Frequently Asked Questions

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) is one of India’s top-ranked private universities known for its unique model, combining education, research, and industry interaction. A trailblazer in IT research and education, here are some of the reasons why building expertise with IIIT-B would benefit your career

  • Top-tier Academia: IIIT-B has an accomplished faculty group, offering individuals a hands-on and cutting-edge learning environment.
  • Robust Alumni Network: IIIT-B dons a strong alumni network of researchers, seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals in key positions in prominent Indian and international corporations.
  • IIIT-B Edge: A certification from IIIT-B can open doors to diverse career opportunities in the software industry, positively shaping your tech career.

  • Mastery of the Niche: A hands-on programme covering technical and managerial aspects of software product development.
  • Dynamic Mentorship: LIVE Interactive sessions taught by an esteemed faculty group at IIIT-B.
  • Distinctive Pedagogy: 122 hours of industry-relevant curriculum backed by hands-on sessions, capstone projects, assignments, quizzes and campus visits.
  • Career Advancement: Showcase expertise through projects and experiments and upgrade technical profile with an IIIT-B certification.
  • TalentSprint Advantage: Learning on TalentSprint’s award-winning and patented digital platform and being part of 10000+ TalentSprint’s deeptech alumni network.

The programme will be taught by an esteemed faculty group from IIIT-B. Meet Faculty here

  • Tech professionals seeking to transition into a product management role
  • Software engineers looking to gain expertise in product design, marketing, finance and other critical aspects of software products

  • Translate ideas into successful, well-designed, and efficiently managed software products.
  • Advance your career to product leadership, management, and strategic roles.
  • Open doors to new opportunities and climb the career ladder with the credibility of an IIIT-B certification

    • Education: B.E / B.Tech / BCA / BSc(IT) / BSc(CS) / MCA / MS in any stream
    • Experience: Minimum 1 years of professional experience

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

      Benefits of in-class delivery
    • Synchronous, interactive learnings from expert faculty
    • Interact and get your doubts answered by faculty
    • Peer learning through working in groups with other participants
    • Support from mentors for labs and experiments
      Flexibility and additional value of online learning
    • Re-attend classes through recorded archives
    • Access videos easily with searchable and indexed video archives
    • Learn from the comfort and safety of your home
    • Learn one-on-one from mentors through office hours
      The programme will be delivered on TalentSprint's patent-pending iPearl.ai, a leading digital learning platform of choice used for programs offered by the likes of Google, IIM Calcutta, IIT Hyderabad,IISc, and IIT Kanpur, to name a few.

    This is an expertise-building programme for experienced professionals. You will be certified by the International Institute of Information Technology,Bangalore

    A certificate of successful completion is provided upon meeting all program requirements. IIIT-B carries out all examinations and evaluations related to the certification.

    The programme format with LIVE Interactive Sessions, backed by hands-on sessions, capstone projects, assignments, quizzes and campus visits enables a conducive environment to network with your peers in the cohort. Most participants can continue to network even after the cohort by using the alumni portal.

    As a Deemed to be University, IIIT- B enjoys considerable autonomy. Certificate programs the institution offers to working professionals, such as this programme, are governed and fully approved by the IIIT-B. The programme complies with all the relevant regulations applicable.

    All participants must execute, before the start of the programme, an agreement that consists of the standard programme Terms and Conditions. It has the following components:

    • Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights
    • Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines
    • Tools and Platforms in Use
    • Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use
    • Part B: Honor Code
    • Part C: Certification
    • Part D: Programme Fee, Refund, and Termination Policy

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

    • Apply for Programme
    • Submit Details
    • Await Selection
    • Join Programme

    The selection for the programme will be done by IIIT Bangalore and is strictly based on the education, work experience, and motivation of the participants.

    The detailed learning modules are as follows:
    Module 1: Industry Overview
    • Introduction to the various segment of ICT Industry
    • IT Products and Services, Off-shoring and MNC India Center, Telecom industry, Start-ups, and the App Economy
    Module 2: Introduction to Product Lifecycle

    DETAILS AWAITED

    Module 3: Product Design
    • User-Centered Design
    • Design Thinking Overview
        - Storyboarding
        - Scenario Maps
        - Customer Journey Maps
    • UX Design
        - Expert Review
        - User Interviews
        - Stakeholder Interview
        - Surveys and Email Questionnaire
    • UI Design
        - Design Patterns
        - Inputs and Controls Design
        - Containers
    • UI for Accessibility
        - Building Privacy and Security in Design
    • Wireframe Design
    Module 4: Software Product Engineering
    • Software Product Architecture
    • Software Product Development
    • Engineering Process Flow
        - DevOps
        - Interoperability and Integration using APIs
    • Compliance
        - Standards and Regulations
    Module 5: Product Testing
    • UI Testing
    • UX Testing
    • User Acceptance Testing
    • Load Testing
    • Performance Testing
    Module 6: Product Maintenance
    • Defect Management
    • Feature Enhancement
    Module 7: Intellectual Property Management
    • Product Licensing Models
    • Royalty Management
    • IPR protection
    Module 8: Product Marketing, Finance and Team Organisation
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    • Search Engine Optimization
    • Digital Product Pricing
    • Product Team Organisation

    Capstone Project

    The programme starts on September 2024.

    • 7-Month Executive-friendly Programme
    • IIIT-B faculties led Live interactive classes, hands-on sessions, capstone projects, assignments, quizzes and campus visits.
    • 122 Hours of immersive learning, including 88 hours of Faculty-led Sessions, 16 hours of Lab Work, and 18 hours of Capstone Project
    • (Faculty-led LIVE Sessions will be held every weekend for 2-3 hours)

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

    As per the programme norms, participants have to maintain at least 75% of attendance during the program. Going by the curriculum, it is recommended that participants maintain attendance for enriched learning. In unavoidable circumstances, one can access the recorded lectures on our platform to cover up for the missed sessions.

    The programme includes continuous formative and summative assessments. The final scores will be determined based on the sum of the scores of various assessments.

    Yes, participants are required to have their laptops.

    Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System. The access will be available for 1 year from the date of the commencement of the program.

    For programme fee-related details, please visit Fee Page

    Yes, flexible EMI options enable you to pay the programme fee in instalments. Please contact your RM to know the details of the schemes available.

    For scholarship-related details, reach out to your RM.

    No, the application fee is non-refundable.

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

    Professionals have multiple options for funding.

    Sponsored by employer
    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:

    • Freedom: To opt for a programme of their choice, at a time of their choice, with an institution of their choice and not be restrained by the organization’s policy.
    • Flexibility: To pursue greater career opportunities beyond their current employer or nurture their entrepreneurial ambitions.
    • Funding: Access to flexible EMI schemes (paying as low as Rs. xx per lac per month).

    We have also observed that the commitment levels were higher among self-funding participants.

    iPearl.ai(Interactive Platform for Experiential and Remote Learning) is created by TalentSprint’s engineering team led by our Chief Technology Officer, an IIT Kanpur alumni. The platform integrates best-in-class open-source technologies and SaaS services and perfected them over the last seven years.

    When this platform was built, we intended to offer it to our partners and customers for digital learning and delivery. Since 2013, the platform has been extensively used by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kanpur, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIT Hyderabad, and many more of our customers and partners. More than 300,000 students have used this platform, which is reputed for user experience, quality, and scale.

    This feature-rich platform has become so popular that some of our partners now use it for their academic needs.

      The tried and tested direct-to-device platform enables 24 x 7 learning for its users. Some key benefits of the platform are:

    • Intuitive student experience through a user-friendly LMS
    • Seamless faculty experience through state-of-the-art Studios
    • Highly Interactive Online Classes
    • Effective group/peer learning/projects through Breakout Rooms
    • Proctored Online Assessments with detailed analysis
    • Insightful Reports on student engagement and performance
    • Flexible integration with other components, as needed

      A comparative study of iPearl.ai against Canvas, Impartus, Moodle, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom was conducted. Features in the following categories were compared:

    • Instructor-led Learning
    • Self-paced Learning
    • Assessments/Evaluations
    • User Experience
    • Customer Support
    • Scalability and Performance
    • Integration and Customization
    • Others

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

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

    • The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) is a deemed university established in 1998 with a vision to contribute to the IT world through education and research, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
    • Since its inception, IIIT-B has grown to become an institution of considerable repute with its unique model, combining education, research, and industry interaction. It works in partnership with the corporate sector while retaining the freedom of an academic institution.IIIT-B is a registered not-for-profit society supported jointly by the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry. A trailblazer in IT research and education, the institute dons a remarkable track record of its alumni founding over 50 enterprises, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. For more information, visit https://www.iiitb.ac.in/explore-iiitb