Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-05-01 | - |
2025-09-01 | - |
2026-01-01 | - |
2026-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Program Description
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing paradigm radically changes the functionality and capabilities of computer systems. This greatly increases the possibilities of what businesses can do with this exciting new technology and is causing disruption across all industry sectors. Artificial Intelligence systems can think, learn and take self-directed action in order to maximize the chance of successfully achieving a goal without having to be explicitly programmed or human intervention.
This program provides students with the necessary background to become Artificial Intelligence (AI) system designers, programmers, implementers, or machine learning analysts. With a strong focus on applied skills, students learn how to design and implement supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning solutions for a variety of situations and solve AI challenges for a diverse set of industries.
Advanced study in AI infrastructure, architecture, machine learning frameworks, reinforcement learning, neural networks, vision system, conversational AI and deep learning help students understand how to select, configure and apply the right technology tools to build the correct AI solution to solve a given challenge.
Admission Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent with a focus in computer studies, technology, engineering, analytics, mathematics or statistics, or equivalent work experience, is required.
Selection Process
Applicants may be asked to submit a current resume and a letter of interest to the Program Coordinator in order to assess their prior academic and experiential learning.
Additional Information
To be successful in this program, students are required to have a Windows-based personal notebook computer prior to the start of the program that meets or exceeds the following hardware specifications:
- Intel I7, AMD A10 processor or better
- 16 GB of RAM
- 1 TB hard drive
- Ethernet Network Card (Can be USB)
- Wireless Network Card
- 2 USB 3.0 ports
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this program are prepared to fulfill a wide-range of entry-level roles related to Artificial Intelligence which may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) system designers, programmers, implementers, or machine learning technologists. Graduates could find themselves working independently or as a member of a team to analyze, design, enhance, and maintain AI systems.
Industry Support
Magna International Inc. is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. It is a global mobility technology company with more than 158,000 employees – including many Georgian graduates! Magna is committed to providing Georgian students with opportunities to further their education and gain new skills.
The $1-million investment in Georgian includes a 2,200-square-foot Magna Mechatronics Lab with 17 pieces of new, cutting-edge equipment, and an award and scholarship suite for both future and current students, each valued up to $2,500.
Magna has provided hands-on learning experiences across various divisions to 133 co-op students since 2010, and is the proud of employer of 210 Georgian grads!
Program Delivery
This program is delivered via GC Flex, giving you choice and flexibility. Using technology-enabled, purpose-designed learning spaces, professors deliver lectures and labs in the classroom and simultaneously online. You can participate on campus or online during class or review course materials online later.
Course Information
14 Program Courses
Program-Specific Courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Artificial Intelligence – Architecture, Design, and Implementation program outline.
- AIDI 1000 – Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Mathematics
- AIDI 1001 – Conversational Artificial Intelligence
- AIDI 1002 – Machine Learning Programming
- AIDI 1003 – Machine Learning Frameworks
- AIDI 1004 – Issues and Challenges in Artificial Intelligence
- AIDI 1005 – Artificial Intelligence for Business Decision Making
- BDAT 1000 – Data Manipulation Techniques
Related Programs
- Big Data Analytics
- Mobile Application Development
- Research Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Management
Tuition and Fees
Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
Intake Information
Start date| Campus
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Summer 2025| Barrie
Fall 2025| Barrie
Winter 2026| Barrie
Summer 2026| Barrie
Duration and Credential
Duration: 1 Year Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Code
AIDI
Delivery Method
GC Flex
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Recommended Course Sequence
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Next Steps
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Program Outline
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Georgian College: A Summary
Overview:
Georgian College is a public college in Ontario, Canada, offering a wide range of academic programs and services to students. It is known for its focus on practical, hands-on learning and its strong partnerships with employers. The college boasts a 90.3% employment rate for graduates within six months of graduation.
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