud
  • CI/CD principles and application deployment pipeline
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Module 4: Developing for Blockchain
Fundamentals of Blockchain
  • Blockchain principles & Use cases
  • Data, Blocks & Hashing, Merkle trees
  • Blockchain examples and types - Permissioned vs. Permissionless
  • Addressing Transactions and Consensus Mechanisms
  • Smart Contracts
Blockchain Development
  • Blockchain development on Ethereum
  • Creating a Block
  • Adding the Hash function to the Block
  • Creating Smart Contracts
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Note - The curriculum is subject to change based on inputs and feedback from IIT Madras and the Industry

Capstone Projects

Find below an indicative list of Capstone projects our learners go through the course of the program

Learn from the Best

Learn from India’s leading academicians in the field of Software Engineering and several experienced industry practitioners from top organisations.

Our Faculties
Prof. Janakiram
Dr. Janakiram D.

Professor - CSE department,
IIT Madras

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Program Director

Dr. Janakiram (Ph.D - IIT Delhi) is currently a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras where he heads and coordinates the research activities of the Distributed and Object Systems Lab. His current research focus is on Large Scale Distributed Systems, Cloud and Grid Computing, Big Data Systems. He is currently the SIG Chair of Distributed Computing of Computer Society of India and also the founder of the Forum for Promotion of Object Technology in India. He is also the founding Chair of ACM Chennai Chapter
Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar
Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar

Academic Director

Great Learning

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Program Coordinator

Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar has a degree in B.Stat. and M.Stat. from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and a Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University. He has been currently adjunct or visiting faculty at Stanford, ISI Delhi, the IIM-B and IISC. After working in the research teams at MIT and IBM, he spent a decade at General Electric in Bangalore. At Great Learning, Dr. Sarkar is the Academic Director wherein he ensures academic rigour and quality for all programs offered through Great Learning
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  • Dedicated program manager to solve your queries
  • Mentorship from experts to gain industry insights
  • Interact with peers to grow your professional network
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  • Mock Interviews to crack your dream job
  • Exclusive career fairs for our learners
  • Hackathon challenges to sharpen your skills
  • E-portfolio to showcase your skills
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Learner Testimonials

Reviews by Learners

10 Jan 2021
Batch of October 2020 | Senior Engineer Software at Qube Cinema
I enjoyed Avishek's mentoring sessions and learnt a lot. The classes were interactive and he exhibited a lot of patience with our questions and explained concepts clearly with easy to understand examples.
09 Jan 2021
Batch of October 2020 | Team Lead at Diacore
Really hardwork done for creating slides and reference material which will help us in future. Flexible as per request from participants did changes for conducting sessions done.
09 Jan 2021
Batch of October 2020
Excellent Mentor. Hope to have him for upcoming sessions as well.
27 Sep 2020
Batch of December 2020 | Associate Analyst at Deloitte India (Offices Of The Us)
Kudos to Great Learning for delivering such an amazing program.
09 Nov 2020
Batch of October 2020
Really good knowledge and excellent guide and coach. May also include more code samples to discuss and clarify the concepts.
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Admissions and Fee

Program Fees

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Rs. 2,00,000 + GST

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  • Personalized weekend online mentoring sessions
  • 9 months fully online program
  • 300+ hours of overall learning
  • Dedicated career support through interview workshops and 1:1 mentorship
  • Access to GL eXcelerate - curated jobs portal and exclusive career fairs
  • 10+ real-world industry relevant projects & case-studies
  • Live doubt-clearing with expert mentors
  • Access to GL Confluence - Industry and Peer Networking Events
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Candidates can pay the program fee through Netbanking, Credit/Debit cards, Cheque or DD. Also, with our corporate financial partnerships avail education loans at 0% interest rate*. Reach out to the admissions office at 080 4718 8428 for more details.

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Application Process

  • Step 1 : Fill the application form

    Register your interest by filling in the online application form.

  • Step 2 : Screening Process

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through a screening call with the Admission Director's office

  • Step 3 : Join Program

    Selected candidates will get admission offer. Candidates are required to pay the admission fee to confirm their participation.

Who is this program for?

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Technology professionals looking to upgrade their skills in cutting edge technologies

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Mid-career professionals and functional managers handling technology implementation of projects in Cloud Computing, Blockchain and Internet of Things

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Recent Computer Science graduates who want to continue learning in the field of technology and prepare themselves for their aspirational roles in technology companies

Upcoming Application Deadline

This program has limited intake every cohort. Apply early to secure your admission.

Deadline: 21st Jan 2021

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Batch Start Dates

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Jan 2021

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Feb 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program details
Who is this program for?
This program is aspiring software professionals who are looking to work on companies and projects on emerging technologies of IoT, Cloud & Blockchain. You can take maximum advantage of this program, if you have
  • Experience and basic knowledge in areas of IT & Software Development / Blockchain/ IoT / Cloud Management / Database Management / etc.
  • Programming knowledge of at least one programming language such as C/C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.
How will this program benefit me?
The program helps learners build essential software engineering skills to work on emerging technologies of IoT, Cloud & Blockchain. The program starts with building the Software engineering foundations on Data Structures & Algorithms design, Software architectures, etc. and later deep dives into the emerging technologies as mentioned below
  • IOT - IoT data sources & networking, Implementing IoT on the Cloud, Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud Computing - Containers & Microservices, Cloud Deployment & DevOps
  • Blockchain - Blockchain fundamentals & Creating a blockchain application with Node.Js
What is this program intended to do?
The program helps current and aspiring software developers to be job ready focusing on emerging technologies - IoT, Cloud & Blockchain. After completion of the program, the candidates can target entry and senior level software engineering roles (SDE II / SDE III, Software / Technical Architects, Solution Architects etc. ) and projects in companies which work on Emerging technologies of IoT, Cloud & Blockchain
What certificate will I receive after course completion? Who will issue the certificate?
Post completion of the program, the learners will receive an "Advanced Certification in Advanced Software Engineering in IoT, Cloud & Blockchain" granted from IIT Madras and Great Learning.
What will my learning schedule be like?
You will learn concepts online through recorded sessions, and clarify your doubts at the end of the week through online personalised mentoring sessions with an industry expert.
What kind of learning assistance will I get?
You will get weekly assistance from expert industry practitioners. As your mentors, they will clarify your doubts and offer guide you on your projects.
Will the content be available after the program is completed?
We believe that learning is continuous and hence all learning material – lecture notes, online content and supporting material – will be available through the online platform for 1 year after completion of the Advanced Software Engineering Program
How will I be evaluated during the course of the program?
In this holistic and rigorous course, you will be evaluated continuously. All quizzes, assignments, attendance and projects are used to evaluate and monitor your progress towards the desired learning outcomes.
What is a Capstone Project?
As part of this program, you will be working on a Group Capstone Project by building an application that integrates IoT and Blockchain, with the application deployed on the cloud. You will be also supported by a Industry Mentor to guide you through the Capstone project. The Capstone project helps you assimilate your learnings in a practical format and will also help during interviews for relevant roles
Will there be any placement assistance at the end of this program?
You will have the access to GL Excelerate that helps you unlock your career potential by highlighting your skills and connecting you to the right opportunities for your next job through the following activities:
Exclusive recruitment drives:
Attend Great Learning job fairs organised every 2 months across cities. Participate in our recruitment drives with top tech companies looking for professionals like you.
Access to curated jobs:
Access a list of jobs relevant to your experience and domain. Leverage our dedicated career support team working with 350+ organizations, who'll recommend the right jobs for you.
Interview preparation workshops:
Familiarise yourself with commonly asked questions that’ll help you crack any technical interview. Use your ePortfolio to showcase your skills and improve your chances of getting hired.
Personalised career mentorship
Get an expert career mentor personalised to your experience and industry, who will help you navigate your path to career success. Get guidance on choosing the right opportunities, building a great CV and much more.
Eligbility
What is the eligibility for the program?
You can take maximum advantage of this program, if you have
  • Experience and basic knowledge in any of the areas of IT & Software Development / Blockchain/ IoT / Cloud Management / Database Management / etc.
  • Programming knowledge of at least one programming language such as C/C++, Java, JavaScript, etc, and college level mathematics/aptitude
  • any Undergraduate degree such as B.Tech / B.Sc / BCA / MCA in computer science and electronics/electrical engineering domains
Can I brush up on my programming before we start?
Yes, once admitted, you will receive a programming refresher (online) . We strongly recommend that you complete these introductory online courses so that you are ready from day one of the program
Fee related queries
Can my company sponsor me?
We accept corporate sponsorships and can assist you with the process. For more information, you can write to us at iitmadras.acse@greatlearning.in
Will there be any Financial Assistance?
We have tie-ups with HDFC Credila, Zest Money, Eduvanz, Liquiloans, Propelld for providing education loans. Kindly reach out to your admissions counselor for further details and the next steps

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