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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Graduate Certificate in Machine Learning and AI

Troy, New York1 years$19K total tuition
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Est. Salary$130,000 AI Research Scientist
Job Growth+36%
Top RoleMachine Learning Engineer
FormatOnline

Admission Snapshot

Degree Required
Bachelor's degree
Duration
1 year
Est. Tuition
$19K total
Format
Online
Schedule
Flexible
GRE / GMAT
Required
Concentrations
Deep Learning, Machine Learning

Typical admitted student: Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some programs accept candidates with professional experience in tech roles and may waive formal prerequisites.

About This Program

An online certificate program designed to complement technical degrees with advanced study in machine intelligence and modern AI applications.

Career Outcomes

Gain machine learning skills to advance as Machine Learning Engineer in Cross-Industry AI

  • 1. Machine Learning Engineer
  • 2. AI Research Scientist
  • 3. Data Scientist
  • 4. AI Solutions Architect

What You'll Learn

  • Design, train, and evaluate machine learning models for real-world applications
  • Apply deep learning techniques to solve complex problems in computer vision and NLP
  • Implement and optimize AI systems using industry-standard tools and frameworks
  • Deploy machine learning models to production environments and monitor performance

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum focuses on machine learning applications, data resource management, and modeling and optimization for data-intensive decision-making environments.

Top Employers

Top employers in machine learning and AI include Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and IBM.

Admissions

Applicants typically need a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Some programs accept candidates with professional experience in tech roles and may waive formal prerequisites.

Application Materials

  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2
  • Resume: Required
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

  • Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)

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