Skill-Based Short-Term Courses
UGC & NEP 2020-aligned, credit-linked skill-based courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students — layered on top of your curriculum to produce career-ready graduates with verifiable credentials.
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In-Demand Domains
45 hrs
Per Program
3-Stage
Assessment Framework
2-Way
Mentorship
Why Take Datagami's Skill-Based Short-Term Courses
Our programs are built to the University Grants Commission's 2024 Guidelines for Skill-Based Courses & Micro-Credentials — so the skills students gain come with real academic recognition.
NEP 2020 & UGC Aligned
Built around the UGC's 2024 Guidelines for Skill-Based Courses & Micro-Credentials — the official framework realising NEP 2020's shift to holistic, skill-oriented education.
Credit-Linked (NCrF)
Structured for the National Credit Framework, where students can earn up to 50% of their degree credits through skill-based courses — bankable in the Academic Bank of Credits.
Job-Ready Employability
Exactly the outcome the guidelines target: practical, industry-relevant competencies that close skill gaps and make graduates job-ready for a fast-evolving labour market.
Industry-Led Delivery
Taught by industry experts with real projects — the academia–industry collaboration model the UGC framework explicitly promotes for up-to-date, hands-on learning.
Stackable Micro-Credentials
Short-term, targeted and stackable — supporting the lifelong-learning, upskilling and reskilling pathways at the heart of the micro-credential model.
Recognised & Verifiable
Verifiable certification aligned to national frameworks (NCrF / NSQF level 4.5+), giving credits genuine recognition and mobility — and strengthening every student's placement profile.
Aligned with the UGC “Guidelines for the Introduction of Skill-Based Courses and Micro-Credentials in HEIs” (5 November 2024) and the National Education Policy 2020.
Today's Graduates Need Both
Academic depth and applied, industry-current skills — together.
Academic Depth
The strong fundamentals, theoretical grounding, and rigorous curriculum your university already provides.
Applied Layer
Hands-on tooling, current tech stacks, real industry projects, and verifiable certifications — layered on top of your curriculum.
Career-Ready Graduates
With academic credentials, applied portfolios, and industry-recognised certifications — the full package employers are hiring for.
What Our Programs Deliver
Outcomes that translate to placement, performance, and pride. Every student exits with a verifiable certificate, a portfolio-grade industry project, and applied tooling experience.
10+ In-Demand Domains
AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and more — pick what fits your departments.
45 Hours Per Program
Structured learning combined with hands-on practical training in every program.
3-Stage Assessment
Unit tests, a comprehensive exam, and a mentored industry project.
2-Way Mentorship
Academic and industry mentors guide every student through to completion.
Program Objectives
What a partnership sets out to achieve for your students, faculty, and institution.
Job-Ready Skills
Equip students with applied skills in high-demand technology and business domains.
Strengthen Curriculum
Augment the existing university curriculum with industry-aligned specialisations.
Faculty Capability
Build sustainable in-house faculty expertise through structured T3 engagements.
Real-World Exposure
Expose students to real industry problem statements through mentored projects.
Recognised Credentials
Award industry-recognised certifications that improve placement outcomes.
NEP 2020 Alignment
Strengthen the university's NEP compliance through skill-based learning components.
Teaching Methodology
A three-layer model: Faculty trained → Students taught → Project delivered.
Train-the-Trainer
- 4 days × 6 hrs (24 total)
- SME-led intensive training
- Faculty assessment + certification
Course Delivery
- Day-to-day by certified faculty
- 2 online SME guest lectures
- 3 days offline SME sessions
- 2-day intensive bootcamp
Industry Project
- Unique problem per group
- Dual mentorship model
- Portfolio-grade outcomes
Train-the-Trainer (T3)
Building sustainable faculty capability that lasts beyond the engagement.
The T3 Structure
Duration
4 Days
Daily Hours
6 Hours / Day
Total Hours
24 Hours
Mode
SME-Led, Intensive
Outcome: Faculty Assessment + Certification
How Faculty Get Certified
- 1
Nominate
University nominates faculty for the program.
- 2
Train
4-day intensive training delivered by Datagami SME.
- 3
Assess
Short qualifying assessment at the end of T3.
- 4
Certify
Certified faculty deliver the course on campus.
Three-Stage Assessment Framework
A student must clear all three components to be awarded the certificate.
Unit Tests
Conducted after each module to evaluate continuous learning.
20 marks each · Best 5 of 6
Comprehensive Exam
End-of-course MCQ-based exam covering the entire syllabus.
MCQ-based · Full syllabus
Industry Project
Group project on a unique, industry-aligned problem statement.
Dual evaluation · Academia + Industry
Pass all three → Certificate awarded
Certification & Recognition
Every student who clears all three assessment components receives a Certificate of Completion issued by Datagami in association with industry partners — with verifiable IDs and QR-based authentication.
What every certificate carries
Course Catalogue
A wide catalogue of programs across in-demand categories — pick what fits your departments. Detailed module-wise syllabus & tooling list shared on confirmation of selected courses.
AI & Machine Learning
Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, Computer Vision
Data Science & Analytics
Power BI, Tableau, R, SPSS, Predictive Analytics
Cybersecurity & Forensics
Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Digital Forensics
Business & Industry
BFSI, Digital Marketing, Equity Research, Jira
IoT & Embedded Systems
IoT Architecture, Edge Computing, Sensor Tech
AR / VR & Gaming
AR Mobile, VR Environments, 3D Modeling
Cloud, DevOps & Infra
Cloud Computing, DevOps, Linux Admin
Programming & Foundations
Python, Foundations of Software Development
Emerging Tech
FinTech, AgriTech, Emerging IT Trends
Program in Action
On-campus delivery at our partner universities — hands-on training, SME sessions, and bootcamps.
Faculty & Student Testimonials
Real voices from our partner universities — shared publicly on LinkedIn by faculty and students.
Dr. Amrita Baid More
Faculty Coordinator
Clive Nelson Fernandes
MBA Student
Aastha Sagarkar
MBA Student
Radhika Yadav
MBA Student
Engagement Process
From conversation to certification — a transparent, milestone-based partnership.
Discovery
Initial consultation on needs & calendar.
Course Selection
Joint shortlisting from the catalogue.
MoU & Schedule
Sign MoU, finalise academic calendar.
T3 Training
4-day faculty training & certification.
Course Rollout
Day-to-day teaching + SME engagements.
Project Work
Group projects with dual mentors.
Assessment
Unit tests, exam, project evaluation.
Certification
Award co-branded certificates.
Review
Joint feedback & next-cohort plan.
Why Datagami
NEP 2020 aligned — ready-to-deploy skill-based components that strengthen NEP compliance.
Industry Anchored
NASSCOM · IBM Gold Partner · AIMA · BFSI Sector Skill Council.
Wide Catalogue
Programs across AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, AR/VR, BFSI, and more.
Capability Building
The T3 model builds sustainable internal expertise that lasts beyond the engagement.
Hybrid Delivery
Best of online SME exposure and on-campus hands-on instruction.
Project-Driven
Every student exits with a real, mentored, portfolio-grade project.
Verifiable Credentials
Each certificate has a unique ID and QR-based verification.
Let's Build Something Together
Pick 3 courses and we'll be on campus this semester. We'll share detailed syllabus, hours, lab requirements, and a proposed academic calendar.
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