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SOTT Professional Diploma · 48 weeks · 4 terms

1-Year Diploma: AI EngineerA college-style, job-ready program · Chennai & live online

From foundations to a live-project internship and placement drive: one structured year to become a AI Engineer, with attendance, term tests and grades.

48 weeks4 terms₹90,999or 12 × ₹7,999
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The four terms

Weeks 1–1212 weeks

Term 1: Foundations

Python, statistics, SQL, data handling, cloud basics, AI fundamentals

Weeks 13–2412 weeks

Term 2: Core

Generative AI & RAG Engineering Program: Fundamentals and Associate levels

Weeks 25–3612 weeks

Term 3: Specialisation

Generative AI & RAG Engineering Program Advanced level + AI Agents with LLMs Program, Build with LLM APIs: OpenAI, Claude & Gemini

Weeks 37–4812 weeks

Term 4: Industry

Capstone, live-project internship, certification exams, placement drive

Fee

One fee for the whole year

Includes live classes, labs, recordings, mentoring, the internship project, mock interviews and placement assistance. Exam fees are paid to the certification provider.

₹90,999 ₹104,999incl. GST · or 12 monthly payments of ₹7,999Enquire now →

Courses inside this Diploma

Generative AI & RAG EngineeringFundamentals · Associate · AdvancedAI Agents with LLMsFundamentals · Associate · AdvancedBuild with LLM APIs: OpenAI, Claude & GeminiFundamentals · Associate · AdvancedAzure AI Apps & Agents (AI-103)Fundamentals · Associate · Advanced

Typical AI Engineer salaries in India: see the AI Engineer career path.

1-Year Diploma: AI Engineer: FAQ

What is the 1-Year SOTT Professional Diploma for AI Engineer?+
A 48-week, college-style program in four 12-week terms: foundations, core skills, specialisation, and an industry term with a capstone, live-project internship, certification exams and a placement drive.
Who is it for?+
College students, fresh graduates and career switchers who want a structured, job-ready path to a AI Engineer role, with attendance, term tests and grades like a college program.
How much does it cost, and can I pay monthly?+
The fee is ₹90,999 including GST (list price ₹104,999), or 12 monthly payments of ₹7,999.
Is this a government-recognised diploma?+
No. The SOTT Professional Diploma is a certificate of completion from SOTT Academy, not a government-accredited academic qualification. It prepares you for industry certifications and jobs.
Can colleges partner with SOTT for this program?+
Yes. We run it for colleges and universities on campus or online, with daytime batches that fit college timings. See our corporate and college training page.