upGrad Partners With Top Global Institutions to Offer Agentic AI Programmes, Expanding Access for Working Professionals


Posted September 3, 2026 by Northsoutheastwest-press

upGrad has built out a portfolio of Agentic AI programmes covering this specific skill set, in collaboration with leading academic institutions, giving working professionals structured, credentialed pathways into the space.
 
Most official AI agent developer certifications require candidates to have basic programming knowledge, preferably in Python, along with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence or machine learning concepts. These prerequisites ensure that learners can grasp agent architectures, tool integrations, and real-world implementation practices effectively before progressing through the programme.
Here's a look at what each university partnership offers.
1. IIIT Bangalore: Executive Post Graduate Programme in Applied AI and Agentic AI
A 7-month advanced certification programme designed to train learners to design, develop, and deploy intelligent agent systems. The programme is structured for professionals with basic programming knowledge, preferably in Python, along with a foundational understanding of AI or machine learning concepts.
2. IIT Kharagpur: Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Generative AI & Agentic AI
A 32-week executive programme designed to help learners build and deploy production-ready AI and agentic systems. The curriculum covers Generative AI, prompt engineering, agent design, deployment strategies, and real-world projects, with certification from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
3. IIIT Bangalore: Professional Certificate Programme in Data Science & Agentic AI
A programme combining data science fundamentals with applied agentic AI training. It sits within IIIT Bangalore's broader data science and AI portfolio offered through upGrad.
4. IIT Kharagpur: Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science & Agentic AI
A domain-specific programme covering data engineering, causal AI, RAG systems, and agentic AI applications. It is positioned within IIT Kharagpur's Agentic AI course offerings on the platform.
5. IIIT Bangalore: Executive Programme in Generative AI & Agentic AI for Leaders
A dual-certification programme, offered with IIM Udaipur, aimed at leaders and senior professionals. It sits alongside IIIT Bangalore's other Agentic AI and leadership-focused programmes on upGrad.
upGrad's Agentic AI portfolio spans these university partnerships, IIIT Bangalore and IIT Kharagpur, giving learners entry points across different formats and durations within the same specialisation.
 
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Last Updated September 3, 2026