IPTIF launches great 'i-Skill' initiative to train

IPTIF is providing a reliable platform for technology based startups and entrepreneurs. This company was established to attract available nationwide potential and harness expertise, fostering class research innovation, technology and product development.
IPTIF
It is known as IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) and is a Section 8 company established by IIT Palakkad with Rs 100 crore support from the Department of Science and Technology of Government of India.


The main aim of i-Skill of IPTIF is to empower the youth of the country with adequate skills to enable their employment in technological sectors, to improve productivity, and capacity building to prepare them for the evolving Cyber-Physical Systems technologies.
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Unique aspects
Dr. Albert Sunny, Director of IPTIF and Project Director at TIH ICS spoke about the unique aspects of i-Skill initiative.
With the evolution of Cyber-Physical Systems technologies globally, India requires interdisciplinary knowledge resources to develop cross-cutting fusion technology resources, said Dr. Albert.
In this context, IPTIF is taking the initiative to prepare the country to solve important problems through technological advances by introducing a pan India initiative aimed at competent resources with a diploma or higher to develop technical skills, said Director.

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As part of this initiative, Skill Development Ready Centers (i-SDRC) of IPTIF will be established in Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges besides Industrial Training Institutes across all districts of India to offer state-of-the-art multidisciplinary training and capacity building programs for next-generation technocrats, engineers, and scientists.
To become an i-SDRC, one can send apply through this link ‘https://tinyurl.com/i-SDRC’


With the evolution of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) technologies globally, India requires people with interdisciplinary knowledge in software and hardware development, he said.
‘In this context, IPTIF aims to equip the country’s workforce to meet the demands of the upcoming technological revolution in CPS.’
We also explore and generate equal opportunity to acquire technology-based skills among rural youth and Bridging the digital divide, said General Manager.

Bootcamp
As the inaugural program of the i-Skill initiative. IPTIF is glad to launch a bootcamp on Python for Data Science curated and mentored by Dr Satyajit Das, Assistant Professor, IIT Palakkad.
Python is a world-widely accepted programming language known for its versatility. Hence, it is widely used today in almost every industry, especially in the scientific realm for web development, machine learning, data science, AI, astronomy, robotics, neuroscience, pharmacology, business to name a few.
Python is a fast-growing programming language that is easy to work with and integrate systems more effectively. In addition, it’s extremely scalable and great for prototyping. Most of the world’s largest companies today, such as Google, Netflix, Amazon, and Quora operate on Python.
This boot camp will be covered in 12 hours over a weekend. The training material will include video, audio, PowerPoint presentations and reading materials, among others.
The Python for Data Science course consists of four modules which include context from basics of Python to Data visualization. The course aims to impart substantial knowledge on Python and how to use it effectively for Data Science.

Indian citizen currently residing in India can apply for the camp. Applicants should have graduated 12th/PUC. Preference will be given to those who have completed ITI/Diploma.
For more information, the website of IPTIF can be visited at ‘https://iptif.tech/’ Candidates can send email to ‘office@iptif.tech’ or call on 9188952064.
To register for this boot camp visit https://iptif.tech/IPTIF-B-2021-001. This boot camp will be available only in offline mode at Skill Development Ready Centers (i-SDRC). Upon successful completion, a course completion certificate will be issued by IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation.

The second thrust area of it is Human Resource Development, which includes upskilling job seekers and giving UG and PhD fellowships through open calls in order to improve employability and enable Make-in-India efforts. The third component of it is the development of the startup ecosystem.
IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation engages in activities that create value to the local and national ecosystem.

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