Post Graduate Program in Data Science and AI

Bennett Franklin presents a future-ready, 9-month online Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, a comprehensive and immersive journey for aspiring data professionals, working individuals, and tech visionaries alike.

Rooted in a strong academic foundation and powered by practical, research-driven methodology, this program is designed to build deep expertise in data science, AI, and their real-world applications across business, industry, and society.

Learn directly from top industry leaders and seasoned academics who bring real-world insights to every class. Engage in hands-on learning through capstone projects and practical labs modeled on real-world data challenges. The curriculum covers essential tools and technologies including Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and AI frameworks crafted in collaboration with industry experts.

Our flexible online format is tailored to fit the schedules of working professionals, enabling you to upskill without disrupting your career. Build a portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities, gain in-demand technical skills, and prepare for impactful roles such as Data Scientist, AI Researcher, or AI-powered Entrepreneur.

Whether you’re looking to transition into a data-centric role or elevate your current career with cutting-edge innovation, Bennett Franklin’s PGP in Data Science and AI will empower you to lead in a technology-driven future.

Why Data Science?

650% Growth

Data Science job demand grew by 650% recently.

Fresh Talent Demand

61% roles open to 0–5 yrs experience professionals.

Job Openings Rise

2.7M roles expected globally by year 2025.

Top 5 Future Skills

Data Science is among 2025's top job skills.

On Completion, You Will:

  • Master key concepts in ML, AI, and Deep Learning fields.
  • Develop business insights from complex data patterns.
  • Learn analytical tools like Python, SQL, and Power BI.
  • Translate data into business decisions using modeling.
  • Explore NLP, statistics, and AI deployment strategies.
  • Be job-ready for Data Science and AI roles globally.

Program Highlights

See which benefits you can derive from joining this program.

9-Month Online Program
Live sessions by industry professionals.
Access to online labs and case studies.
Learn while continuing your current job.
Global Collaborations
Linked with top universities worldwide.
Peer learning via interactive sessions.
Networking with professionals globally.

Dedicated Support Team
Tech and academic support 24/7
Live grievance redressal support.
Mentor guidance through your journey.
Become Job-ready
Hands-on projects with real companies.
Learn tools like SQL, Tableau, Python.
Master domain skills via industry sessions.

Program Curriculum

An overview of what you will learn from this program.

Module 1: Introduction to Python
Introduction to Python and its applications in data science and AI Python basics: data types, variables, operators, and control flow
Working with data structures: lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
Functions and modules in Python File handling and data input/output
Introduction to object-oriented programming in Python
Module 2: MySQL for Data Handling
Introduction to relational databases and MYSQL Creating databases,tables and relationships DDL and DML commands in MYSQL
SQL queries with: where, having, groupby, limit, order by, operators, wildcards, etc. Managing data with INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operations
Joins: Inner, Left, Right, Full-Outer Join, Cross Join Subqueries and Views
Connecting MySQL with Python DDL commands with Python DML commands with Python
Module 3: Data Analysis using Python
Creating and Manipulating Multi-Dimesional Arrays
NumPy Arithmetic Functions
Concatenation and Stacking of Arrays
Eyes, Ones, Zeros arrays
Random Array Generation
Introduction to data analysis and its importance in decision-making
Data preprocessing: data cleaning, handling missing values, and data transformation
Introduction to Pandas
Data Manipulation & Analysis
Data visualization using libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn Line Chart, Bar Chart, Stacke- Bar Chart, Histograms, Scatter Plot, Pie Chart, Box Plot, Pairplot, Heatmaps, Subplots, etc.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) techniques
Performing EDA on an Industrial Dataset
Module 4: Statistics for Machine Learning
Definition of statistics and its importance in machine learning
Understanding the role of statistics in data-driven decision making
Overview of statistical concepts commonly used in machine learning
Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode
Measures of variability: range, variance, standard deviation
Data visualization techniques: histograms, box plots, and scatter plots
Probability Basics
Probability rules: addition and multiplication rules
Applications of probability in machine learning algorithms
Statistical Distributions:
Normal & Standard Distribution and its properties
Binomial distribution and its applications in binary classification
Poisson distribution and its use in count data analysis
Understanding hypothesis testing and its role in machine learning
Null and alternative hypotheses
Performing a hypothesis test: z-test and t-test
P-values and significance leve
Module 5: Machine Learning
Introduction to Machine Learning and its Applications
Types of Machine Learning: Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning
Data preprocessing and feature engineering
Linear Regression: Theory and Implementation in Python
Model evaluation and metrics for regression
Use cases of Unsupervised Learning
K-Means Clustering: Theory and Implementation in Python
Elbow Curve
Silhouette Score
Hierarchical Clustering: Theory and Implementation in Python
Agglomerative Clustering
Divisive Clustering
Regularization techniques: Lasso and Ridge Regression
Logistic Regression: Theory and Implementation in Python Model evaluation and metrics for classification
NLP with NLTK, chatbot building, ethics in AI
KNN & Naïve Bayes
K-Nearest Neighbours (kNN) : Theory and Implementation in Python Model Evaluation
Naïve Bayes: Theory and Implementation in Python Model Evaluation
Decision Trees & Random Forests
Decision Trees: Theory & Implementation in Python
Parameter Tuning of Decision Trees
Cross Validation Technique
Ensemble Methods: Random Forests
Parameter Tuning of Random Forests
Support Vector Machines (SVMs)
Handling imbalanced data in classification
Scaling of Data
Introduction to Support Vector Machines (SVM) : Theory
SVM implementation in Python with scikit-learn
Kernel methods and non-linear SVM
Boosting
Understanding Boosting
Boosting vs Bagging
AdaBoost Technique
Understanding Gradient Boosting Concept
Implementation of Gradient Boosting
Introduction to Unsupervised Learning
Use cases of Unsupervised Learning
K-Means Clustering: Theory and Implementation in Python
Elbow Curve
Silhouette Score
Hierarchical Clustering: Theory and Implementation in Python
Agglomerative Clustering
Divisive Clustering
Dimensionality Reduction
Understanding the curse of Dimensionality
PCA: Principal Component Analysis Theory
Eigenvalues and Eigen Vectors
Implementation of PCA using Python
N-Components
Variance, Variance Ratio
Hyperparameter Tuning
Improving the performance of ML Models
Finding the best performing models
Randomized Search CV
GridSearch CV
ML Pipelining
Module 6: Artificial Intelligence and NLP
What is Deep Learning and how it differs from traditional programming
Building Blocks of Neurons, Layers, and Activation Functions
Neural networks and their structure
Hands-on: Introduction to AI tools and platforms for beginners TensorFLow, Keras, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.
Fundamentals of Deep Learning - I
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications
Overview of AI history and key milestones
Understanding AI subfields: Robotics, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and more
Activation functions
Multi-layer Perceptrons and feedforward neural networks
Fundamentals of Deep Learning - II
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for Sequence Data
Introduction to TensorFLow and Keras in Deep Learning Hands-on: Building a simple neural network for image recognition
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Understanding NLP and its applications in language understanding Tokenization, stemming, and lemmatization
Text representation methods: Bag-of-Words and word embeddings
Introduction to NLTK libraries for NLP in Python
Hands-on: Building a basic chatbot using NLP techniques
AI in Practice and Future Trends
Real-world AI applications and success stories
Ethical considerations and challenges in AI development
Future trends in AI, DL, and NLP
Exploring Chat-GPT and Google Bard
Module 7: Advance Analytics using Power BI
Introduction to Power BI and its capabilities
Power BI Products: Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
Navigating the Power BI interface
Connecting to various data sources and importing data
Data transformation and modeling in Power Query Editor
Cleaning and Shaping Data for Analysis
Creating interactive visualizations: charts, graphs, and maps
Capstone Project
The capstone project will allow you to implement the skills you learned throughout this program. Through dedicated mentoring sessions, you’ll learn how to solve a real-world, industry-aligned Data Science problem, from data processing and model building to reporting your business results and insights. The project is the final step in the learning path and will enable you to showcase your expertise in Data Science to future employers.

Capstone Projects

Explore real-world projects across diverse industries.

Healthcare

Predictive analytics for patient care

Retail

Market basket and loyalty analysis

Banking

Fraud detection and risk scoring

Insurance

Claims prediction using NLP

E-commerce

Text mining & customer prediction

Finance & Accounts

Credit scoring and risk modeling

Why Bennett Franklin?

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Global leader in online professional education

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Curriculum built by experienced industry experts.

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Mentorship and career services for job-readiness.

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Practical, hands-on approach to learning

Hiring Patners

Career Assistance

Career Support Services

Resume reviews and personalized interview

Career mentorship from industry experts and alumni

Placement support via global hiring partnerships

Alumni Highlights

  • 200+

    Worked at companies like Google, Amazon, etc.

  • $122K PA

    Over 200+ top global hiring partners.

  • $250K PA

    Highest CTC reported $250,000 per year.

  • 87%

    Average salary hike of 87% post-course.

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Application Process

How to Enroll Easily

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This program blends theory with real-world projects, making learners industry-ready with hands-on experience and expert mentorship.

Yes, you’ll have access to live doubt-clearing sessions, academic support, and dedicated mentor guidance throughout the program.

Absolutely. Data Science is among the top 5 future skills, with high global demand, attractive salaries, and versatile career paths.

The PGP in Data Science and AI is a 9-month online program designed to fit around your professional schedule.

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