This course explores advanced AI & ML techniques, ending with a comprehensive capstone project. You will learn about cutting-edge ML methods, ethical considerations in GenAI, and strategies for building scalable AI systems. The capstone project allows students to apply all their learned skills to solve a real-world problem.
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Advanced AI and Machine Learning Techniques and Capstone
This course is part of Microsoft AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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There are 5 modules in this course
This advanced module delves into cutting-edge methodologies that enhance the performance, efficiency, and privacy of ML systems. By the end of this module, you'll have hands-on experience with these advanced techniques, equipping you with the skills to tackle complex ML challenges and contribute to cutting-edge research and development.
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11 videos17 readings10 assignments1 peer review
This module provides an in-depth exploration of the ethical and human-centric considerations essential to the development and deployment of AI and ML systems. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to critically assess and address the ethical, human, and organizational challenges posed by AI technologies, ensuring that your work aligns with both technical excellence and societal values.
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10 videos11 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on designing and implementing distributed computing solutions to handle large-scale ML challenges efficiently. This module equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to build and optimize ML systems for high-throughput and scalable environments. By the end of this module, you'll be adept at designing, implementing, and optimizing distributed ML systems that can efficiently tackle large-scale problems, while balancing performance and cost considerations to meet organizational and project needs.
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7 videos12 readings6 assignments
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of the professional and strategic aspects of working as an AI/ML engineer within a corporate environment. It will guide you through the key responsibilities, ethical considerations, and strategic decision-making processes relevant to the field. By the end of this module, you will be well equipped to navigate your professional responsibilities, implement ethical AI practices, manage cost-performance trade-offs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, positioning yourself as a valuable contributor in the corporate AI landscape.
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7 videos10 readings3 assignments1 peer review
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To be successful in this course, you should have intermediate programming knowledge of Python, plus experience with AI & ML infrastructure, core AI & ML algorithms and techniques, the design and implementation of intelligent troubleshooting agents, and Microsoft Azure’s AI & ML services. Familiarity with statistics is also recommended.
You will need a license to Microsoft Azure (or a free trial version) and appropriate hardware. Note: the free trial version of Azure is time limited and may expire before completion of the program.
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.