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Ready to discover your potential and build the future with the Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning graduate certificate at Conestoga College?
Are you looking to transform your technical foundations into advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning? This program prepares you for high-impact roles driving innovation and digital transformation in sectors including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, retail and smart technologies.
The Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AAIML) graduate certificate is a two-term, industry-aligned program for learners with software programming experience who want to become advanced AI practitioners. Level 1 offers hands-on, project-based training in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, data visualization and AI-oriented mathematics, supported by real industry practices such as Agile software prototyping and Scrum-based project management using Azure DevOps Boards.
In Level 2, the curriculum emphasizes applying AI in real business and technology environments. Topics include reinforcement learning, AI for business decision-making and transformation, and integrating AI into legacy systems and existing applications. Students lead end-to-end implementation projects, from problem identification and ML use-case development to model creation, containerization, testing and deployment. Graduates are prepared for roles such as data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI engineer, MLOps engineer and other positions driving digital transformation and Industry 4.0 innovation.
What you'll learn
- Design and deploy applied machine learning solutions that drive automation, business intelligence, digital transformation and intelligent decision-making across multiple industries.
- Build a strong technical foundation through courses in AI algorithms and mathematics, data analysis algorithms and mathematics, machine learning programming, machine learning frameworks and Agile prototyping using industry-standard tools and development practices.
- Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects developing solutions from problem identification, requirements gathering, model development, containerization, testing and deployment.
- Develop the strategic ability to advise business leaders on adopting machine learning within existing or legacy systems using modern transformation and integration strategies.
- Graduate career-ready for in-demand roles including machine learning engineer, AI developer, MLOps engineer, data scientist and related AI-focused positions.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
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Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3648.29 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $116.82 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 |
| Program Services Fee | $574.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4973.82 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $8159.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $196.35 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $101.64 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 |
| Program Services Fee | $574.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10041.20 |
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Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applying to the co-op stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall 80% session weighted average in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - May 2027 - Waterloo
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