The floor · MDLC · 12 phases
Foundation AI – Data and machine learning courses
Know your data and models. The floor sets the ceiling for every other stage.
Levels in this stage
What C1 to C5 mean here.
Each level is earned with an artefact from real work and one check taken without AI.
- C1 AwareExplains the floor and why data decides the ceilingAbout C1
- C2 PractitionerFinds and documents a data slice; reads a model cardAbout C2
- C3 BuilderTakes one model through the MDLCAbout C3
- C4 LeaderRuns the model census and decides rent, adapt or buildAbout C4
- C5 ArchitectDesigns the floor every stage stands onAbout C5
Programmes
Where to earn it in Foundation.
Prices in rupees, excluding GST.
AI Flywheel Foundation
The four stages, DRIVE, CORE, and where AI fails
- All stages · strands
- Self-paced · ~6 h
- Next batch: Launch, Dec 2026
Proctored quiz optional, ₹499 (Proposed) · No card needed
Model Engineer
Golden set, bake-off, census
- Foundation · MDLC
- 12-week cohort · teams of 4 to 6 · ~8 h a week
- Next batch: FY28
Excl. GST
Quick answers
Questions about Foundation AI.
What is foundation AI?
Foundation AI is the first stage of AI: data, classical machine learning, analytics and the model layer. It is the floor of the wheel, and it decides the ceiling for every stage built on top of it, from generative AI to agents and robots.
Why does data readiness come first?
Because unready data is the number-one cause of AI failure. Before any build, check that the data is present, clean, connected, relevant, legally allowed and current. Any no on that gate means fix the floor first; the free Data-Readiness Checklist walks you through it.