India Skilling Development Programme – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its Digital – Capacity Building vertical, continues to drive digital transformation and AI adoption across industry, government, academia, and the startup ecosystem.
As part of this commitment, CII continues the India Skilling Development Programme, a national-level capacity building initiative designed to equip stakeholders with practical skills in Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, Generative AI applications, and AI-assisted software development.
The programme offers participants a unique opportunity to acquire future-ready AI skills, gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies, and unlock new possibilities for innovation, productivity, and career growth in the digital era.
This initiative is powered by Microsoft and supported by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), India AI Mission, and India AI Impact Summit 2026 , and is being offered as a free certification programme.
Programme Detail
- Mode: Virtual (Live Instructor-Led Sessions)
- Dates: 20 June & 25 June 2026
- Fee: No Participation Fee
- Seats: Limited | Participation on First-Come, First-Served Basis
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Session Schedule for Industry Professional:
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Key Focus Areas
Participants will gain practical exposure to:
- Prompt Engineering and AI-assisted workflows
- Working with AI Agents for productivity enhancement
- AI Pair Programming for software development and coding assistance
- AI-driven automation and workplace collaboration
- Practical applications of Generative AI across business functions
- Best practices for responsible and effective AI adoption
Programme Highlights
- Hands-on demonstrations and practical use cases
- Industry-focused AI productivity applications
- Live interaction with AI and technology experts
- Exposure to emerging Generative AI tools and capabilities
- Guidance on integrating AI into day-to-day workflows and development environments
Key Takeaways for Participants
- Improved productivity through AI-powered assistance
- Enhanced understanding of Prompt Engineering techniques
- Practical skills in AI Pair Programming for code generation, debugging, and optimization
- Increased efficiency in research, content creation, collaboration, and software development
- Better preparedness for AI-driven workplace transformation
Who Should Attend?
- Industry professionals across functions
- Software developers and technology teams
- IT and digital transformation leaders
- Startup founders and innovators
- Faculty members, researchers, and students
- Professionals seeking hands-on exposure to Generative AI tools and applications
Registration
Registration Link:https://forms.mycii.in/form/b7f7beaf-e15d-40b9-8a44-22bc857264dd
