Agentic AI: From Concepts
to Practice
An executive education program that teaches how to design, build, deploy and operate production-ready agentic AI systems. Suitable for working professionals with one plus years of experience and basic coding knowledge.
Classes start late October 2026 · Early bird discounts available
Program at a glance
Hear From The Program Director
Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan introduces the Agentic AI program, curriculum philosophy, and engineering approach.
The IIIT Hyderabad, DFL Advantage
Research-led engineering and deep-tech education, brought to working professionals.
Research-led
Strong culture of research in software systems and AI-enabled engineering.
13 Centres of excellence
Program aligned with IIIT Hyderabad's research centres and faculty expertise.
World-class faculty
Taught by Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan, Program Director, and supported by institute faculty.
Direct from the institute
Offered by the Division of Flexible Learning. Certification from IIIT Hyderabad.
Why This Program
If you are a working professional and want to build depth in agentic AI systems without a long, expensive commitment, this program is ideal for you.
Full agent lifecycle
You move from foundations and architecture through implementation, evaluation, deployment and operations.
Production-oriented
You learn AgentOps practices, evaluation methods and patterns for systems that must run reliably.
Built for busy professionals
12 weeks, about 12 hours a week. Live interactive classes, labs and assignments you can apply at work.
Live interactive + campus immersion
Faculty-led live sessions and pre-recorded material, plus a campus immersion planned towards the end of the program.
Direct credential
Certificate issued by IIIT Hyderabad. No third-party platform between you and the institute.
Clear investment, high ROI
₹90,000 + GST for a focused 12-week program. Early-bird (10%) and special category (5%) discounts available.
Who is this program for?
Designed for working professionals who want to move from using AI tools to engineering agentic systems.
Early-career engineers
Software, data or ML engineers who want to build real agentic systems and demonstrate stronger engineering judgement — not only prompt-level use of models.
Experienced engineers & tech leads
Senior engineers, architects, tech leads and managers who need to stay relevant, lead AI adoption, and deepen technical credibility in agentic systems.
Eligibility Summary
No prior deep learning or AI agent framework experience is required. Basic coding knowledge in Python or standard programming languages is expected.
Course Structure & Curriculum
What will you learn
Key Capabilities You Will Develop:
Foundations of Agentic AI
Module 1Designing Agentic AI Systems
Module 2Agent Engineering and Implementation
Module 3Evaluation, Deployment and Ops
Module 4Program Components
Faculty
Learn directly from IIIT Hyderabad's world-class faculty and AI researchers
Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan
Assistant Professor, SERC, IIIT Hyderabad
Program Director · IEEE Software Associate Editor
PhD from Gran Sasso Science Institute, Italy; postdoc at University of L'Aquila. Research at the intersection of Software Engineering and AI, with a focus on Generative and Agentic AI for improving software engineering practice and building sustainable AI-enabled systems.
Over five years of industry experience. Leads a research lab with publications in AI and software architecture. Additional faculty will support delivery of the program.
Areas of Expertise
Our Past Learners
Hear from working professionals who completed the Agentic AI program
Learner Demographics (Age Group)
"The way it's been structured from basics to analogies within the engineering ecosystem, like patterns in microservices and agentic architecture made the concepts click."
"The course progressed from basics to advanced concepts, with clear links between agentic ideas and the fundamentals of software architecture and engineering."
"Course content and methodology that blended recorded lectures, live lectures and assignments kept the learning practical and well paced."
"Structure of the course design and its topics, with a simplified way of teaching concepts that keeps everyone grounded."
Program Fees
Focused 12-week executive program.
Net total · Scholarships & discounts applicable on checkout
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Course Fee | ₹85,000 |
| Total Program Fee | ₹90,000 |
| GST @18% | ₹16,200 |
| Scholarships & Discounts | Applicable on checkout |
| Net Total without discounts (incl. admission) | ₹90,000 + 18% GST = ₹1,06,200 |
Scholarships and discounts are automatically calculated and applied on checkout. Contact us to know more at ask@dfl.iiit.ac.in
Important Dates
Cohort 3 · October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
A few common questions to get you started.
Who is the program for? +
The program is designed for working professionals with 1+ years of experience and basic coding knowledge. It will teach you how to engineer AI, as against just using it.
How will the program be delivered? +
The program is delivered live online using a learning management system that combines lectures, interactive discussions, recorded videos, doubt-clearing sessions and projects. A campus immersion of 2–3 days is planned at IIIT Hyderabad towards the end of the program.
What is the time commitment required? +
The total program duration is 12 weeks. You will be expected to commit approximately 12 hours per week. This includes watching lectures, completing assignments, and working on projects. All you need is a laptop.
What is the fee? Are there scholarships or discounts? +
The total fee is ₹90,000 + 18% GST (Net Total: ₹1,06,200). This comprises an admission fee of ₹5,000 and a course fee of ₹85,000 + GST. Stackable discounts are available: Early-Bird (10%) and Special Category Women/Defense/PwD (5%) up to a maximum total discount of 15% (payable course fee ₹72,250 + GST).