Problem Solving & System Design
Taught by Anshuman Singh
Co-Founder @
Two-time ACM ICPC World Finalist. Built Facebook Messenger as a founding team member.
15+ YOE15+ Years of Experience
4.9
4.9scaler academy12 month Program
Data Science & ML Course, Redesigned for the AI Era
- Go beyond SQL dashboards with AI workflows companies hire for.
- Master Python, ML, MLOps, RAG, agents, LLM tuning, deployment.
overview
Why AI & Data Science?
The data profession just got a complete reset
Why should you learn AI and Data Science in 2026 and beyond
A few years ago, writing clean SQL and building dashboards was enough to land a strong analytics role. That bar has moved — fast. AI tools now write the queries, generate the code, and summarise the dashboards. What companies are paying for today is the person who knows what question to ask, can validate what AI produces, and can connect data to decisions that actually move the business. This programme is built for that person.
Curriculum
Find the AI Path for your role
Instructors, mentors, and leaders from industry who shape what you learn and how you grow.
How is This Module Future Proof
SQL is the universal data language. Every data role. Analyst, scientist, engineer. Requires SQL. AI tools generate queries, but engineers who understand SQL can validate and optimise them
Core
Advanced SQL & AI for Data Professionals
Master SQL from foundations to advanced analytics. Schema design, joins, window functions, CTEs, and query optimisation. Learn to use AI for query generation, debugging, and data exploration from day one.
2 Months25 sessionsSQL Mastery
What you'll learn
01
SQL foundations & queryingSchema basics, data filtering, NULLs, aggregation, GROUP BY, JOINs, subqueries, and CASE statements
02
Advanced SQL techniquesWindow functions, CTEs, date/time operations, query optimisation, indexing, and real-world case studies
03
AI-powered SQL workflowsAI-assisted query generation, debugging, and data exploration integrated throughout every session
Want to dive deeper into the details?
Ready to join Scaler and take your first step towards success?
how scaler works
Key Highlights of Scaler’s Data Science & ML Program
We didn’t become India’s leading career accelerator by accident. Here’s what powers it:
01AI-first structured curriculum
AI-first structured curriculum. Not retrofitted. Rebuilt.
Every module reflects how the best engineering and data teams work today with AI-assisted workflows, current interview standards, and the roles companies are hiring for now
021:1 mentor support
The people who guide you are also building the industry
Your mentors are active industry professionals,currently employed, currently hiring, currently solving the same problems you will face. They review your work, unblock you in real time, and bring the kind of judgment that only comes from being inside the teams you want to join.
03Learning by doing, in real time
Projects, AI labs, and evaluated practice You learn it. You use it. You get evaluated on it.
Projects land module by module, tied to real business cases and interview-ready builds. The distance between learning and application is zero.
04Scaler-built preparation products
Built at Scaler The practice environment is built to match the hiring environment.
Scaler's own coding platform, terminal-based judges, and AI mock interviews are built in-house designed around exactly the way technical hiring works today. Nothing about the real thing should feel unfamiliar.
05Backed by a Strong Tech Community
Community, accountability, and career support. It is your professional network for the next decade.
Structured check-ins, career support, and exclusive access to 1,00,000+ Scaler alumni keep you moving long after the program ends. The community outlasts the curriculum.
06Learning never ends
Lifelong access and continuous learning The program ends. The access does not.
Live sessions, regular curriculum updates, and lifetime access to recorded content mean you remain current as the industry moves. Not caught up. Ahead of it.
alumni
Scaler alumni work at reputed tech organisations and promising startups
Three tracks, one outcome: production-grade skills with AI fluency. Every module below has an AI integration layer — it's not an add-on, it's how you learn.
instructors / mentors
Learn from the top 0.1% of practitioners.
Three tracks, one outcome: production-grade skills with AI fluency. Every module below has an AI integration layer - it's not an add-on, it's how you learn.
System Design & Backend Architecture
Taught by Shivank Agarwal
Senior VP Engineering @
A decade at Microsoft and Oracle. Now SVP of Engineering at Scaler, building next-gen engineers.
14+ YOE14+ Years of Experience4.7
4.7
DSA & Full Stack Development
Taught by Naman Bhalla
Co Founder @
Google Kickstart global rank 135. ACM ICPC rank 37. Built Scaler Topics from scratch.
6+ YOE6+ Years of Experience4.8
4.8
DSA & Full Stack Development
Taught by Anurag Khanna
Principal Software Engineer @
Builds large-scale systems at Microsoft. Ex-Amazon SDE. Praised for unparalleled depth in DSA mentoring.
7+ YOE7+ Years of Experience4.8
4.8
DSA & Problem Solving
Taught by Kshitij Mishra
Head of Instructors @
IIIT Hyderabad CS grad. Heads the Scaler instructor team. Ex-Lead SDE at InterviewBit.
10+ YOE10+ Years of Experience4.8
4.8
DSA & Competitive Programming
Taught by Utkarsh Gupta
VP, Academic Course Architect @
AIR 1 in Google Hash Code 2019. Codeforces Master and 6-star CodeChef. 750+ live sessions at Scaler.
7+ YOE7+ Years of Experience4.9
4.9
DSA & Backend Development
Taught by Umang Agrawal
SDE-II @
Drives Amazon's Everyday Essentials incentives strategy. Ex-Microsoft. 750+ live sessions, 4.87/5 rating.
5+ YOE5+ Years of Experience4.9
4.9
Backend Engineering & System Design
Taught by Subham Soni
Software Engineer @
Google engineer and Scaler alumnus. Ex-Intuit and Credit Suisse. Known for clarity-first teaching.
5+ YOE5+ Years of Experience4.8
4.8
DSA & Backend Development
Taught by Kunal Jindal
SDE II @
Ex-Microsoft (youngest SDE-II on CO+I India team). Ex-Disney+ Hotstar AdTech. AIR 6 National Astronomy Olympiad.
6+ YOE6+ Years of Experience4.7
4.7
System Design & Backend Development
Taught by Alok Singh
SDE 2 @
Built Booking.com's Eligibility API serving 5M+ partners daily at 99.99% uptime. Ex-Razorpay, Ex-Samsung.
6+ YOE6+ Years of Experience4.7
4.7Problem Solving & System Design
Taught by Anshuman Singh
Co-Founder @
Two-time ACM ICPC World Finalist. Built Facebook Messenger as a founding team member.
15+ YOE15+ Years of Experience4.9
4.9System Design & Backend Architecture
Taught by Shivank Agarwal
Senior VP Engineering @
A decade at Microsoft and Oracle. Now SVP of Engineering at Scaler, building next-gen engineers.
14+ YOE14+ Years of Experience4.7
4.7DSA & Full Stack Development
Taught by Naman Bhalla
Co Founder @
Google Kickstart global rank 135. ACM ICPC rank 37. Built Scaler Topics from scratch.
6+ YOE6+ Years of Experience4.8
4.8DSA & Full Stack Development
Taught by Anurag Khanna
Principal Software Engineer @
Builds large-scale systems at Microsoft. Ex-Amazon SDE. Praised for unparalleled depth in DSA mentoring.
7+ YOE7+ Years of Experience4.8
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Stories
Real AI-era career moves, not generic success stories.
Numbers tell part of the story. These are the role shifts behind them.
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Shivam Prakash
Computer Scientist, Adobe
Before:Backend Engineer, Ericsson
Now:Computer Scientist, Adobe
3 OFFERS
“This journey has been an incredible blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, equipping me with the skills to tackle real-world challenges in the dynamic field of AI and ML. I'm excited to leverage this knowledge to contribute meaningfully to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.”
Sahil Bansal
Data Scientist, Fractal
Rajesh Somasundaram
Machine Learning Ops Engineer-2, NinjaCart
Before:Software Engineer - II, HERE Technologies
Now:Machine Learning Ops Engineer-2, NinjaCart
Arun M V
Applied scientist, GoKwik
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Divyanshu Tanter
AI Researcher and Developer, Dassault Systems
Before:Data Scientist, Wipro Limited
Now:AI Researcher and Developer, Dassault Systems
4 OFFERS
“In just 2.5 months of joining Scaler, I not only learned the fundamentals but also advanced-level concepts in Data Science and Machine Learning. The structured approach, comprehensive curriculum, and unwavering guidance of mentors like Srikanth Varma Chekuri, Naman Bhalla, Mudit Goel , and a fantastic cohort of peers made this journey incredibly rewarding.”
Akshat Arora
Data Scientist, Landmark Group
Madhuri Kukreja
Associate Analyst, Razorpay
Before:Associate Analyst, XL Dynamics
Now:Associate Analyst, Razorpay
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Sayyam Bhandari
Data Engineer, Amazon
Before:Sr BI Analyst, USEReady INC.
Now:Data Engineer, Amazon
2 OFFERS
“Scaler Academy's program is truly exceptional, providing me with the skills and confidence necessary to thrive in the field of Full-Stack_Data Engineer. The practical projects and real-world scenarios prepared me well for the challenges ahead”
Vempali B N V D Sivasanthosh
Full Stack data Engineer, Fractal
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