About this Program

Machine learning — the ability for computers to detect patterns in data and use it to make predictions — continues to change our world in profound ways. As the technology becomes faster and more accessible, machine learning practice and operation helps us grow automation and efficiency in existing fields and open new areas of exploration. Future machine learning innovations are limited only by the imagination.

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll prepare you for the machine learning scientist or machine learning engineer role. We’ll examine both the mathematical and applied aspects of machine learning. You’ll study the underlying algorithms and statistical methods that are at the core of machine learning techniques. We’ll also apply these practices using the most popular tools and platforms — along with your developing judgment and intuition — to address actual business needs and real-world challenges. 

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DESIGNED FOR

Software programmers, statisticians, experienced applied mathematicians and data scientists who want to become machine learning scientists.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Essential concepts of statistical analyses, probability, mathematical modeling and optimization techniques
• Supervised and unsupervised learning models for tasks such as forecasting, predicting and outlier detection
• Advanced machine learning applications, including recommendation systems and natural language processing
• Deep learning concepts and applications
• How to identify, source and prepare raw data for analysis and modeling

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

• Work with open source tools such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow and Keras
• Develop solutions to real-world machine learning problems
• Participate in code reviews

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

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EARN DIGITAL BADGES

You can earn a digital achievement badge for successfully completing this certificate program, as well as a separate badge for each course. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.

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