About the Programme
Unlock in-demand VLSI chip design skills with this 2-month certification programme by IIT Hyderabad and TCS iON, crafted specifically for graduates and professionals aspiring to lead in the semiconductor industry. Designed and delivered by IIT professors and domain experts, the course offers a deep dive into digital and analog chip design, from designing and simulating digital circuits to working on analog blocks like current mirrors and operational amplifiers.
Through interactive live sessions and hands-on training, learners will build the technical expertise needed to tackle complex real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to India's growing semiconductor mission. Whether you are starting out or looking to upskill, this programme is your gateway to a high-growth career in VLSI chip design.
Certificate Programme also includes optional hands-on practice (Bootcamp) at the IIT Hyderabad campus for an additional price.
About CCE-IITH (Centre for Continuing Education)
The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) aims to conduct training programmes for students, academicians, and working professionals across the country. The young and energetic faculty of IIT Hyderabad is dedicated towards providing learning opportunities to the professional growth of interested participants. With a rapid rise in elearning programmes, CCE at IIT Hyderabad is keeping abreast with the online programmes that can facilitate learning of working professionals while meeting their work schedules.
Future Outlook
VLSI is one of the most lucrative and most preferred fields by top engineering professionals. The career outlook for VLSI design engineers is generally very positive, with strong demand and opportunities for growth. This is driven by the increasing reliance on electronic devices and the continuous advancement of technology, making VLSI skills highly sought after.
The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, with global demand for VLSI professionals expected to increase. This demand extends across various roles, including design, verification, physical design, and process integration. The growing need for VLSI-skilled professionals ensures long-term job security and professional growth.
Bootcamp
Bootcamp is aimed to develop the skills in following areas :
Take Your VLSI Learning to the next level with the IIT Hyderabad On-Campus Bootcamp! (This is an optional bootcamp)
Elevate your learning with our exclusive 5-day hands-on Bootcamp at the prestigious IIT Hyderabad campus.
This optional bootcamp is available only to learners who have enrolled in the main certificate programme.
Priced at just ₹9,440 (incl. of applicable taxes) payable by the learners, the bootcamp offers immersive, real-world exposure to VLSI chip design. Learners will gain access to state-of-the-art tools, licensed EDA tools (Cadence, LTSpice, and more) and fully equipped labs provided by the institution.
What to expect:
- Live sessions and mentorship from IIT professors, research scholars, and seasoned industry experts
- Career guidance from industry leaders
- Projects based on real-world chip design challenges
Key skill areas covered:
- Designing, simulating, and verifying digital circuits using industry-grade EDA tools
- Analog design practices including current mirrors, OP-Amps and voltage references
- End-to-end VLSI chip design with expert supervision
Beyond the labs, experience the vibrant campus life of IIT Hyderabad. It has a serene atmosphere, cutting-edge infrastructure and dynamic learning culture. This is more than a bootcamp. It is a gateway to industry readiness and professional growth.
Programme Information
This recorded video provides information about the certificate programme, including its scope, objectives, and outcomes, as explained by IIT professors.
Key Highlights
Offered by IIT Hyderabad and
2-month industry-focussed course
40+ hours of overall world-class experiential learning
Live lectures every week for interactive learning and doubt clearing
Learn from IIT Professors and Industry experts
Comprehensive curriculum with dedicated hands-on sessions
1 week of dedicated bootcamp in IIT Hyderabad
Exposure to cutting-edge tools
Learning Outcome
The participants are expected to develop the following skills by the end of the programme:
- Use Boolean Logic, Boolean Algebra, and simulating gates with VHDL/Verilog tools
- Study Sequential Logic: flip-flops, FSMs, registers, and combinational logic minimization
- Undertake practical project on digital design using combinational/sequential modules for functionality
- Understand CMOS basics, analog blocks, and fundamentals of the technology
- Analyze CMOS amplifiers: single-stage, differential, multistage, and frequency response
- Gain practical experience with amplifiers and learn Op-Amp architectures and techniques
Develop Hands-on Expertise In
Potential Career Path
The field generates a variety of job roles, including but not limited to:
The average salary range of the above job roles is ₹7LPA - ₹20LPA.
- VLSI Design Engineer
- Physical Design Engineer
- Analog Design Engineer
- ASIC Design Engineer
- Layout Engineer
- Verification Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Product Engineer
Certificate Programme Recommended for
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Freshers and individuals pursuing Bachelor's/Master's degree, aspiring for a career in the field of Electronics
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Junior and mid-career professionals looking for an accelerated career growth and salary hike
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Individuals interested to pursue research in the field of VLSI domain to gain foundational skills and apply domain knowledge to run a start-up
Programme Pedagogy
Expert-led live sessions
Engage in dynamic training sessions conducted by the distinguished faculty from IIT Hyderabad.
Recorded session videos
Access educational content on-demand, available for learning on any device, at any time, ensuring flexibility and convenience for revisiting the material.
Industry use cases
Get real-world experience and enhance your understanding of complex business problems through use cases.
Peer networking and expert connect
Expand your professional network and engage with experts through our interactive community platforms, facilitating enhanced learning and problem-solving.
Hands-on learning experiences
Participate in practical sessions where you will work with real-world data and public datasets, fostering a deep, experiential understanding of the material.
Live doubt solving sessions
Address your queries in real-time with direct access to experts during live sessions, ensuring clarity and immediate assistance.
Dedicated learning management team
Receive continual guidance and support from our committed learning management team, tailored to meet your educational needs and enhance your learning journey.
Programme Syllabus Overview
This comprehensive syllabus covering the latest industry practices and techniques on VLSI chip design is structured into two modules as a structured path spanning across the 2-month programme. Additionally, 1 week boot camp (hands-on practice) is planned after completion of the 2-month programme at IIT Hyderabad campus. This course curriculum is designed in a way that it aligns with the current industry trends and practices, making graduates job-ready and valuable to organisations. In addition, guiding the learners through the intricacies of the concepts with hands-on implementations on case studies and scenarios as per the industry standards. Each module (Digital/Analog) provides a solid foundation in building proficiency by ensuring a cohesive and thorough understanding from the basic to the advanced topics leveraging extensive hands-on implementations.
- Fundamental Topics: Basics of Boolean Logic and Boolean Algebra
- Basic Gates and Combinational Logic
- Sequential Logic
- Designing Finite State Machines (FSMs)
- Timing Considerations
- Digital Design Process Overview
- CMOS Logic Families
- Power Consumption Computations for CMOS Circuits
- Fundamental Topics: Overview of CMOS Devices
- MOS Transistor Theory
- CMOS Amplifiers
- Current Mirrors and References
- Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)
- Noise Analysis in Analog Circuits
Certificate Eligibility Criteria
Learners will be awarded a co-branded certificate upon successful completion of the programme. The course evaluation components are quizzes. Average score of all quizzes will be considered to arrive at the final course completion score.
- Certificate of Participation (CoP): If a learner has scored less than 35% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoP will be awarded.
- Certificate of Achievement (CoA): If a learner has scored within the range of 35% to 75% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoA will be awarded.
- Certificate of Excellence (CoE): If a learner has scored greater than 75% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoE will be awarded.
- Bootcamp at IIT Hyderabad is optional for hands-on practice. This will not impact the scores and final certificate.
Meet the Mentor(s)
Ashudeb Dutta
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Prof Ashudeb Dutta is a professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His area of research includes Analog and Radio Frequency IC...
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Dr. Gajendranath Chaudhary
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Gajendranath Chaudhray is an associate professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research interests encompass Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit ....
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Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Abhishek Kumar is an assistant professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on analog and Radio-frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) design, Full-duplex Wireless Communication, and Wide-band Frequency Synthesis.
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Dr. Kapil Jainwal
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Kapil Jainwal is an assistant professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on Analog/Digital IC design, CMOS Image Sensors, 2D/3D Vision Sensors, LiDAR, and event-based Cameras.
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Dr. Rajesh Kedia
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Rajesh Kedia is an assistant professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and VLSI design automation.
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a. Certificate of Participation (CoP): If a learner has scored less than 35% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoP will be awarded.
b. Certificate of Achievement (CoA): If a learner has scored within the range of 35% to 75% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoA will be awarded.
c. Certificate of Excellence (CoE): If a learner has scored greater than 75% in the course evaluation criteria, then a CoE will be awarded.
2) Learners are encouraged to attempt all quizzes to test their knowledge. Average score of all quizzes will be considered for course completion and the certificate will be awarded accordingly.
Ashudeb Dutta
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Prof Ashudeb Dutta is a professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His area of research includes Analog and Radio Frequency IC design.
Dr. Gajendranath Chaudhary
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Gajendranath Chaudhray is an associate professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research interests encompass Analog and Mixed Signal Circuit design.
Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Abhishek Kumar is an assistant professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on analog and Radio-frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) design, Full-duplex Wireless Communication, and Wide-band Frequency Synthesis.
Dr. Kapil Jainwal
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Kapil Jainwal is an assistant professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on Analog/Digital IC design, CMOS Image Sensors, 2D/3D Vision Sensors, LiDAR, and event-based Cameras.
Dr. Rajesh Kedia
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Dr. Rajesh Kedia is an assistant professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India. His research focusses on Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and VLSI design automation.
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