IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Overview

Learn the most important tools used in one of the most exciting fields of programming today. The growing field of AI helps increase organizational efficiency and productivity, and is being adopted by every major sector, including health, manufacturing, transportation and more.

• Become proficient with the in-demand Python programming language and create applications in Python
• Use the most popular Python libraries and frameworks for Machine Learning
• Use Machine Learning techniques to develop application features.
• Develop core database skills and learn how to work with datasets – analyzing, extracting and transforming them, and preparing them to be used to train models
• Develop a basic understanding of the underlying foundations upon which AI technologies are built
• Explore current and future applications of AI as well as potential societal implications, considering ethics, governance and sustainability as it relates to business decisions and industry need
• Create and use Deep Neural Networks including the associated, practical mathematics

Work experience

• Work experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
  • Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
  • Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work placements are your responsibility.
• For more information, visit Work Experience Opportunities.

Choose NSCC

• Our instructors come from industry with world-class experience and skills.
• This program was developed with industry – for industry, ensuring your skills are current and relevant.

2023-24 programs

Program delivery may be subject to change based on Public Health guidelines.

September 2023

Campus	Location	Full time/part time	Delivery	Availability
Institute of Technology Campus/Online	Halifax	Full time	Blended Delivered through a combination of in-person and scheduled online classes.	Seats available

Admission requirements

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in Information Technology / Computer Science, Engineering Technologies, Sciences including Geographic Sciences, or related field. 
  • International students – Submit your official post-secondary documents for assessment. View English language requirements by country

Tuition

Tuition amounts are for the 2022-23 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional. 2023-24 tuition will be announced in the late Spring.

Tuition, fees and program costs

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for college services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that amounts on these pages are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

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