Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Optional Co-op)
Program details
Credential: 1-Year Ontario College Graduate CertificateThis one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program builds on prior education to prepare students with the specialized knowledge and skills to create machine learning applications and power new solutions for business.
Through a combination of theory, case studies, and hands-on learning, the program develops knowledge and skills in machine learning frameworks, data analysis, algorithms, data modeling and artificial intelligence. Students use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to create automated workflows, and design successful technology stacks using agile and rapid application development methodologies.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning, including business intelligence applications, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
Student availability & wage data
Conestoga College facilitates recruitment on an ongoing basis - there are no hard deadlines. Typical time frames for work terms are listed below.
Postings are accepted beginning four months before the start of a term until all students have secured employment provided the minimum 12 consecutive weeks of full-time work is met.
Work/Study Sequence
| Year | Semester | Semester | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Classes | Classes | Work Term: $19.75-25 |
*Note: students are available for work term each semester: fall (September to the end of December); winter (January to the end of April); spring (May to the end of August).
Conestoga College collects data on hourly wages of co-operative education students and offers suggested ranges as a service to employers for the purpose of establishing fair and competitive compensation.
Our experience has been that employers increase wages as skills increase, particularly when employing students for more advanced work terms. The Co-operative Education Office can provide assistance to employers in establishing appropriate wage rates.
Work term capabilities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Analyze project requirements and evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of algorithms and programming languages
- Apply concepts used in statistical analysis and modeling, including logistic regression, clustering, classification, SVMs, neural networks, Random Forest, CRF, Bayesian models, and supervised/unsupervised learning
- Apply knowledge and experience in structured and unstructured data information extraction, knowledge information retrieval, and knowledge representation
- Apply machine learning, deep learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques
- Apply experience with machine learning libraries including: sci-kit-learn: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Numpy, Pandas, CNTK, NLTK
- Develop software prototypes using agile and rapid application development methodologies
- Design, develop, test, and present software solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and best practices
- Communicate effectively, including the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Sample job titles
- AI Engineer
- AI Programmer
- Business Intelligence Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Deep Learning Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Machine Learning Researcher
- Software Developer, Machine Learning
- Systems Integration Specialist
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Contact information
Do you need help developing a recruitment plan or job posting, accessing wage information, or connecting with a talented co-op student? Contact:
Darren Pearson
Employer Relations Consultant
dpearson@conestogac.on.ca
Sanjana Myakal
Employer Relations Consultant
smyakal@conestogac.on.ca