Archive · 23 Jul 2026
upGrad and IIT Roorkee Launch Tech Certification Programmes
upGrad and IIT Roorkee have teamed up to offer certification programmes in Data Science and Full Stack Development.
These programmes will be available through upGrad’s 23 Learning Support Centres across India.
The courses will combine classroom instruction with expert mentorship and industry-focused learning.
They will cover topics like Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, application development, and software engineering practices.
Participants who complete the programmes will receive certification from iHUBDivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee.
The courses will also include live virtual masterclasses by faculty from top institutions like IITs, IIITs, and NITs, along with classroom sessions, peer learning, and hands-on projects.
upGrad and IIT Roorkee have partnered to launch certification programmes in Data Science and Full Stack Development.
The programmes will be offered through 23 Learning Support Centres across India.
Courses cover topics like Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, application development, and software engineering practices.
Participants will receive certification from iHUBDivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee.
The courses include live virtual masterclasses by faculty from top institutions, classroom sessions, peer learning, and hands-on projects.
- Who
- upGrad and IIT Roorkee
- What
- Launch of technology certification programmes in Data Science and Full Stack Development
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Through upGrad’s network of 23 Learning Support Centres across India
- Why
- To make technology education more accessible and address the growing demand for skilled professionals in AI, data science, and software development
Accessibility and Skill Development
Quality and Relevance of Education
Accessibility
Accessibility and Skill Development
The partnership aims to make technology education more accessible through a network of Learning Support Centres.
Quality and Relevance of Education
Some may argue that the accessibility is limited to those who can afford the programmes and have access to the Learning Support Centres.
Quality of Education
Accessibility and Skill Development
The programmes are designed with expert mentorship and industry-focused learning, ensuring high-quality education.
Quality and Relevance of Education
Critics might question the effectiveness of blended learning models and the ability to match the quality of traditional full-time programmes.
- Institutions Involved
- upGrad, IIT Roorkee, iHUBDivyaSampark
- Programmes Offered
- Data Science, Full Stack Development
- Learning Support Centres
- 23 across India
- Certification
- iHUBDivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee
- Topics Covered
- Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Application Development, Deployment, Software Engineering Practices
- Faculty
- IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other premier institutions