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C-Clarke International Institute of Digital Sciences
Sri Lanka's industry-connected AI campus

Don't just study technology. Build your career in it.

Learn advanced AI and software engineering from active Tech Leads and senior engineers. Build real products, gain hands-on experience, and receive structured support from classroom to first industry opportunity.

TVEC-approved flagship Higher Diploma International progression pathways

TVEC approved

Flagship Higher Diploma pathway

Industry lecturers

Active Tech Leads and senior engineers

Real projects

Build products and professional portfolios

Global pathways

Degree and international certification options

The C-Clarke advantage

What Makes C-Clarke Different?

Students and parents need confidence before they enroll. This section turns C-Clarke's strengths into clear proof: recognition, global value, expert guidance, real practice, and career support.

01 / Recognition

TVEC-Approved AI Diploma

A recognized flagship route for students who want a serious AI and software engineering qualification.

Helps parents trust the pathway

02 / Credentials

Python Institute Certifications

Students can add globally respected Python credentials that make their skills easier to understand and verify.

Builds resume confidence

03 / Progression

Global University Partnerships

Pathways for higher studies and international opportunities help students see a future beyond one local course.

Shows a bigger future

04 / Mentorship

Industry Expert Mentorship

Senior engineers guide students through practical work, industry expectations, and the mindset needed in real teams.

Reduces career uncertainty

05 / Launch

End-to-End Career Support

From real projects and portfolio work to interview readiness, guidance continues until students are ready to enter industry.

Connects study to first role

Will this be recognized?

TVEC approval plus global certification routes.

Can I get practical skills?

Real projects, engineering practice, and mentor feedback.

What happens after study?

Career launch support toward your first opportunity.

Find your direction

Choose a course around the career you want.

Start with your ambition. We will help you identify the right pathway based on your education, experience, and career goal.

Flagship

24-month career pathway

Higher Diploma in Advanced AI & Software Engineering

A complete pathway for school leavers combining modern AI, production software engineering, research, and real projects.

After O/L or A/L TVEC approved Degree pathway
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12 months

Developer program

Advanced AI & Software Engineering

Build strong full-stack engineering foundations, then move into machine learning, generative AI, cloud, and DevOps.

Full stack Generative AI
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Career focused

Applied AI program

AI Solution Developer

Learn to design and build useful AI-powered solutions using Python, APIs, LLMs, data, and deployable applications.

Python LLM apps Deployment
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Specialist

AI specialization

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Develop practical skills in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP, model evaluation, and applied AI.

Machine learning Deep learning
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Specialist tracks

Industry upskilling

ISTQB QA Program

A focused pathway for professionals moving into software quality, test engineering, Playwright automation, API testing, and CI/CD.

Software QA Playwright CI/CD
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Global credential

Python Institute pathway

Python PCEP & PCAP

Prepare for internationally recognized Python Institute certifications with structured training and exam guidance.

PCEP PCAP Python
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Flagship career pathway

From your first line of code to your first industry opportunity.

The Higher Diploma in Advanced AI and Software Engineering is a structured two-year journey through programming, AI, enterprise development, cloud, DevOps, research, and production projects.

24

Months of structured learning

21

Curriculum areas and projects

TVEC

Approved flagship program

BSc (Hons)

Progression opportunities

Two-year learning roadmap

Learn the complete engineering workflow.

After O/L or A/L

STAGE 01

Engineering foundations

Professional Python, web development, backend APIs, databases, Git, and project management.

STAGE 02

Applied AI systems

Machine learning, data handling, prompt engineering, LLMs, RAG, agents, evaluation, and AI safety.

STAGE 03

Enterprise applications

Advanced Java, Spring, Angular, React, Flutter, architecture, design patterns, and software quality.

STAGE 04

Cloud and delivery

AWS, DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure, deployment, testing, automation, and production practices.

STAGE 05

Research and product

Complete individual research and build a production-grade capstone application or product.

STAGE 06

Career launch

Develop your portfolio, prepare for interviews, build your network, and progress toward industry or further study.

Real project portfolio

Industry-led teaching

Career preparation

Panel of lecturers and academic consultants

Learn from lead engineers working inside top IT companies.

C-Clarke students are guided by practicing Sri Lankan technology leaders: tech leads, senior engineers, security architects, founders, and academic specialists who understand how industry teams really build software.

Dr. Sooriya Bandara

Academic Consultant

Dr. Sooriya Bandara

Company: Staff Engineer, Wireless & Contact Charging Design at Sivantos Group; Visiting Lecturer at University of Peradeniya.

Education: PhD in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, NTU Singapore; BSc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya.

Kushantha Gunawardhana

Cybersecurity Architect

Kushantha Gunawardhana

Company: Microsoft Cyber Security Architect Expert, international cybersecurity trainer and practitioner; Founder / CTO, 7eCureRight Pty Ltd.

Education: PhD (Reading), RMIT University; MSc-IT, University of Colombo; specialist credentials across Microsoft, cyber forensics, cloud, and security.

Gayan Gunawardana

Founder / IAM Expert

Gayan Gunawardana

Company: Founder, oneIAM; IAM and information security expert.

Education: BSc in IT, University of Moratuwa; MBA Marketing, University of Bedfordshire; CISSP certified; AWS certified.

Limantha Malika

Lead Engineer

Limantha Malika

Company: Lead Engineer, Software Quality Assurance at HCL Technologies.

Education: BSc (Hons) in Computer Science & Technology, Uva Wellassa University; MSc in IT, University of Colombo; ISTQB Certified Tester.

Prashan Silva

Tech Lead

Prashan Silva

Company: Tech Lead at CodeGen.

Education: BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Kelaniya.

Sushain Dilshan Pathirage

Technical Lead

Sushain Dilshan

Company: Technical Lead at Sysco LABS; expert in full-stack development.

Education: BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Dilshan Ariyarathna

Technical Lead

Dilshan Ariyarathna

Company: Associate Technical Lead Engineer at iCan Lanka.

Education: BSc (SP) in Computer Science, University of Kelaniya.

Chamindika Kodithuwakku

Senior Software Engineer

Chamindika Kodithuwakku

Company: Senior Software Engineer at CMS.

Education: Master of Information Technology, University of Colombo; BSc (Hons) in IT & Management, University of Moratuwa.

This is a practical advantage for students: they learn directly from people who interview, mentor, ship products, and lead teams in real Sri Lankan and global technology environments.

Meet your mentors