Islamic University launches AI training programme
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Srinagar, on Friday launched the 100-hour Infosys-AI Training Programme, which the university said is “a transformative initiative” under the finishing school for employability by Infosys Foundation, in collaboration with ICT Academy.
A varsity statement said this specialised programme by IUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is tailored for students of the School of Engineering and Technology and “aims to equip them with cutting-edge skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and soft skills to make them industry-ready.”
The inaugural session witnessed the presence of dignitaries, including Lovetesh Kumar, Senior Manager at ICT Academy and Head of the Infosys Foundation, Jammu & Kashmir; Prof Ayaz Hassan Moon, Dean of Academic Affairs; Prof Abdul Wahid, Registrar of IUST; and Dr Kaiser Giri, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology.
Kumar elaborated on the objectives of the 100-hour AI training programme, which integrates technical and soft skills training. He stressed how the programme aims to foster critical thinking, enhance practical expertise in AI and ML and empower students to meet industry demands effectively.
Prof Moon spoke about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in reshaping industries globally, and encouraged students to take full advantage of this unique opportunity to develop industry-relevant skills that will pave the way for promising career prospects.
Prof Wahid lauded the initiative as a model collaboration between academia and industry, noting that such programmes not only enhance technical competencies but also instil confidence and professionalism in students.
