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Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, or an aspiring data scientist aiming to break into the industry, WatSPEED's comprehensive range of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning courses empowers you to harness the power of data like never before.

From understanding complex algorithms to adopting large language models into your work, our programs provide the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive amidst an ongoing data and AI revolution.

Access knowledge from world-renowned professors, researchers, and industry leaders from the University of Waterloo. Browse WatSPEED's machine learning and AI courses and certificate programs.

 

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Towards Trustworthy AI: Cybersecurity and Privacy Concerns

Join our free webinar on October 24, 2025 to explore how to systematically understand cybersecurity and privacy threats against AI systems and how to mitigate them. Perfect for cybersecurity professionals, data scientists, and business leaders, this session will equip you with practical strategies to make AI safer, fairer, and more resilient. 

Free

October 24, 2025

Tech Horizons Executive Forum

The Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC, is a one-day exclusive event for senior leaders seeking to thrive and stand out in the ever-evolving world of technology and business. 

$949.00

November 10, 2025

 
 
 

Featured courses

Python for Machine Learning

Perfect for beginners and professionals! This course is designed to introduce you to data preparation in Python for machine learning applications.

$499.00

Next start date: January 19, 2026

Supervised Machine Learning

Gain practical, hands-on experience using Python to implement and evaluate supervised learning algorithms to draw relevant insights and solve problems.

$799.00

Next start date: January 19, 2026

Unsupervised Machine Learning

Learn three key concepts and practices of unsupervised machine learning: dimensionality reduction, association rules, and clustering.

$499.00

Next start date: November 3, 2025

Neural Networks

Learn the foundational concepts and popular techniques of neural networks, including RNNs, CNNs, and transformers, with hands-on experience using Python to solve real-world problems.

$799.00

Next start date: April 20, 2026

Hands-on Machine Learning

Apply machine learning techniques to real-world problems. Implement a complete machine learning project using Python and relevant libraries from inception to presentation. 

$599

Next start date: Coming soon! Sign up to be notified.

Python I

Not familiar with Python? Start here! Gain hands-on experience with Python call functions and arithmetics, and learn how to use a variety of data structures including strings, tuples, lists, sets, dictionaries, and classes.

$599

Next start date: February 2, 2026

Python 2: Data Science and AI Applications

Designed for learners who have some experience in Python and are looking to advance their skills in data science, machine learning, automation, and web development. 

$599.00

Next start date: March 23, 2026

Foundations of Large Language Models: Tools, Techniques, and Applications

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques, tools, and applications of LLMs so you can build better applications or processes. Prior experience with Python, API endpoints, and machine learning libraries is required.

$1,450.00

Next Start Date: November 17, 2025

Managing AI Projects

Effectively manage AI projects with practical frameworks, expert guidance, and real-world applications. 

$595

Next start date: Coming soon! Sign up to be notified.

Featured certificates

Machine Learning Practitioner Certificate

 

Machine Learning Project Specialist Certificate

 

AI Certificate (Launching soon! Sign up to get notified)

 

 

Compare machine learning and AI courses and programs

Make your mark in the world of AI and machine learning with professional education offers tailored to meet your needs. Gain a competitive edge and position yourself as a leader in this rapidly evolving field. Based on your interest and experience, choose from the following courses and certificates:

 
Python for Machine Learning: The Essential Starter Kit
Supervised Machine Learning 
Unsupervised Machine Learning 
Neural Networks
Hands-on Machine Learning
Who should enrol
  • Great for those without experience with Python!
  • Individuals in non-technical roles with basic programming and data preparation knowledge, aiming to gain practical, in-demand machine learning and AI skills to stay competitive in the evolving workforce. 
  • Aspiring data analysts, data scientists, or statisticians who are new to machine learning or looking to build their toolkits. 
  • Programmers and developers looking to add Python to their list of programming languages.
  • Individuals in non-technical roles with basic programming and data preparation knowledge, aiming to gain practical, in-demand machine learning and AI skills to stay competitive in the evolving workforce. 
  • Current or aspiring data analysts or data scientists looking to build a machine learning portfolio.
  • Data professionals looking to add machine learning techniques to their domain.
  • Programmers and developers looking to to expand their machine learning knowledge and skills.
  • Individuals in non-technical roles with basic programming and data preparation knowledge, aiming to gain practical, in-demand machine learning and AI skills to stay competitive in the evolving workforce. 
  • Current or aspiring data analysts or data scientists looking to build a machine learning portfolio.
  • Data professionals looking to add machine learning techniques to their domain.
  • Programmers and developers looking to to expand their machine learning knowledge and skills.
  • Individuals in non-technical roles with basic programming and data preparation knowledge, aiming to gain practical, in-demand machine learning and AI skills to stay competitive in the evolving workforce. 
  • Current or aspiring data analysts or data scientists looking to build a machine learning portfolio.
  • Data professionals looking to add machine learning techniques to their domain.
  • Programmers and developers looking for a foundational introduction to neural networks, without needing advanced technical preparation, to explore new opportunities in AI and machine learning applications.
  • Tailored for professionals or students looking to solidify their machine learning skills by applying them to real-world challenges, particularly in collaborative environments. 
Required experience
  • Basic coding skills in any programming language (it does not need to be Python)
Length
  • Seven weeks (approximately five hours per week)
  • Eight weeks (approximately five hours per week)
  • Four weeks (approximately five hours per week)
  • Eight weeks (approximately five hours per week)
  • Eight weeks (approximately five hours per week)
Format
  • Online course with independent learning and live drop-in sessions
  • Online course with independent learning and live drop-in sessions
  • Online course with independent learning and live drop-in sessions
  • Online course with independent learning and optional live drop-in sessions
  • Online collaborative project
What you will learn
  • Learn the key benefits and practical uses of machine learning.
  • Create a portfolio in Jupyter Notebook to showcase your skills.
  • Understand essential data preparation steps.
  • Gain hands-on experience with Python's libraries.
  • Identify when and how to apply supervised learning tools.
  • Use regression for predictions and classification to organize data.
  • Evaluate model performance using various metrics and improve model accuracy through feature selection techniques.
  • Understand the principles and significance of unsupervised learning.
  • Apply dimensionality reduction to manage large datasets.
  • Analyze patterns and relationships using association rule techniques.
  • Discover hidden structures through clustering.
  • Explore the core concepts and architecture of neural networks.
  • Understand transformers, attention mechanisms, and their applications.
  • Learn strategies to mitigate algorithmic bias for secure models.
  • Apply recurrent and convolutional networks and describe reinforcement learning. 
  • Demonstrate data cleaning and preprocessing techniques.
  • Implement complete machine learning projects from start to finish.
  • Critically evaluate models and their performance.
  • Collaborate effectively in teams using Agile project management.
  Visit the Python for Machine Learning webpage and download a brochure. Visit the Supervised Machine Learning webpage. Visit the Unsupervised Machine Learning webpage. Visit the Neural Networks webpage. Visit the Hands-on Machine Learning webpage.

 

 

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