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 that 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

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have a strong aptitude for computer science and mathematics.
• Enjoy working individually and as a team member.
• Possess strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Are interested in leveraging technology in support of social responsibility.

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 (CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
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 for Fall Term and Winter Term admission 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 applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.forc.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION:
All applicants apply directly to the co-op version of this program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. Applicants not wishing to pursue the co-op version will have the opportunity to opt-out after being admitted to the program but prior to the first co-op work term.

Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.