Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The online Graduate Certificate in Machine Learning & Data Science Foundations is designed to teach technically-savvy professionals how to leverage AI and machine learning technology for harnessing the power of large scale data systems.

Program Overview

This program is offered 100% online and is best suited for industry professionals looking to deliver value to companies by acquiring in-demand data science, AI, and machine learning skills, as well as recent computer science degree graduates seeking to expand their skill set and become even more marketable in a growing field.

Curriculum

Throughout the coursework, students will:

• Practice mathematical and computational concepts used in machine learning, including probability, linear algebra, multivariate differential calculus, algorithm analysis, and dynamic programming.
• Learn how to approach and solve large-scale data science problems.
• Acquire foundational skills in solution design, analytic algorithms, interactive analysis, and visualization techniques for data analysis.

Program Details

• Program Length: 12 months
• Program Format: 100% online
• Live-Online Schedule: 1 to 2 times per week for 90 minutes in the evening
• Taught By: School of Computer Science

Target Audience

This leading certificate program is best suited for:

• Industry Professionals looking to deliver value to companies by acquiring in-demand data science, AI, and machine learning skills.
• Recent computer science degree graduates seeking to expand their skill set and become even more marketable in a growing field.

Key Dates

• Next Start Date: January 2026
• Application Deadlines: Final: December 3, 2025
• A limited number of partial scholarships are still available. Apply by the final deadline to be considered for these awards.

Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University's AI graduate programs, programming languages courses, and computer science graduate programs are ranked #1, #1, and #2 in the nation, respectively, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.