IIT Kanpur is launching a six-month online certificate course in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics, starting October 3, 2026. Designed for working professionals, the program features live weekend classes. Participants can choose a three-month exit with a participation certificate or complete the full course for a completion certificate. Applicants need at least 55% in their graduation or three years of relevant work experience with minimum 40% marks. The curriculum covers Python, R, data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and Generative AI, taught through real business case studies. The fees are ₹85,000 plus GST, with an option to pay in two installments.