Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Monday announced the launch of its flagship professional certificate programmes in cybersecurity and software development for working professionals.

The 12-month online programmes, with industry-aligned curriculum, will require participants to complete three structured courses delivered by IIT Bombay faculty, the institute said in a statement.

"We are bridging the critical skill gap our country faces through rigorous, accessible and highly hands-on learning," said Prof Kameswari Chebrolu, lead faculty for the programmes.

The programmes will begin on September 1.