Connect reasoning and machine learning for an innovative career developing artificial intelligence solutions.

The Artificial Intelligence Software Development Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to prepare you to meet the increasing market demand for artificial intelligence software development expertise. Through this program, you will enhance your existing software development skills to become an AI software developer, with an in-depth understanding of the major AI technologies and how to leverage AI to solve problems.

The program explores AI using a top-down and a bottom-up approach simultaneously. You begin a deep dive into the detailed mechanisms of machine learning to acquire the skills to troubleshoot, debug and optimize machine learning and deep learning architectures. You investigate various techniques of AI and survey which types of problems are best solved using each AI technique.

Through a combination of theory-based learning and industry-based applied research AI projects, graduates possess the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to assess, recommend, design, implement and troubleshoot various advanced AI solutions. Graduates enter the workforce with an in-depth understanding of deep learning, reinforcement learning and knowledge representation. Together these three branches form a comprehensive view of the AI landscape, giving the AI developer the knowledge and skills required to implement solutions such as speech recognition and natural language understanding, planning, diagnosis, smart agents, machine vision, intelligent manufacturing processes and intelligent control.

AI Developers need a thorough understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the deployment of AI technology. Graduates of the program have the knowledge to advise their organization on ethical considerations surrounding AI systems and development.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Graduates may find employment in a variety of computer-software related domains in the private, corporate, industrial, governmental or service sectors. Employment opportunities may be available in:

• private software firms
• software consulting firms
• software vendors and their value-added resellers
• information technology consulting firms
• communications carriers
• information service providers
• government
• business and public organizations in multiple fields outside IT/IS requiring software practitioners

Careers

Graduates of this Artificial Intelligence Software Development Ontario College Graduate Certificate program may find employment as a Computational Linguist, Intelligence Algorithms Engineer AI Resident, Artificial Intelligence Research Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Consultant, Artificial Intelligence Software Developer, Deep Learning and Computer Vision Engineer as well as a Data Engineer in Machine Learning.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Analyze, design, and implement secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) software systems through the application of systematic approaches and methodologies to meet organizational needs.
2. Develop artificial intelligence models to identify patterns, provide insights, recommend actions, or perform tasks autonomously on behalf of stakeholders.
3. Prepare and communicate analysis, reports, and recommendations, in a variety of formats, for various audiences, stakeholders and purposes.
4. Conduct software development and deployment in an ethical manner that ensures data integrity, privacy, confidentiality, impartiality, transparency, equal access and no data bias.
5. Complete all work in compliance with laws, regulations, data governance, professional ethics and industry standards.
6. Evaluate and deploy custom-made and commercial AI software components for the purpose of integration into software solutions.
7. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Application Information

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Program Code 1535X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application
process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s/

For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION
All applicants apply to the co-op version of the program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. After admission, students who do not wish to pursue the co-op option may opt out before the first scheduled co-op work term.

Co-operative education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program-related work terms. Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.

Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op & Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed. Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.

International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts

For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre