Online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Drexel University’s online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning helps you build a strong foundation in core components of artificial intelligence and machine learning like algorithms, mathematics, and applications. Designed for those who already have a STEM or computer science background, the certificate gives you the foundational knowledge you need to enter the artificial intelligence field, or can act as a springboard for further academic pursuits.

This 12-credit program consists of four classes: two foundational AI and machine learning courses, and the choice of two electives in topics like robot laboratory, game artificial intelligence, and responsible data analysis. Courses are taught by faculty in Drexel’s respected College of Computing and Informatics.

Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the MS in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

What is an AI Certificate?

Drexel’s Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning is intended to give you working knowledge of artificial intelligence, a branch of computer science that creates machines that can use human-like intelligence to perform tasks.

What Knowledge is Required for AI?

Helpful Skills For Pursuing AI & Machine Learning

There are some common skills and knowledge that are important for all AI and machine learning professionals to have. You will need an understanding of programing fundamentals, with experience in programing languages like Python and R. A background in math, specifically in areas like statistics and probability, is necessary. And you will be expected to be proficient in working with machine learning algorithms and data structures.

Having an educational background in the field is a great way to break into the job market. A STEM background, with a specific emphasis on computer science, is needed to pursue a degree or certificate in AI and machine learning. To be eligible to pursue Drexel’s online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, you should have a four-year bachelor's degree or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in computer science, software engineering or related STEM degree, plus work experience with computing, programming, or related subjects.

Types of AI Careers

Career Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

According to a report from the World Economic Forum, careers in artificial intelligence and machine learning rank high on their list of top 10 emerging global roles. The report shows nearly every industry adopting some sort of technology related to machine learning, and speculates that the rate of automation will continue to grow over the next five years. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2022 there will be about 133 million jobs in fields related to data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and technology services. This makes it the perfect time to begin pursuing a career in AI and machine learning.

Some common job titles that AI and machine learning professionals will be qualified for are:

• Data Scientist
• Software Engineer
• Deep Learning Engineer
• Algorithm Developer
• Computer Vision Engineer

Related Programs

• MS in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

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