Chennai, Apr 7 (TNT): IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation on Tuesday announced it has partnered with Maven Silicon to launch professional certification programmes in VLSI Design and Verification and Embedded Systems Design, aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor workforce.
The nine-month programmes are designed for working professionals, enabling them to upskill without leaving their jobs, the foundation said in a release here.
The courses will combine structured online learning, hands-on laboratory sessions, and industry-relevant capstone projects.
Upon completion, participants will receive a joint certification from IITM Pravartak and Maven Silicon.
The initiative aligns with the vision of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and seeks to support the country’s growing semiconductor ecosystem by developing industry-ready talent.
According to the organisers, India’s semiconductor market, currently valued at around $52 billion, is projected to grow to $100–110 billion by 2030. With India already contributing nearly 20 per cent of the global semiconductor design talent, demand for skilled professionals in VLSI and embedded systems is expected to rise significantly.
CEO of IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation Dr Shankar Raman said the programmes aim to create an accessible pathway for professionals to gain expertise in critical semiconductor and embedded technologies aligned with industry and national priorities.
Founder and CEO of Maven Silicon P. R. Sivakumar said the collaboration would help build a globally competitive and self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem by equipping engineers with practical, industry-ready skills.
IITM Pravartak, a Section 8 company hosted by IIT Madras, houses a Technology Innovation Hub focused on Cyber-Physical Systems under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
Maven Silicon, with over 17 years of experience in semiconductor training, has trained more than 100,000 learners and has over 5,000 alumni working in leading global semiconductor organisations.
The VLSI programme will cover advanced digital design, SystemVerilog and verification methodologies, while the Embedded Systems programme will focus on processor architectures, real-time systems, embedded C, and system-level design.
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