Course description
Machine Learning
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from University of California, Berkeley
Companies using machine learning to optimize business processes and decision-making have distinct advantages over those that aren’t. By wielding machine learning technology to make business objectives more predictive and prescriptive, data-driven enterprises are redefining how to create and measure value. With the development of free, open-source machine learning and artificial intelligence tools, it’s never been easier for companies of all sizes to harness the power of data.
Effectively integrating machine learning applications into your business requires a practical understanding of its models. The Machine Learning online short course from the UC Berkeley School of Information (I School) aims to equip your workforce with the skills to understand the impact of machine learning and aptly communicate its integration. Your employees will learn to analyze the models, techniques, and ethical ramifications of machine learning applications, and present a business case for utilizing it in your organization.
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Who should attend?
Is this course for you?
The course aims to help your workforce understand how machine learning can be effectively used to problem-solve in your organization, providing the solutions to lead innovation to gain a competitive edge. Designed for mid- to senior-level managers eager to maximize team productivity and unlock new efficiencies, the course provides an operational perspective on the practical functioning of machine learning in business.
Both data-centric professionals and business executives will benefit from the expert-led modules and evidence-based approach. Those in technical or data-centric positions will gain tools to leverage and manage machine learning models. Business executives will learn to establish communication and collaboration between technical and business-oriented teams. No prior programming knowledge is required.
Training content
Course curriculum
Explore the potential of machine learning for business, as you work through the weekly modules of this online course.
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Solving business problems with machine learning
Module 2
Ethics and due process
Module 3
Measuring and evaluating model performance
Module 4
Neural networks for business
Module 5
Model productionalization
Module 6
Justifying an organizational machine learning approach
Course delivery details
Duration
- 6 weeks Excluding orientation
- 7–10 hours per week Self-paced learning online
Certification / Credits
About the certificate
Learn about machine learning for business and earn an official certificate of completion from the UC Berkeley I School.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- Insight into machine learning applications and the knowledge to effectively deploy it within your organization.
- The ability to build and lead high-performance teams to ensure sustainable machine learning practices
- The aptitude to communicate a machine learning strategy with your stakeholders.
Why choose GetSmarter?
- Data-driven course selection
- Outcomes-based design
- People-mediated delivery
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