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Learn from Industry Experts | Work on Real Hardware | Build Career-Ready Projects.
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Our programs
Advanced Diploma & PG Diploma Programs
(Placement Oriented Program)
Each domain offers an Advanced Diploma and an PG Diploma. Select a program to view its full curriculum, outcomes and placement details.
Embedded Systems
Firmware, drivers, RTOS — and, at PG level, automotive and Agentic AI.
Advanced Diploma in Embedded Systems
Electronics → C & DSA → Embedded C → C++ & Linux → ARM Cortex-M → Drivers → FreeRTOS
Who can enroll: Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals building an embedded career.
Mode: Online & Offline
View program →PG Diploma in Embedded & Automotive Systems with Agentic AI
Everything in the Advanced Diploma → CAN, LIN & AUTOSAR → ISO 26262 → MATLAB/Simulink → Agentic AI
Who can enroll: Graduates and working professionals targeting automotive and embedded AI roles.
Mode: Offline
View program →VLSI
RTL design and verification — and, at PG level, ASIC verification, STA and physical design.
Advanced Diploma in VLSI Design & Verification
Electronics → C++ & Linux → Verilog RTL → Protocols → FPGA → SystemVerilog → UVM
Who can enroll: Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals entering RTL design and verification.
Mode: Online & Offline
View program →PG Diploma in VLSI Design & ASIC Verification
RTL & FPGA → SystemVerilog & UVM → Protocol Verification → Python & TCL → STA → Physical Design
Who can enroll: Graduates and working professionals aiming for ASIC verification and signoff roles.
Mode: Offline
View program →AI & Data Science
Analytics and machine learning — and, at PG level, deep learning, NLP and Generative AI.
Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
MySQL → Python → Excel → Power BI → Pandas EDA → Machine Learning
Who can enroll: Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals entering analytics and ML.
Mode: Online & Offline
View program →PG Diploma in Applied Data Science with Generative AI
Analytics & ML → Deep Learning & Computer Vision → NLP → Generative AI
Who can enroll: Graduates and working professionals aiming for data science and Generative AI roles.
Mode: Offline
View program →Advanced Diploma vs PG Diploma at a glance
| Feature | Advanced Diploma | PG Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 300–320 hours | 500 hours |
| Depth | Strong, job-ready foundation in one domain | Foundation plus advanced specialisation tracks |
| Certifications | 1 certification | 3 certifications across the program |
| Capstone projects | 2–5 projects | 2–3 major capstones |
| Mode | Online & Offline | Offline, instructor-led |
| Specialisation | Embedded: FreeRTOS · VLSI: SystemVerilog & UVM · AI: Machine learning | Embedded: Automotive & Agentic AI · VLSI: ASIC verification, STA & physical design · AI: Deep learning, NLP & Generative AI |
| Who can enroll | Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals | Graduates and working professionals |
Program takeaways
What every learner walks away with
Industry-aligned skills
Curricula mapped to the roles companies hire for in embedded, VLSI and AI.
Hands-on tools and hardware
LPC1768 and STM32 boards, Artix-7 and Zynq FPGAs, Vivado, Questasim, Power BI, TensorFlow and more.
Strong programming core
C, C++ or Python with data structures and competitive problem-solving.
A real project portfolio
Capstone and hands-on projects you can present in interviews.
Recognised certification
An Advanced Diploma certificate, or three certifications on the PG Diploma path.
Placement readiness
Interview preparation, assessments and access to placement drives.
Job opportunities & offers in core domains
Placement drives and job offers in embedded systems, VLSI and AI & data science roles.
Assessment
Continuous assessment, from first module to final capstone
Learning is validated at every stage, so skill gaps are caught early and every certificate reflects proven ability.
Coding exercises
Programming assignments and practice problems on CDA.
Module assessments
Knowledge tests at the end of each module.
Lab and hardware evaluations
Hands-on exercises on boards, FPGAs, EDA tools and datasets.
Capstone reviews
Design, demo and evaluation of each capstone project.
Interview readiness
Technical assessments mirroring recruitment screening.
Certification
Awarded on successful completion of modules, assessments and capstones.
Projects
Projects that become your portfolio
Every program includes capstones and hands-on projects built on real hardware, real tools and real datasets.
Embedded Systems
- Data structures applications
- Socket programming chat server
- GPIO, UART, SPI & I2C integration
- Real-time data acquisition
- Wireless communication projects
- Sensor data logging system
- AI-driven HIL testing & embedded AI agent (PG)
VLSI
- UART, SPI, I2C & AXI4 protocol design
- Digital controllers & ALU cores on FPGA
- RTL to realization on FPGA
- SystemVerilog & UVM verification
- End-to-end functional verification (PG)
- RTL to silicon projects (PG)
AI & Data Science
- Business data analysis
- Flight price prediction
- Customer classification
- Customer segmentation
- Face recognition & image processing
- Gesture recognition
- Gender detection system
Project selection depends on the program, hardware availability, project scope and curriculum coverage. (PG) marks PG Diploma projects.
Pre-placement readiness & placement drives
From readiness to recruitment
Placement preparation runs alongside training on Cranes Digital Academy, then leads into structured placement drives.
Pre-placement readiness
Learn
Structured materials, technical resources and self-paced revision.
Practice
Coding challenges, technical questions, labs and projects.
Assess
Domain assessments, skill-gap analysis and screening-test preparation.
Get placement-ready
Interview prep, role-wise questions, resume and project readiness.
Mock interviews
Technical and HR interview practice.
Aptitude preparation
Practice for recruitment screening tests.
Resume and project presentation
Present your capstones with confidence.
Company- and role-wise questions
Targeted preparation for each job role.
How placement drives work
Readiness check
Eligibility based on assessments and project completion.
Profile shortlisting
Resumes and project portfolios shared with hiring companies.
Screening tests
Aptitude and technical tests conducted during the drive.
Interviews
Technical and HR interview rounds.
Offer
Selection and onboarding with the hiring company.
Embedded Systems roles
VLSI roles
AI & Data Science roles
Hiring Client
Frequently asked questions
Choose an Advanced Diploma (300–320 hours) to build a strong, job-ready foundation in one domain. Choose a PG Diploma (500 hours) for advanced specialisations — automotive and Agentic AI in Embedded, ASIC verification and physical design in VLSI, or deep learning, NLP and Generative AI in AI & Data Science.
Programs are offered in three domains: Embedded Systems, VLSI, and AI & Data Science, each at Advanced Diploma and PG Diploma level.
Through coding exercises, module assessments, lab and hardware evaluations, capstone project reviews and interview-readiness assessments.
Yes. All three Advanced Diplomas are offered both online and offline. PG Diplomas are delivered offline and instructor-led.
Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals can enroll in the Advanced Diplomas. PG Diplomas are open to graduates and working professionals.
Undergraduates, graduates and working professionals can enroll in the Advanced Diploma programs. Graduates and working professionals can enroll in the PG Diploma programs.
Learners get pre-placement readiness through Cranes Digital Academy — technical interview preparation, role-wise questions, assessments, resume and project readiness — followed by participation in placement drives.
