IIT-Madras SWAYAM Plus launches 3 AI courses as learner base crosses 5.5 lakh | India News
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Madras-led digital learning platform SWAYAM Plus launched three new learner-friendly Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses under its ‘AI for All’ campaign, expanding access to basic AI skills as the platform completes two years of operations.The courses — AI for Aspiring Engineers, AI for Administrators, and Prompt Engineering — have been developed in partnership with IITM promoters. They are designed for students with no prior coding or AI background and focus on practical, real-world applications across domains.The courses were launched by IIT-M Director V Kamakoti on Friday to mark the second anniversary of the platform which brought together representatives from government, industry, academia and the student community and recognized key partners and top-performing students.Registration for the three courses is currently open on the SWAYAM Plus portal, with the closing date set for May 10, 2026.Among the offerings, AI for Aspiring Engineers aims to equip students transitioning from school to engineering with fundamental knowledge of Python, AI and machine learning using engineering datasets. The cost of the course is Rs.500 plus GST.AI for Administrators is aimed at management professionals with a focus on decision making using AI, machine learning and generative AI tools. It costs Rs 100 plus GST.The Prompt Engineering course introduces students to effectively interacting with AI systems to generate accurate outputs and is priced at Rs 100 plus GST.Highlighting the growth of the platform, Swayam Plus Coordinator and IIT-M Dean (Planning) R Sarathy said the initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, has expanded rapidly since its launch.“SWAYAM Plus… has successfully completed two years. Since its inception, the platform has grown significantly, now hosting over 500 online courses in over 15 sectors… Till date, over 5.50 lakh students have registered,” he said.The ‘AI for All’ campaign, launched in May 2025, has already seen quite a boost. The first batch of five introductory AI courses saw over 42,000 registrations, while the second batch, which included a course for academics, attracted over 50,000 students.The platform continues to focus on employment-oriented digital learning aligned with the national framework, with select courses offering credit recognition and academic validation by IIT Madras.
