Course Series
in Machine Learning for Managers
Start exploring connected careers. People in these types of occupational fields may benefit from this program:
All 3 courses are part-time
and also open to current practitioners
Program enrolment is optional – register without applying
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engineers
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technical managers
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business managers
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) intersect with business applications and processes on a daily basis. Having a foundational understanding of AI and machine learning is critical in the every workplace. This series will provide managers and domain experts with the knowledge, skills, and competencies they’ll need in order to understand the role of AI and ML in business, as well as how to manage machine learning projects.
Whether you are an engineer, technical manager or business manager, having an understanding of what ML does is fundamental to successful ML project implementation.
Through a set of three workshops (three days each), you will gain an understanding of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, the most widely used methods of machine learning. From this foundational knowledge you will acquire a technical foundation to work with data and develop critical practical skills to work with and analyze machine learning applications. Courses will cover machine learning foundations, foundational technical skills, and machine learning project management principles.
There are no prerequisites or entrance requirements to take the courses within the series. Prior knowledge of basic programming, linear algebra and statistics is expected. For those looking for more experience with Python, Extension also offers condensed Python I and Python 2 courses (click to view dates and to register) meant for working professionals.
Courses are scheduled in the daytime.
Designed for managers, domain experts, and technical professionals.
Gaining foundational knowledge and technical skills in ML.
A note about COVID-19 measures
If you see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format—but not the program. Winter, Spring, and Summer 2021 courses have been converted to remote delivery platforms. Register for a course online or apply to a program via email, and keep learning!
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Can be completed in 1 year
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Pay as you go
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Start today – no need to apply for admission
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
- Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at excorp@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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Eligibility
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Apply by |
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| Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta |
Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time |
| Canada Training Benefit
Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work. |
$250+ income tax return |
| Alumni Professional Development Grant
Any alumnus of the University of Alberta |
75% of course fee monthly deadline |
| HRDF
Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA) |
$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep |