Course Overview: Advanced AI Automation Course (Mohali)
1. Executive Summary & Course Identity
Course Title:
Certified Advanced AI Automation Professional (CAAIP) – Mohali Tech Hub
Course Tagline:
Building the Next Generation of Automation Architects for the Tricity Economy.
Course Code:
AAI-MO-401
Duration:
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Fast Track: 4 Weeks (Weekday Batches – 6 hours/day)
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Standard Track: 12 Weeks (Weekend Batches – 6 hours/weekend)
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Total Instructional Hours: 96 Hours (Theory: 30%, Lab/Projects: 70%)
Mode of Delivery:
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Hybrid Model: In-person labs at Mohali (Phase 8, Industrial Area, or IT City) + Live cloud sandboxes.
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Virtual Option: Available for national/international students with Mohali time-zone mentorship.
Target Audience:
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IT Professionals (2+ years experience) in Mohali’s Chandigarh Tricity IT corridor.
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Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Operations Managers.
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Final-year engineering students (CSE/IT/ECE) from PU, Chitkara, CGC, LPU.
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Entrepreneurs building AI-first startups in Mohali’s incubators (e.g., The Nest, Startup Punjab).
Prerequisites:
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Basic Python programming (variables, loops, functions) – remedial bridge module available.
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Foundational understanding of APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
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No prior ML experience required, but logical reasoning is a must.
2. Course Rationale: Why Mohali Needs This Course Now
Mohali is rapidly evolving from a BPO/IT services hub to a product & AI engineering destination. With the expansion of IT City, the Mohali Aerocity, and the Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula innovation triangle, there is a critical skill gap in applied AI automation.
Unlike generic AI courses that teach isolated algorithms, this course focuses on end-to-end automation pipelines—from data ingestion to decision execution. The Tricity market specifically demands professionals who can:
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Automate legacy ERP workflows (common in Mohali’s manufacturing & healthcare BPOs).
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Build internal AI agents for customer support (e-commerce & real estate sectors).
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Deploy predictive maintenance for logistics (growing warehousing in Kurali & Lalru).
Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of this Mohali-based offering:
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Local Industry Integration: Live capstone projects sponsored by Mohali-based companies (e.g., Trantor, Net Solutions, Orbis, or startups at TDI City).
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Cost-Effective Cloud Labs: Access to GPU clusters hosted in Chandigarh’s own data centers (low latency, no forex billing).
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Placement Pipeline: Direct tie-ups with Mohali’s IT park recruiters for roles like “Automation Engineer,” “AI Workflow Designer,” and “RPA+AI Developer.”
3. Learning Objectives (Cognitive & Applied)
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Cognitive Objectives:
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Analyze business processes to identify high-ROI automation opportunities.
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Compare and select appropriate AI models (LLMs, computer vision, time series) for specific automation tasks.
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Design hybrid architectures that combine robotic process automation (RPA) with generative AI.
Applied / Hands-on Objectives:
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Build a complete AI automation pipeline using Python, LangChain, and cloud functions.
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Deploy a production-grade chatbot with memory and tool use (API calls to internal Mohali company systems).
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Automate document processing (invoices, forms, legal papers) using OCR + LLM extraction.
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Create a trigger-based automation (email → AI → database → Slack) without human intervention.
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Monitor and retrain automation models using drift detection.
Professional Objectives (Mohali-specific):
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Present an automation ROI analysis to a mock panel of Tricity business leaders.
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Integrate with local payment gateways (Razorpay, Instamojo) and logistics APIs (Delhivery, Shiprocket) commonly used by Mohali SMEs.
4. Detailed Module-by-Module Syllabus (96 Hours)
Module 0: Pre-Workshop & Environment Setup (Self-paced – 8 hrs equivalent)
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Setting up Python 3.11+ with conda environments.
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API keys management (OpenAI, Hugging Face, and local LLMs via Ollama).
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Introduction to Mohali Cloud Lab: Docker, VS Code Server, and Git.
Module 1: Foundations of AI Automation (6 hrs)
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Topics:
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What is “advanced” automation? (Rule-based → RPA → Cognitive → Agentic).
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The automation maturity model.
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Ethical automation: bias, job displacement, and responsible AI.
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Lab: Map a real Mohali company process (e.g., employee onboarding at a Mohali IT firm) into a decision flowchart.
Module 2: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning for Automation (12 hrs)
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Topics:
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Regression for forecasting (inventory automation).
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Classification for ticket routing (ITSM automation).
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Clustering for customer segmentation (personalized marketing automation).
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Algorithms covered: Linear/Ridge, Random Forest, XGBoost, K-Means, DBSCAN.
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Lab: Build an email triage system that auto-assigns support tickets to departments (Sales, Tech, Billing) using a trained classifier.
Module 3: Large Language Models (LLMs) & Generative AI for Workflows (16 hrs)
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Topics:
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Prompt engineering (zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought).
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for internal knowledge bases.
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Function calling (OpenAI, Claude, or Llama 3).
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Cost management for LLM automation (token usage, caching).
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Lab:
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Create a Mohali business assistant that answers queries from a company’s policy PDFs (RAG).
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Build an LLM agent that can check Google Calendar, send an email, and update a Google Sheet.
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Module 4: Computer Vision for Process Automation (10 hrs)
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Topics:
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OCR with Tesseract, EasyOCR, and Document AI.
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Object detection (YOLOv8) for inventory or quality control.
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Automating GUI interactions using screenshots (OpenCV + PyAutoGUI).
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Lab: Automate data entry from scanned invoices (common in Mohali’s finance BPOs) into an Excel sheet with 95%+ accuracy.
Module 5: Workflow Orchestration & Integration (14 hrs)
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Topics:
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No-code/low-code automation: n8n, Node-RED (on-prem deployment).
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Code-based orchestration: Prefect, Airflow (lightweight).
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Webhook triggers, cron jobs, event-driven architectures.
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Connecting to enterprise systems: Salesforce, Zoho, Odoo (popular in Mohali SMEs), and MySQL/PostgreSQL.
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Lab: Build a multi-step automation:
Form submission (Google Forms) → AI sentiment analysis → if negative → create Jira ticket → post to company Slack channel.
Module 6: Advanced RPA (Robotic Process Automation) with AI (8 hrs)
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Topics:
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Traditional RPA (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) vs AI-native RPA.
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Using
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Automating desktop applications (Win32, .NET) via Python.
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Handling CAPTCHA, 2FA, and dynamic elements.
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Lab: Scrape competitor pricing from e-commerce websites (with ethical rate limiting) and store in a Mohali company’s Airtable base.
Module 7: Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems (12 hrs)
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Topics:
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Multi-agent frameworks: AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph.
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Planning, memory, tool use, and reflection.
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Human-in-the-loop automation (approval gates).
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Autonomous data cleaning agents.
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Lab: Build a research agent that:
Searches web → summarizes → writes a report → emails it to a manager → waits for feedback → revises.
Module 8: Deployment, Monitoring & Maintenance (10 hrs)
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Topics:
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Containerization (Docker) for automation scripts.
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Serverless deployment (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) – focus on Mumbai region for low latency.
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Logging, alerting (Prometheus + Grafana), and drift detection.
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Rollback strategies.
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Lab: Deploy an automation as a REST API (FastAPI) on a Mohali-based VPS (e.g., DigitalOcean or local provider HostGator) and schedule it via cron.
Module 9: Industry Project & Capstone (8 hrs + 1 week self-study)
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Project options (choose one based on Mohali industry need):
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Real Estate Lead Automation: Scrape Magicbricks/99acres for Mohali properties, enrich data, and auto-send WhatsApp messages via Twilio.
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Healthcare Appointment Reminder: Automate patient appointment confirmation and follow-up using AI voice/text (Twilio + LLM).
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HR Onboarding Bot: Automate document verification (Aadhaar/PAN OCR), generate offer letters (LLM), and provision system access.
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Inventory Forecasting: For a local retail chain (provided dataset) – predict stockouts and auto-order from suppliers.
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Deliverables:
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GitHub repository with documented code.
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10-minute demo video.
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One-page architecture diagram.
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ROI analysis (time saved per week).
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Module 10: Career & Ethics in Automation (4 hrs)
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Topics:
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Building an automation portfolio (showcase projects).
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Automation job roles in Mohali: titles, salaries, expectations.
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Legal considerations: data privacy (IT Act, GDPR for EU clients), automation liability.
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Interview preparation: technical & system design rounds.
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5. Pedagogy & Learning Methodology
5.1 Mohali-Specific “Live Enterprise Labs”
Every week, students solve a real problem shared by a Mohali business partner. Examples:
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Week 2: Automate sales lead scoring for a Mohali SaaS startup.
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Week 4: Build a document QA bot for a local law firm (Phase 7).
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Week 6: Automate social media posting & analytics for a Mohali restaurant chain.
5.2 Flipped Classroom & Pair Programming
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Pre-readings (30 min) + in-person lab (4 hours) + post-lab quiz.
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Pair programming with random partners (mimicking real team dynamics).
5.3 Continuous Assessment (No Heavy Final Exam)
| Component | Weight |
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| Weekly mini-projects (8 total) | 40% |
| Mid-term automation challenge (solo) | 20% |
| Capstone project (team of 2-3) | 30% |
| Participation & peer reviews | 10% |
6. Tools, Technologies & Infrastructure
Core Stack (Each student gets access)
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Languages: Python 3.11, JavaScript (basic for webhooks).
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LLM APIs: OpenAI (GPT-4o mini), Groq (Llama 3, for cost-effective runs), local Ollama (Mistral).
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Automation Frameworks: LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, Playwright, Selenium.
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Data & Storage: PostgreSQL, ChromaDB (vector DB), Redis (queue).
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Orchestration: n8n (self-hosted on Mohali cloud), Prefect.
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Version Control: GitHub with GitHub Codespaces ready.
Mohali Lab Hardware
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20 workstations (i7, 32GB RAM, RTX 3060) – for computer vision modules.
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Cloud GPU instances (A10) available on-demand (billed per hour, subsidized for course duration).
Software Licenses Provided
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UiPath Community (free tier).
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Slack workspace for cohort communication.
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Notion for course notes & project tracking.
7. Sample Weekly Schedule (Weekend Batch – Mohali Time IST)
| Day | Time | Activity |
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| Saturday | 9:30 – 11:00 | Theory & architecture discussion (online via Zoom) |
| Saturday | 11:15 – 1:00 | Instructor-led coding lab (in-person, Mohali Phase 8) |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch break (networking with industry mentors) |
| Saturday | 2:00 – 4:00 | Group project work on Mohali enterprise problem |
| Saturday | 4:00 – 5:00 | Quiz + Q&A |
| Sunday | 9:30 – 1:00 | Continued lab & debugging session |
| Sunday | 2:00 – 4:00 | Guest lecture (Mohali automation leader from Trantor/Orbis) |
| Sunday | 4:00 – 5:00 | Weekly stand-up & submission |
8. Key Projects & Portfolio Artifacts
By course end, each student will have 6 deployable automation projects suitable for a GitHub portfolio:
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Email Auto-Responder with sentiment & intent detection.
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Invoice Data Extractor (OCR + LLM validation) to CSV.
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Slack Bot that queries an internal SQL database using natural language.
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Automated Web Scraper with change detection and email alerts.
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Customer Support Triage System using a trained classifier.
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Capstone: An agentic workflow (e.g., “Meeting Scheduler AI” that negotiates times across 3 people).
Additionally, students earn a verified digital badge from the training provider + Mohali IT Association.
9. Instructor & Industry Mentors
Lead Instructor:
R. K. Sharma (15+ years in automation, ex-UiPath solution architect, currently AI lead at a Mohali-based fintech). Holds AWS AI/ML Specialty & LangChain certifications.
Guest Mentors (Rotating):
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Sonia Gupta – Head of Automation, Net Solutions (Mohali) – will cover RPA migration.
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Amrit Pal Singh – Founder of a Mohali AI automation agency – client project walkthrough.
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Dr. Meenakshi Thakur – Professor, Chitkara University – ethics & research perspectives.
10. Certification & Assessment Criteria
Certification Title:
Advanced AI Automation Professional – Mohali (jointly issued by [Institute Name] & Mohali Chapter of NASSCOM)
To earn certification, a student must:
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Complete ≥ 85% of lab sessions (in-person attendance tracked).
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Achieve ≥ 70% aggregate in weekly projects & capstone.
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Pass a 1-hour viva (oral defense of capstone project) conducted by industry panel.
Differentiation Levels:
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Distinction (90%+): Invitation to Mohali AI automation meetup as speaker + direct placement referral.
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Merit (80-89%): LinkedIn recommendation from instructor.
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Completion (70-79%): Certificate only.
11. Placement & Career Support (Mohali Focus)
Dedicated Placement Cell
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Exclusive job board with openings from Mohali companies hiring for automation roles.
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Resume & LinkedIn makeover specific to AI automation keywords (e.g., “LLM automation,” “RAG pipeline,” “workflow orchestration”).
Target Roles & Salary Ranges (Mohali market, 2025 data)
| Role | Entry Level (0-2 yrs) | Mid Level (2-5 yrs) |
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| AI Automation Engineer | ₹4.5 – 7 LPA | ₹8 – 14 LPA |
| RPA + AI Developer | ₹5 – 8 LPA | ₹9 – 15 LPA |
| Workflow Automation Specialist | ₹4 – 6 LPA | ₹7 – 12 LPA |
| Agentic AI Consultant | ₹6 – 10 LPA | ₹12 – 20 LPA |
Hiring Partners (Mohali/Chandigarh)
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Trantor Software
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Net Solutions
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Orbis Financial
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GreyB
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Startup incubators (The Nest, CIIE)
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10+ SMEs from IT City, Phase 8, and Aerocity.
Additional Support
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Mock interviews with HR from Mohali automation companies.
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Project showcase night at the end of the course – invited recruiters.
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Alumni network – monthly meetups at Mohali coffee shops (Barista, Starbucks, or local chai spots).
12. Fee Structure, Scholarships & Logistics
Course Fee (Indian Rupees)
| Category | Amount |
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| Standard (Weekday Fast Track) | ₹49,999 + GST |
| Standard (Weekend Track) | ₹44,999 + GST |
| Early Bird (30 days before start) | ₹39,999 + GST |
| Group Discount (3+ from same company) | 15% off |
Scholarships (Need-cum-Merit)
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Women in AI Automation: 25% fee waiver (2 seats per batch).
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Mohali Startup Founder: 30% waiver (produce Udyam certificate).
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Student (Full-time, local college): 40% waiver (limited to 5 seats).
Payment Plans
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Zero-cost EMI (3, 6 months) via Razorpay.
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Corporate billing (PO accepted from registered Mohali companies).
Refund & Cancellation
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Full refund if cancelled 7 days before start.
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50% refund if cancelled within first 3 days of course.
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No refund thereafter, but seat can be transferred to a future batch.
13. Future Learning Path & Alumni Benefits
After completing the Advanced AI Automation Course, alumni can:
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Enroll in Specialization Tracks (additional 4 weeks each):
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AI Automation for Healthcare (Mohali’s medical tourism focus)
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AI Automation for Real Estate & Construction
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Voice AI & Telephony Automation
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Access advanced cloud credits (AWS, Google) for personal projects.
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Become a teaching assistant for future batches (paid role).
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Join the Mohali AI Automation Guild – a private community for project referrals and freelance opportunities.
Lifelong Learning Resources
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Unlimited access to course recordings & updated modules for 1 year.
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Quarterly “Automation Update” webinar (new tools, trends).
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Free resume refresh after 6 months.
14. How to Enroll & Next Steps
Admission Process (Mohali candidates):
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Aptitude Test (online, 30 min): Logical reasoning + basic Python.
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Short Interview (15 min, video call): Understand career goals & commitment.
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Selection & Onboarding: Receive welcome kit (GitHub template, lab credentials, course calendar).
Upcoming Batch Dates (2026):
| Batch | Start Date | End Date | Seats Left |
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| Weekend #06 | 10 May 2026 | 26 July 2026 | 12/30 |
| Fast Track #03 | 1 June 2026 | 26 June 2026 | 8/20 |
| Weekend #07 | 8 Aug 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 | Open |
Contact for Mohali Campus:
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Address: 3rd Floor, Tower B, Mohali IT City (Phase 8), Near Chandigarh University – 140308
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Phone: +91-172-123-4567
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Email: mohali@advancedaiautomation.com
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Website: www.aiautomationmohali.com (placeholder)
15. Frequently Asked Questions (Mohali-Specific)
Q1: Is this course better than a generic online Coursera specialization?
A: Yes. Coursera teaches concepts; we teach deployment to Mohali business systems. You will leave with code that actually runs in local company environments.
Q2: Do I need my own laptop?
A: Laptop is recommended (Windows/Linux/Mac with 16GB RAM). If not, we provide lab desktops during class hours only.
Q3: What if I miss a weekend session?
A: Recordings are available, but you must attend the next in-person makeup lab (Friday evening, 6-9 PM) to get attendance credit.
Q4: Can I take this course remotely from another city (e.g., Delhi, Jaipur)?
A: Yes, the virtual batch is available. However, you will miss in-person networking and the Mohali live enterprise labs. A remote-only certificate is issued separately.
Q5: Does the course cover RPA tools like UiPath and Power Automate?
A: Yes, but as a comparative module (Module 6). Our focus is on Python-based automation because it’s more flexible and cost-effective for SMEs. We provide a bonus 2-hour workshop on UiPath if requested.
Q6: What is the typical age/background of students?
A: 60% working professionals (age 24-35), 30% final-year students, 10% entrepreneurs. Average experience: 2 years in IT/operations.
16. Conclusion & Call to Action
The Advanced AI Automation Course in Mohali is not just another technical training program. It is a career accelerator designed specifically for the unique demands of the Tricity’s digital economy. By combining rigorous AI engineering with practical workflow automation, and grounding everything in real local business problems, we transform students from script writers into automation architects.
In 12 weeks, you will go from “knowing Python” to confidently building systems that save companies hundreds of hours per month. You will join a growing community of AI automation professionals who are reshaping how Mohali does business—one automated process at a time.
Seats are limited to 30 per batch to ensure individualized mentorship. The next weekend batch begins 10 May 2026. Early bird pricing ends 15 April 2026.
To apply, visit our Mohali campus for a free 1-hour workshop (“Live Automation Demo: From Invoice to Database in 20 Minutes”) every Tuesday at 5 PM.
