PG Level Advanced Certification Programme in
VLSI Chip Design

VLSI, along with embedded software development, and hardware/board design is at the heart of the chip design industry. It is an integral part of the Electronic Systems Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Some of the important developments listed here indicate that the sector is transforming lives, businesses, and economies across the world. The worldwide semiconductor

IISc is India’s premier institution for advanced scientific and technological research and education. It is one of the first three publicly funded institutes to be awarded the Institute of Eminence status. The institution’s reputation and pre-eminence consistently feature it in global university rankings. The institution has been home to distinguished alumni who have had noteworthy

The VLSI field is highly technical, and there are massive opportunities in the semiconductor industry for professionals with the right set of expertise. Some specialized roles that professionals can transition to are, VLSI Board Design Architect (965+ openings) IP Design/Verification Engineer (479+ openings) AMS Designer (118+ openings) Analog Circuit Designer (161+ openings) ASIC Designer (289+

IISc Advantage Designed by Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, IISc Taught by top researchers in VLSI Design and Application Access to the VLSI Research Labs to implement projects Globally recognized certificate from IISc, India’s #1 University Cutting-edge Applied Learning Practise on FPGA Boards and Cadence Tools Hands on curriculum for effective learning by practitioners Opportunity

The programme will be delivered in an interactive online format, retaining effectiveness while maintaining safety. The format uniquely combines the benefits of an in-class programme with the flexibility and safety of online learning. Benefits of In-Class Delivery Synchronous, interactive learnings from expert faculty Interact and get your doubts answered by faculty Peer learning through working

Tech professionals who want to explore exciting careers in chip design. VLSI industry professionals who want to leverage expertise of modern tools and technologies

The 6-month programme will be taught by a group of IISc faculty members bearing academic accreditation from top institutions around the world Meet the faculty here Link

Yes, this is a hands-on programme. The sessions are accompanied by laboratory exercises using VLSI tools and boards to help assimilate theory into practice.

LIVE interactive online classes by top professors help in getting clarity on the subject matter. Weekly assignments and mini-projects evaluated by mentors help learners get deeper insights into the concepts. High-quality peer-learning, mentored group labs, and hackathons, all on the digital platform, add in building industry-ready expertise.

The programme equips you with both academic and research insights coupled with practical knowledge and help navigate the fast-evolving world of VLSI and Semiconductor industry. You will earn an Executive Programme Certificate from IISc at the end of the programme, You will learn from the leading IISc faculty and work on interesting use-cases and research

Our digital platform enables participants to Attend all lecture classes online from any location on any device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) Interact with faculty, through audio and chat, during the online session Interact with peers, through chat during the online session

Our digital platform supports mentored online labs for necessary hands-on learning. All practical labs are available online on the platform You will have the option to interact with a mentor during the lab sessions You will also be able to set up one-on-one mentoring session during weekdays You can also work with your peer group

Yes, all our online sessions enable audio and chat interaction. Participants can interact and ask questions. The chat window is common to all participants and faculty and allows interaction among participants.

The classes will have enough interaction to get your doubts cleared. You will also have the following additional options: A discussion forum is open in every course, where you can post your queries to be answered by peers in the class as well as mentors Review sessions scheduled periodically where you can ask the faculty

You will need the following infrastructure to access our platform: Device: A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone with camera and mic. Internet: A regular broadband/wifi connection or a mobile 4G connection. However, you will need a computer with the necessary configuration to do the online lab sessions.

Yes, programme mentors will be available to provide you the required assistance during your online lab exercises schedule.

Participants can interact with their group members for the projects conveniently using Zoom or Skype calls. TalentSprint’s platform will also have the provision of group-specific forums for asynchronous discussion among the group members.

The contact sessions (in-person) would start as soon as the circumstances permit, in view of the current pandemic situation.

Given the current crisis due to Covid-19, we understand that participants may have a challenge with cash flows. In order to enhance the programme fee payment flexibility, we have increased the tenure of our interest-free (0% EMI) loans. As a result of this, your financial burden gets reduced. You may contact your Relationship Manager for

Our recorded videos have an AI-generated Table of Content (TOC) to help with easy and smart navigation within the videos. Participants can click on the items under TOC to directly jump to the relevant section in a video. Video archives also have a Phrase Cloud of keywords/phrases used in the video. Participants can click on

IISc conducts the selection process for the programme. Candidates will be selected based on the details of education, work experience, and a statement of purpose submitted by them along with the application.

Education: B.E./M.E./B.Tech/M.Tech or an equivalent degree with at least 50% marks. A minimum of 1-year of work experience is required to join this programme.

Digital Integrated Circuit Design CMOS standard cell characteristics Delay calculation (Elmore model, Logical Effort) Low power design Static Timing Analysis Digital ASIC design flow Analog Integrated Circuit Design Device Physics of the MOSFET Physics Insights: MOSFET as a Switch Analytical Techniques: Low and High frequency analysis, Noise analysis Feedback OPAMP Design Oscillators and Phase Locked

A participant not holding an Indian Passport or not residing in India will be considered an International Participant.

Yes. Flexible EMI options can be availed to pay the programme fee in installments. Please reach out to your RM to know about the details of the schemes available.

For the fee details please visit fee page

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

No. The programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

Building deep-tech expertise is an absolute necessity for professionals in this fast-changing world that is constantly disrupted by technology. Professionals have multiple options for funding. Sponsored by employer Self-funded: Based on our experience of enabling 3000+ professionals who have participated in our executive programs, self-funding is the most preferred option with over 80% choosing this.

The programme starts in July 2021. For more information, contact us at iisc.vlsi@talentsprint.com

Online sessions will be held twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays.

The programme will be delivered through faculty-led interactive live sessions on TalentSprint’s ipearl.ai. These online sessions will be held as per a pre-decided schedule carefully chosen keeping the convenience of working professionals in mind. Participants will be able to interact with the faculty through video, audio, and chat. They will also be able to chat

Reading material (pre/post session) will be shared regularly through the Online Learning Management System.

Participants will be provided with a programme kit that includes FPGA Boards and Cadence Tools to support hands-on learning. More details will be shared soon.

It is a 6-month programme including Capstone projects & Case Studies.

A certificate of successful completion is provided upon completion of all requirements of the programme. All examinations and evaluations related to the certification are carried out by IISc, Bangalore.

All sessions will be conducted by IISc faculty. Industry experts may be invited for sharing their valuable experience.

Programme participants of all the DeepTech programs by TalentSprint are eligible to join the Career Accelerator.

Our Career Support platform will provide you the resources to help you showcase your professional profile with certification and capstone project experience on TalentSprint Alumni Network, LinkedIn, GitHub, Kaggle, among other platforms.

After the successful completion of your cohort of the programme, you will get priority access to career opportunities in the industry through an exclusive Alumni portal. This will include internal job postings, job opportunity notifications shared by your peers, and personalized mentorship based on industry and experience.

Guidance on building a compelling professional profile with a DeepTech edge on various platforms, interview preparation and more.

Programme participants can apply for startup mentorship. If selected, they get mentorship from experts and like-minded professionals.

You will find openings from leading global companies and exciting startups and others within the Career Accelerator.

No, TalentSprint will not be conducting placement drives. Instead, we will help you build your network, give access to job opportunities and provide right guidance to increase your chances of selection.

Career opportunities are updated as and when a programme alumni posts it or when we receive a suitable opportunity through our wide industry, alumni and peer network.

You will get inputs from the alumni and peer network.

Yes, they can always update their profile at TalentSprint’s alumni page. In case they come across any issues doing that, our Career Accelerator Executive will be happy to help.

With TalentSprint’s exclusive DeepTech community, you get a chance to network with industry peers and peers from different programs of TalentSprint. You get to find complementing synergies of common interests and learn about market developments and opportunities. Plus, you get exclusive invitations for the DeepTalk Interactive Series, where leaders discuss all things DeepTech.

No, this is an exclusive initiative of TalentSprint and not connected with our partner institutions.

India’s #1 University by NIRF (2016-20) 2 Bharat Ratna Awardees (1954, 2014) Times Higher Education #1 University in India (2020) RUR World #62 (2020) QS Global World Ranking #185(2021) IISc is India’s premier institution for advanced scientific and technological research and education. IISc’s reputation and pre-eminence attract the finest academicians trained in the best laboratories

Best in class Hybrid Platform Industry Partnerships Academic Partnerships TalentSprint, a National Stock Exchange (NSE) Group Company, brings transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and global corporations. Its patent-pending, AI-powered, digital learning platform enables a perfect blend of high-end academics and industry-leading practitioner experience.

Do not worry. In case you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version of the session soon.

Attendance will be recorded regularly during this programme. Participants need to maintain minimum attendance criteria in each course of the programme.

An internet-connected device, Computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, is enough to access the platform. Web-camera and Mic with necessary power backup will be needed for proctored online assessments.

All participants are required to execute, before the start of the programme, an agreement that consists of the standard programme Terms and Conditions. It has the following components: Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines Tools and Platforms in Use Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use Part B: Honor Code