McCombs School of Business

Post Graduate Certificate Programs in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing

Overview

Offered in partnership with Great Learning, these programs enable participants to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with business analytics, data engineering, machine learning and cloud computing concepts. The programs are a blend of synchronous and asynchronous online content, and take a practical approach to teaching analytics, AI, machine learning and cloud computing, equipping participants with necessary skills to make data-driven decisions. In addition to learning from world-class faculty and receiving personalized mentorship from industry experts in India, the U.S., Asia, Australia and Africa. Participants work on a number of real-world projects and compete in hackathons, contributing to their body of work. Those who successfully complete the academic requirements are awarded a certificate from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.

Courses Offered

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Business Applications (PGP-AIML)

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A comprehensive, tech-focused program in AI and machine learning, the PGP-AIML course builds foundations in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and their respective applications in the business world. To enable candidates to independently build AI & ML solutions, the program uniquely combines a comprehensive curriculum (covering the most widely-used tools and techniques in the industry) with a hands-on learning approach. The program offers candidates the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in real-time every week through interactive mentor-led practice sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 10 hands-on projects. As they do so, they develop a nuanced understanding of data and build a strong body of work. A comprehensive career development support system further aids candidate targeting career transitions to AI & machine learning roles in industry.

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)

Data Science & Business Analytics (PGP-DSBA)

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Designed to get candidates industry-ready in data science and analytics, the PGP-DSBA program combines the University of Texas at Austin’s proven academic leadership with Great Learning’s unique mentored learning model. Grounded in practical applications, the curriculum incorporates 12 projects, and guided practice on data sets every week to equip participants with the skills to make data-driven decisions. A strong focus on industry interconnectedness and hands-on learning is also brought about through weekly mentored learning sessions with practicing data scientists and analytics experts. To enable successful career outcomes, candidates can rely on career development support and guidance from experienced data science professionals.

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)

Artificial Intelligence for Leaders (PGP-AIFL)

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Taking a business-focused approach towards emerging technologies in AI and machine learning, the PGP-AIFL equips managers and leaders with critical AI skills and enables them to understand their implications for business. The program is distinguished by its hands-on approach to teaching AI, through 5 hands-on projects and 1 capstone, without requiring candidates to code. The learning pedagogy incorporates numerous case studies, recorded lectures, mentor interactions, and webinars to teach the possibilities of AI and help candidates to translate AI solutions into business decisions.

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)

Cloud Computing (PGP-CC)

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A cutting-edge cloud program that leads by examples, PG Program in Cloud Computing (PGP-CC)—offered in collaboration with Great Learning—is designed to produce super-qualified leaders in the emerging cloud technology. With 100+ hours of instructional content about more than 90+ cloud services and 15+ hands-on labs & industry-relevant projects, we, at Great Learning, make sure that our learners gain a solid foundation by learning about the top platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud. Along with some cloud experience, we help our learners gain a more structured and hands-on understanding of cloud technologies, including issues such as migration, deployment, integration, platform choice, architecture, and TCO. That's not it. Your learning journey will be driven by mentors who will be getting in touch with you every weekend to clarify all your doubts. Further, the career-focused course material is paired with career assistance sessions to help you land your dream job.

Data Analytics Essentials (DAE)

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Led by faculty at the University of Texas at Austin, the Data Analytics Essentials program is designed to help professionals acquire in-demand data analytics skills. The immersive program equips professionals with a solid foundation in programming tools and techniques required to analyze data and help businesses make informed decisions. Learners will practice hands-on cases and projects with renowned data analytics experts and will be able to solve real-world data problems from the get-go. The program is ideal for those who want to transition their career into data analytics or use their organizational data to drive strategies and decisions.

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)

Applications of AI (AOAI)

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This 10-week holistic online program will help high-school learners (14 - 18yrs) understand the AI landscape, develop an intuition for how tools and techniques are to be used in practice, and work on projects to build a deeper understanding of how data can be best utilized to solve modern problems. Offered in collaboration with Great Learning, the program is designed to equip high school children with in-demand AI skills to prepare them for the future and help them create a compelling portfolio for their college applications.
Through this program, they will also learn how data science & AI applications can be built, trained and deployed to solve real-world problems. The learners will get hands-on exposure to independently configure and run data science & AI applications – such as constructing a chatbot or developing a music recommendation engine using freely available tools such as Dialog Flow. The program offers candidates the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in real-time every week through interactive mentor-led practice sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 6 hands-on projects. At the end of the program they will also work on a tangible end to end capstone project that solves a real-world problem for social good."

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)

Cybersecurity (PGP-CS)

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The post-covid shift and technological advancements have led to a never-before demand for cybersecurity professionals. As a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with in-demand knowledge in cybersecurity, the Post Graduate Program in Cybersecurity builds solid foundations in information security, cyber-attacks, and ways to secure networks and infrastructures from potential threats. Learners are encouraged to practice and learn with hands-on cases and a capstone project to identify real organizational problems in cybersecurity. Expert mentorship from renowned practitioners and a PG certificate from the University of Texas at Austin enable professionals to set up a rewarding career and stand out with industry-ready skills in the field.

Format: Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Interactive Mentored Learning)