Frequently Asked Questions

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a mainstream disruptive technology. McKinsey predicts IoT will have an economic impact of between $4 trillion and $11 trillion by 2025.

For several companies, investing in connected technologies like IoT has become a necessity for survival and business continuity. IoT is already disrupting both the consumer (retail, healthcare, and services) and industrial sectors (transportation, water, oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing). Increased focus on remote-based monitoring of the workforce, growing adoption of innovative payment technologies, and rising demand for wearable devices are driving IoT’s market growth.

To successfully manage and navigate such disruptions, companies need professionals with deep IoT expertise in massive numbers. Hence gaining a firm understanding of IoT computing is more relevant today than ever.

As connected devices rapidly proliferate industries worldwide, the IoT space is witnessing significant growth. It is predicted that there will be 41 Billion IoT devices by 2027 (Business Insider). According to International Data Corporation (IDC), worldwide spending on software and hardware around IoT will see a growth from $726 billion in 2019 to $1.1 trillion in 2023. The total spending on consumer and industrial IoT technology is expected to pass $1 trillion by 2022 (IDC).

However, there is a severe shortage of professionals with the right expertise to manage and execute IoT projects. Research (Immersat) shows that around 47% of organizations do not possess the right IoT skills and therefore outsource everything. Gartner predicts that 75% of IoT projects take twice as long because of the IoT talent shortage. This is creating massive opportunities for companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the IoT space. IoT has the potential to create 10-15 million jobs (The ET) in India alone.

Hence this is the right time for tech professionals to invest in building expertise in IoT technology.

With IoT capabilities, tech professionals can explore several roles including

• Head of IoT
• IoT Lead
• IoT Analyst
• IoT Big Data Consultant
• IoT Escalation Engineer
• IoT Product Development
• IoT Engineer
• Product Validation Architect - IoT
• IoT Infrastructure Architect
• IoT Platform Developer
• Senior Consultant IoT
• IoT Product Developer
• IoT Application Developer
• IoT Embedded Engineer
• IoT Test Architect
and more..

• Global Certification: This is a unique 9-month Certification Program by the prestigious IIIT Hyderabad, home to India’s largest CS Research Group
• Industry-ready Curriculum: Designed by top IIIT Hyderabad Faculty, the curriculum includes foundation, application, and project-oriented modules. It includes topics on schematic design, PCB, 3D modeling, Arduino IDE, NodeMCU, oneM2M, Thingspeak, Python, AWS, and cloud.
• Experiential Learning with IoT Kit: Participants are provided with an IoT kit to perform experiments.
• Project Implementation: Participants will work on real-time IoT projects sourced from the industry.
• Hands-on Learning: Most preferred learning format by professionals - Faculty-led Interactive LIVE Sessions, Hackathons and Capstone Projects, Network with an Exceptional Peer Group
• Smart City Advantage: Outstanding projects may get tested and deployed at the IIITH Living Lab
• Hi-Tech Hi-Touch Hybrid Learning: Learn on TalentSprint’s iPearl, the best-in-class interactive AI-powered digital delivery platform

A:Participants get to work on the latest tools and technologies including Schematic Design, PCB, 3D modeling, Arduino IDE, NodeMCU, oneM2M, Thingspeak, AWS, and Cloud.

The program is delivered in an experiential learning format that includes LIVE online faculty-led Live interactive sessions, capstone projects, mentorship, and hackathons.

The program will help build expertise, enabling you to launch a career in the IoT domain. The roles may vary, considering your professional background and industry experience.

The Program will be delivered in interactive online format, retaining effectiveness while maintaining safety. The format uniquely combines the benefits of an in-class program with the flexibility and safety of online learning.

The program will be delivered on TalentSprint's patent-pending iPearl.ai, a leading digital learning platform of choice used for programs delivered by the likes of Google, IIM Calcutta, IIT Hyderabad, IISc, and IIT Kanpur, to name a few.

Our state-of-the-art, direct-to-device digital learning platform, being used by top institutions (IIIT, IIT, IIM) provides the following rich features:

Our digital platform enables participants to

1. Attend all lecture classes online from any location on any device (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
2. Interact with faculty, through audio and chat, during the online session
3. Interact with peers, through chat during the online session

Our digital platform supports mentored online labs for necessary hands-on learning.

1. All practical labs are available online on the platform
2. You will have the option to interact with a mentor during the lab sessions
3. You will also be able to set up one-on-one mentoring session during weekdays
4. You can also work with your peer group on the platform for group projects

Yes, all our online sessions enable audio and chat interaction. Participants can interact and ask questions. The chat window is common to all participants and faculty and allows interaction among participants.

The classes will have enough interaction to get your doubts cleared. You will also have the additional options:

1. A discussion forum is open in every course, where you can post your queries to be answered by peers in the class as well as mentors
2. Review session scheduled periodically where you can ask the faculty and get your doubts clarified
3. One-on-one sessions with mentors can be scheduled anytime during the program.

You will need the following infrastructure to access our platform:

• Device: A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone with camera and mic.
• Internet: A regular broadband/wifi connection or a mobile 4G connection.
  However, you will need a computer with the necessary configuration to do the online lab sessions.

Yes, program mentors will be available to provide you the required assistance during your online lab exercises schedule.

Participants can interact with their group members for the projects conveniently using Zoom or Skype calls. TalentSprint's platform will also have the provision of group-specific discussion forums for asynchronous discussion among the group members.

Our recorded videos have an AI-generated Table of Content (TOC) to help with easy and smart navigation within the videos. Participants can click on the items under TOC to directly jump to the relevant section in a video.

Video archives also have a Phrase Cloud of keywords/phrases used in the video. Participants can click on a particular keyword/phrase to find yellow markers, indicating the points where the selected keyword/phrase was covered on the video timeline.

IIIT Hyderabad conducts the selection process for the program. Candidates will be selected based on the details of education, work experience, and a statement of purpose submitted by them along with the application.

Working professionals, who must have completed their graduation or post-graduation with at least 50% marks and a minimum of 1-year of work experience. In addition, programming knowledge is required.

The program also provides a unique opportunity to select fresh Graduates aspiring to start their tech career in IoT. A selection test will be conducted for these applicants as part of the enrollment process. Only limited seats available.

A participant not holding an Indian Passport or is not residing in India will be considered an International Participant.

Yes. Flexible EMI options can be availed to pay the program fee in installments.

The Program fee is ₹2,50,000 plus GST. See details on this page

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

No. The program fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

Building deep-tech expertise is an absolute necessity for professionals in this fast-changing world that is constantly disrupted by technology.

Professionals have multiple options for funding.

1. Sponsored by employer
2. Self-funded : Based on our experience of enabling 3000+ professionals who have participated in our executive programs, self-funding is the most preferred option with over 80% choosing this.

Three key reasons why professionals opt for it:

1. Freedom: To opt for a program of their choice, at a time of their choice, with an institution of their choice and not be restrained by the organization’s policy.
2. Flexibility: To pursue greater career opportunities well even beyond their current employer or to nurture their entrepreneurial ambitions.
3. Funding: Access to flexible EMI schemes (paying as low as Rs. 5,550 per lac per month).We have also observed that the commitment levels were higher among self-funding participants.

Yes, special scholarships are available. For details, contact your Relationship Manager.

Online sessions will be held twice a week.

Details of time and date will be shared soon.

The program will be delivered through faculty-led interactive live sessions on TalentSprint’s ipearl.ai. These online sessions will be held at a schedule convenient to working professionals. Participants will be able to interact with the faculty through video, audio, and chat. They will also be able to chat with fellow participants of the program during online sessions.

Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System.

Participants will be provided with a Comprehensive Kit to support hands-on learning. More details will be shared soon.

Admissions Closed

It is a 9 month program including Capstone projects & Case Studies.

Participants who complete this program will be given a PG Certificate in IoT and Smart Analytics from IIIT Hyderabad.

The program is delivered in two formats.

Part 1: A 6-month certification program that builds the foundation for understanding IoT

Part 2: A 9-month certification program that builds an in-depth understanding of IoT with Projects

Participants who exit after successfully completing Part 1 will get the Advanced Certificate. Those who successfully complete the 9 months will get PG Certificate. All examinations and evaluations will be carried out by IIIT Hyderabad.

All sessions will be conducted by IIIT Hyderabad faculty. Industry experts may be invited for sharing their valuable experience.

Do not worry. In case you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version of the session soon.

Attendance will be recorded regularly during this program. Participants need to maintain a minimum attendance criteria in each course of the program.

1. An internet connected device, Computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, is enough to access the platform.
2. Web-camera and Mic with necessary power backup will be needed for proctored online assessments.

As one of the premier institutions in the country, IIIT Hyderabad enjoys considerable autonomy. The certificate program offered here is fully governed and approved by the IIIT Outreach Division. The program complies with all the relevant regulations applicable.

All participants are required to execute, before the start of the program, an agreement that consists of the standard Program Terms and Conditions. It has the following components:

Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights

1. Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines
2. Tools and Platforms in Use
3. Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use

Part B: Honor Code

Part C: Certification

Part D: Program Fee, Refund and Termination Policy

• First IIIT in India
• Smart City Living Lab
• Expert Faculty

IIITH is an autonomous university and the first IIIT in India. IIITH is presently ranked one of the best institutions in the country in technical education. Several world-renowned Centres of Excellence are part of IIITH’s research portfolio. It has established joint collaboration and co-innovation models with an industry outreach spanning significant national and multinational companies.

• Best in class Hybrid Platform
• Industry Partnerships
• Academic Partnerships

TalentSprint, a National Stock Exchange (NSE) Group Company, brings transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and global corporations. Its patent-pending, AI-powered, digital learning platform enables a perfect blend of high-end academics and industry-leading practitioner experience. Its programs have consistently seen a high engagement rate and customer delight. For more information, visit www.talentsprint.com.