Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

A 48-hour Saturday programme covering the mathematics of AI, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP and building generative AI applications.

Next intake: May 2027
LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modehybrid
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the IIT Professional Development Unit runs for three months and 48 hours, on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Classes are instructor-led on campus, and distance learning is also offered. Eleven modules start with an introduction to AI and the mathematics behind it (linear algebra, probability and statistics), then exploratory data analysis, machine learning, deep learning and neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing and generative AI, ending with ethics, bias and responsible AI. The prerequisites are basic computer literacy, high-school-level mathematics, an interest in AI and your own laptop. School completers, students, professionals and entrepreneurs are all listed as suitable.

Modules

11 modules
Modules11 modules
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics for AI: Linear Algebra
Mathematics for AI: Probability and Statistics
Exploratory Data Analysis
Foundations of Machine Learning
Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Introduction to Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Introduction to Generative AI
Building Generative AI Applications
Ethics, Bias and Responsible AI

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Interest in AI and high-school-level mathematics
  • Own laptop or device

Facilities

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Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท hybrid

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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