Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched three new artificial intelligence courses through the SWAYAM Plus platform. The courses are part of the ‘AI for All’ campaign and aim to make digital skills accessible to a wider audience, including those without a technical background.The announcement was made by IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti during a function to mark two years of SWIMPLUS operations. The initiative is being run in partnership with IITM Pravartak and focuses on hands-on learning.New courses include AI for Aspiring Engineers, AI for Administrators, and Prompt Engineering. Each course is designed for a specific group, from students to working professionals, with real-world applications in mind.Covers the basics of Python, AI and machine learning using AI engineering datasets for aspiring engineers. AI for Administrators helps professionals use AI tools for decision making. The Prompt Engineering course focuses on how to effectively interact with AI systems.
How to register?
According to Prof. R. Sarathi, coordinator of SWAYAM Plus, the platform has completed two years and now offers over 500 courses across 15 disciplines. More than 5.5 lakh learners have registered so far, which shows continuous growth.The courses follow the first batches of the ‘AI for All’ campaign, which saw over 92,000 registrations. Interested students can apply through Swayam Plus PortalWith the last date to register on 10 May 2026.The cost of AI for Aspiring Engineers course is Rs.500 plus GST. The other two courses AI for Administrators and Prompt Engineering are available at Rs 100 plus GST each, making them accessible to more learners.Earlier, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Advanced Technologies Foundation, in partnership with the SWAYAM Plus portal, launched a free nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training program for rural school teachers. The initiative was aimed at strengthening digital and teaching capabilities in government and rural schools across India.
