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SOTT Professional Diploma · 48 weeks · 4 terms

1-Year Diploma: Forward Deployed 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 Forward Deployed Engineer, with attendance, term tests and grades.

48 weeks4 terms₹146,999or 12 × ₹12,999
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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

Forward Deployed Engineer Program: Fundamentals and Associate levels

Weeks 25–3612 weeks

Term 3: Specialisation

Forward Deployed Engineer Program Advanced level + Build with LLM APIs: OpenAI, Claude & Gemini, AI Agents with LLMs Program

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.

₹146,999 ₹168,999incl. GST · or 12 monthly payments of ₹12,999Enquire now →

Courses inside this Diploma

Forward Deployed Engineer ProgramFundamentals · Associate · AdvancedBuild with LLM APIs: OpenAI, Claude & GeminiFundamentals · Associate · AdvancedAI Agents with LLMsFundamentals · Associate · Advanced

Typical Forward Deployed Engineer salaries in India: see the Forward Deployed Engineer career path.

1-Year Diploma: Forward Deployed Engineer: FAQ

What is the 1-Year SOTT Professional Diploma for Forward Deployed 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 Forward Deployed 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 ₹146,999 including GST (list price ₹168,999), or 12 monthly payments of ₹12,999.
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.