About This Program
Machine learning and deep learning continue to change our world in countless ways, including much of the recent innovation in artificial intelligence. As these technologies advance and acquire more capabilities, machine learning not only drives automation and efficiency in existing fields — it’s inspiring new areas of exploration and innovations, 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 and engineers.
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Video Overview
Instructor Dave DeBarr of the Certificate in Machine Learning discusses the skills and knowledge this program covers.
Duration: 01:32
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
Bayesian and frequentist machine learning applications, including recommendation systems, reinforcement learning and natural language processing
The latest deep learning concepts and methods
Data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques
Get Hands-On Experience
Work with open-source tools such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow and Keras
Develop algorithmic solutions to real-world problems
How It Works & Next Steps
To earn the certificate, complete the courses in the order below.
To get started, visit the first course page to see upcoming offerings and apply.
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.
Career Stats
86%
Alumni working in field
Top Employers
Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Disney, Expedia, University of Washington
48%
Projected job growth for data scientists in Washington state (2024-2034)
$132,621
Median salary for data scientists in Washington state (2023)
Career-Ready Credentials
When you complete this program, you’ll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development. You’ll also earn achievement badges for each course you complete.
Our Enrollment Coaches Are Here to Help
Connect with an enrollment coach to learn more about this offering. Or if you need help finding the right certificate, specialization or course for you, reach out to explore your options.
This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.
