Machine learning certificates

With a certificate in machine learning, you may be able to forge a variety of career paths to achieve professional success.

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Machine learning certificates give you the tools to begin developing, implementing, and evaluating machine learning models for data analysis and prediction.

What you'll learn

Some of what you may learn and receive from a machine learning certificate program include:

• A core goal of applying machine learning concepts to real-world business problems
• Knowledge and skills in Python programming, linear and non-linear regression, model evaluation, decision trees, clustering, and recommender systems
• Varied time commitments ranging from five weeks to six months
• Specialized tracks for students who already have familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts

What can you do with a certificate in machine learning?

A certificate in machine learning can open the way for fresh job opportunities. Consider these three roles you may be able to secure with the skills and knowledge you gain, with the required skills to qualify and salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

Computer programmer

A computer programmer may be responsible for writing and testing codes and scripts so that software can perform its intended functions. In this role, you may write code in a variety of programming languages, including C++ and Java. You may also test programs to find bugs and errors and modify code based on what you found.

To land a role in this field, you will likely need a bachelor's degree in computer science. Adding a machine learning certificate can help make your programming more efficient by automating data analysis, code completion, and other repetitive tasks.

• Required skills: Programming languages, data structures, database administration and management, teamwork, problem-solving, attention to detail
• Median annual salary (May 2023): $99,700

Computer systems analyst

As a computer systems analyst, your job could include analyzing a business's technology infrastructure and protocols and recommending improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.

You may research technologies to see how they can benefit the company, analyze the costs and benefits of these upgrades, and oversee custom installation and configuration. Additionally, you may train existing employees on how to use new technology.

This role may require a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems. However, obtaining a machine learning certificate can help demonstrate your proficiency in this specific area of computer science.

• Required skills: Operating systems, cloud computing, database management, software development life cycles, business analysis, communication
• Median annual salary (May 2023): $103,800

Software developer

Software developers are often responsible for creating applications and network systems. This role may require you to analyze a business's software needs, design various pieces of an application that can fill those needs, and show programmers how to code the application. You may also perform maintenance and testing on those applications and create documentation for future upgrades.

Employers may require a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology for this role. Earning a certificate in machine learning can help software developers predict and proactively address bugs, complete lines of code, and automate testing and vulnerability detection.

• Required skills: Programming languages, software testing and debugging, data structures and algorithms, problem-solving, analytical thinking, adaptability
• Median annual salary (May 2023): $132,270