IIT Bombay launches professional certificate programs in cybersecurity and software development
"We are bridging the critical skill gap our country faces through rigorous, accessible, and highly hands-on learning," said Kameswari Chebrolu, Lead Faculty for the programmes. The participants of this programme will be able to complete three structured courses delivered by IIT Bombay faculty.
IIT Bombay claims that India's cybersecurity market is expected to surpass USD 10 billion by 2025, and software development is powering innovation across sectors. These programmes prepare learners for roles, such as Full-Stack Developer, Security Analyst, Security Architect, DevSecOps Engineer, and more. The applications for both the programme are now open and the course is expected to start by September 1, 2025.
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