23 free, industry-expert-led certification workshops across Project Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, Finance & IT. One day. One weekend. Real tools, real skills, real certificate - at zero cost.
What are MITSDE LABs
A series of one-day, weekend certification workshops built to sit alongside your academic curriculum — not compete with it. Every MITSDE learner is eligible, no exceptions.
Why MITSDE LABs
No separate exam. No extra fees. Just one focused day that adds a recognised, practical skill to your profile.
Every one of the 23 workshops is included free with your MITSDE program — no hidden charges.
Practitioners, not just professors — faculty who use these tools in their day job.
Oracle Primavera, Jira, Power BI and more — the same software listed on job descriptions.
Skills mapped directly to roles recruiters are hiring for right now.
C15 LABs Workshop Roadmap
The current C15 batch spans Semesters 1–4 and six specialization tracks. Pick the gate that matches where you’re headed.
Workshop Details
Filter by track to find the workshop most relevant to your career goals. Each card shows the software you’ll use, the level, and the role it prepares you for.
Faculty Experts
Our LABs faculty bring 10+ years of hands-on industry experience across construction, IT, marketing, HR, finance and supply chain.
15+ yrs, Infrastructure Planning
12+ yrs, FMCG Operations
10+ yrs, D2C Growth Marketing
13+ yrs, HR Analytics & HRIS
Hands-on Learning Methodology
Applied skill, not just notes — the same five-step flow runs across all 23 workshops.
Live briefing from a practising industry expert.
Direct work in the real tool — Jira, Primavera, Power BI and more.
Apply the skill to a real-world business scenario.
Peer discussion to stress-test the approach.
Same-day internal + external assessment — no separate exam.
Software Covered
Learner Journey
See exactly how a MITSDE LABs workshop fits into your program — registration through to the certificate in your hand.
Learner is admitted into a MITSDE program (PGDM, PGDM Exec, PGCM, EMBA).
Learner completes the remaining subjects of the relevant semester (for curriculum-linked LABs).
Registration form shared via email + Telegram; learner registers for an upcoming session.
Full-day, weekend, live workshop led by an industry practitioner.
Learner works directly with the tool/software — Jira, Primavera, Power BI and more.
Internal + external assessment conducted the same day — no separate proctored exam.
Certificate of Participation issued for full attendance and completed assessment.
Learner applies the certified skill in placements, projects, or current role.
has successfully completed the full-day workshop and assessment for Oracle Primavera — Project Management, C15 Batch.
Certificates
Industry Benefits
So you know exactly how each workshop strengthens your employability.
| Track | Industries | Job Roles | Career Demand | Emerging Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Construction, IT, Infrastructure, Consulting | Project Coordinator, Scrum Master, Planning Engineer | High — remains among the most requested skills in job postings | AI-assisted scheduling, hybrid Agile-Waterfall |
| Supply Chain & Logistics | Manufacturing, E-commerce, FMCG, Infrastructure | SCM Analyst, Inventory Manager, Logistics Executive | Very High — post-pandemic resilience investment continues | Predictive analytics, supply-chain digital twins |
| Marketing & Digital | E-commerce, D2C, BFSI, EdTech | Digital Marketing Executive, Analytics Lead | Very High — ad spend and content-led growth expanding | AI-generated content, social commerce |
| Human Resources | All industries, especially large enterprises | HR Analyst, HRBP, HRIS Specialist | High — data-driven HR decision-making is a growing priority | People analytics, HRIS/HRMS adoption |
| Finance & Investment | BFSI, Wealth Management, Fintech | Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Fintech Associate | High — fintech and digital banking adoption accelerating | Digital banking, robo-advisory |
| Information Technology | IT Services, BFSI, Enterprises of all sizes | IT Risk Analyst, Security Analyst | Very High — cybersecurity roles among fastest-growing globally | Zero-trust security, AI-driven threat detection |
Testimonials
MITSDE learners who turned a single weekend workshop into a resume-ready skill.
"The Primavera workshop gave me a scheduling skill I now use every week at my construction-firm job — and it cost me nothing."
"One Saturday, full-day, and I walked out actually knowing how to run a sprint in Jira — not just define one."
"As a working professional, the weekend format meant I didn't have to choose between the workshop and my job."
"Building an actual Power BI dashboard from SCM data made the concept click in a way lectures hadn't."
"The case study was based on a real HR problem, and the certificate is now on my resume."
FAQs
Find quick answers below — or reach out to our Student Support team.
Eligibility: Learners who have completed the 1st semester, are currently in the 2nd semester, and have opted for the mentioned LABs subject in their curriculum.
No. All MITSDE LABs workshops are offered completely free of cost — certifications that would otherwise cost up to ₹1,00,000 in the open market.
Only for learners whose program structure includes a specific LAB subject as a credited course. For everyone else, LABs are optional, free skill-enhancement workshops.
Yes. Learners who attend the entire full-day session and complete the assessment receive a Certificate of Participation/Completion.
Full attendance for the entire workshop is required to be eligible for the certificate. Please check with the Academic team for your specific case.
Sessions are conducted live (virtually, via the LMS) on weekends, led by an industry expert in real time, with recordings made available afterward.
Workshops are conducted exclusively on weekends (Saturday or Sunday) as full-day sessions.
This depends on the specific workshop's tools. Software/tool requirements and setup instructions are shared in advance via email/LMS.
Your score combines an internal and an external assessment, both conducted the same day as the workshop — no separate proctored exam.
Yes. Learners can attend multiple sessions across Project Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, Finance and IT, based on availability and eligibility.
The session calendar and registration form are shared in advance via your registered email and the official MITSDE Telegram channel.
A course container titled "MITSDE LABs" appears on your LMS Dashboard, and the session reflects under "Today's Classes" in your LMS Calendar.
Yes, recordings of MITSDE LABs sessions are made available on the LMS for review.
Sessions are led by seasoned industry practitioners and subject matter experts with 10+ years of real-world, tool-specific experience.
LABs are practical, tool-focused, single-day certification workshops that complement your core academic curriculum.
The current C15 curriculum spans 23 distinct LAB workshops across six specialization tracks.
Yes. LABs workshops build in-demand, tool-specific skills that are directly referenced by recruiters and strengthen your interview readiness.
It validates hands-on exposure to industry-standard tools taught by practitioners — a skill-validation credential distinct from vendor-issued certifications.
Yes — since sessions are held on weekends, working professionals in MITSDE's executive programs can attend without disrupting work.
Learner support is available through the Student Support helpdesk; recordings are also provided so you don't lose access to content.
No prior experience is required for most workshops — sessions take learners from foundational understanding to hands-on application within the day.
