Master Certificate in Machine Learning Systems & Data Engineering

Master Certificate in Machine Learning Systems & Data Engineering

Master Certificate in Machine Learning Systems & Data Engineering

Master Python, Applied Data Science, Machine Learning, ETL pipelines, and Azure AI—then build a real AI Engineering capstone project.
Learn hands-on from expert instructors with guided mentorship and job-focused training.
Build the skills to design, deploy, and manage production-level AI & Data Engineering systems. Become job-ready in 8 months.

Master Python, Applied Data Science, Machine Learning, ETL pipelines, and Azure AI—then build a real AI Engineering capstone project.
Learn hands-on from expert instructors with guided mentorship and job-focused training.
Build the skills to design, deploy, and manage production-level AI & Data Engineering systems. Become job-ready in 8 months.

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Program Duration

6 Months

Mon & Wed (18:00 - 21:00 hrs)
Program Duration

6 Months

Mon & Wed (18:00 - 21:00 hrs)
Program Duration

6 Months

Mon & Wed (18:00 - 21:00 hrs)
Learning Format

Intructor-Led (Live Project-Based Learning)

Individuals who want structure & accountability

Evenings, 2x per week (6-9 PM)

Live classes, group projects, custom labs, 1:1 support

Mentor-Guided (Self-Paced + Projects)

Motivated learners who want flexible learning with support

Flexible + weekly mentor
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Guided labs, weekly mentor sessions, TA support, real projects

Self-Paced (Curated Path – Tech Pack)

Independent learners exploring a career path

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MCIT LMS curated path, one-time mentor onboarding, tools access

Intructor-Led (Live Project-Based Learning)

Individuals who want structure & accountability

Evenings, 2x per week (6-9 PM)

Live classes, group projects, custom labs, 1:1 support

Mentor-Guided (Self-Paced + Projects)

Motivated learners who want flexible learning with support

Flexible + weekly mentor check-in

Guided labs, weekly mentor sessions, TA support, real projects

Self-Paced (Curated Path – Tech Pack)

Independent learners exploring a career path

Start Anytime

MCIT LMS curated path, one-time mentor onboarding, tools access

Program Overview

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master Certificate in Machine Learning Systems & Data Engineering is an 8-month, instructor-led program that teaches you how to build practical, end-to-end AI solutions. You will learn Python, data science, machine learning, deep learning basics, and data engineering skills such as ETL pipelines and workflow automation.

The program also introduces Azure AI, Copilot, and cloud deployment tools so you can design and deliver AI systems in real environments. Through structured learning and hands-on projects, you’ll build the confidence to work on data-driven applications and support AI development in modern organizations.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Course Outline

Python for AI

Develop strong Python programming skills as the foundation for your AI and ML journey. Learn to build intelligent systems, implement algorithms, and manage data efficiently using Python.

Concepts Learned:

  • Python syntax, constructs, and IDE setup

  • Data types, operators, loops, and conditionals

  • Python functions and modular programming

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python


Applied Data Science with Python

Applied Data Science with Python

ETL and Data Engineering

ETL and Data Engineering

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

AI Engineer Capstone Project

AI Engineer Capstone Project

Machine Learning using Python

Gain hands-on experience with supervised, unsupervised, and ensemble learning. Learn to build models, optimize pipelines, and implement ML solutions with TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

Concepts Learned:

  • Machine Learning fundamentals and pipeline

  • Supervised learning – regression and classification

  • Unsupervised learning – clustering and dimensionality reduction

  • Ensemble methods – bagging, boosting, stacking

  • Overfitting, underfitting, and performance evaluation


SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

ETL and Data Engineering

This module covers the fundamentals of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data engineering. Learners will explore how to collect, transform, and load data efficiently, building robust pipelines that support analytics and machine learning workflows. Hands-on exercises using Python will prepare students to design, implement, and deploy data pipelines in real-world environments.

Concepts Learnt:

  • Basics of ETL processes and pipeline design

  • Core data engineering workflows and best practices

  • Data formats, storage, and database operations (SQL & NoSQL)

  • Data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance

  • Python-based ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., pandas, Airflow)

  • Pipeline deployment and monitoring

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Prepare for the Microsoft AI-900 certification by mastering Azure AI services. Learn cloud AI fundamentals, governance, and compliance while working with Microsoft’s cloud-based AI solutions.

Concepts Learned:

  • Azure cloud and AI service overview

  • AI workloads, tools, and resources in Azure

  • Managing costs, governance, and compliance

  • Security and regulatory frameworks in Azure

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

Learn how to design and build copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Explore RAG-based copilots, prompt flow design, and grounding strategies to enhance AI-powered business tools.

Concepts Learned:

  • Copilot Studio interface and features

  • Bot creation, publishing, and performance analytics

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) copilots

  • Prompt flow design and model grounding

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

AI Engineer Capstone Project

Bring together your AI, ML, and deep learning skills in a real-world project. Solve industry problems, apply best practices, and showcase your portfolio to future employers.

Concepts Learned:

  • Industry-specific AI problem-solving

  • End-to-end design of AI/ML solutions

  • Capstone project development and presentation

SKILLS GAINED

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SKILLS GAINED

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SKILLS GAINED

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SKILLS GAINED

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SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Python for AI

Develop strong Python programming skills as the foundation for your AI and ML journey. Learn to build intelligent systems, implement algorithms, and manage data efficiently using Python.

Concepts Learned:

  • Python syntax, constructs, and IDE setup

  • Data types, operators, loops, and conditionals

  • Python functions and modular programming

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python


SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Machine Learning using Python

Machine Learning using Python

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SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Applied Data Science with Python

Master the end-to-end data science process, from data preparation to visualization. Gain practical expertise in Python libraries, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling for business insights.

Concepts Learned:

  • Data science lifecycle and applications

  • Python for data science (NumPy, Pandas)

  • Linear algebra, statistics, and probability distributions

  • Hypothesis testing: Z-test, T-test, ANOVA

  • Data wrangling and preprocessing

  • Data visualization with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

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SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Machine Learning using Python

Gain hands-on experience with supervised, unsupervised, and ensemble learning. Learn to build models, optimize pipelines, and implement ML solutions with TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

Concepts Learned:

  • Machine Learning fundamentals and pipeline

  • Supervised learning – regression and classification

  • Unsupervised learning – clustering and dimensionality reduction

  • Ensemble methods – bagging, boosting, stacking

  • Overfitting, underfitting, and performance evaluation


SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

ETL and Data Engineering

This module covers the fundamentals of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data engineering. Learners will explore how to collect, transform, and load data efficiently, building robust pipelines that support analytics and machine learning workflows. Hands-on exercises using Python will prepare students to design, implement, and deploy data pipelines in real-world environments.

Concepts Learnt:

  • Basics of ETL processes and pipeline design

  • Core data engineering workflows and best practices

  • Data formats, storage, and database operations (SQL & NoSQL)

  • Data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance

  • Python-based ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., pandas, Airflow)

  • Pipeline deployment and monitoring

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Prepare for the Microsoft AI-900 certification by mastering Azure AI services. Learn cloud AI fundamentals, governance, and compliance while working with Microsoft’s cloud-based AI solutions.

Concepts Learned:

  • Azure cloud and AI service overview

  • AI workloads, tools, and resources in Azure

  • Managing costs, governance, and compliance

  • Security and regulatory frameworks in Azure

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

Learn how to design and build copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Explore RAG-based copilots, prompt flow design, and grounding strategies to enhance AI-powered business tools.

Concepts Learned:

  • Copilot Studio interface and features

  • Bot creation, publishing, and performance analytics

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) copilots

  • Prompt flow design and model grounding

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

AI Engineer Capstone Project

Bring together your AI, ML, and deep learning skills in a real-world project. Solve industry problems, apply best practices, and showcase your portfolio to future employers.

Concepts Learned:

  • Industry-specific AI problem-solving

  • End-to-end design of AI/ML solutions

  • Capstone project development and presentation

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Python for AI

Develop strong Python programming skills as the foundation for your AI and ML journey. Learn to build intelligent systems, implement algorithms, and manage data efficiently using Python.

Concepts Learned:

  • Python syntax, constructs, and IDE setup

  • Data types, operators, loops, and conditionals

  • Python functions and modular programming

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python


Python for AI

Develop strong Python programming skills as the foundation for your AI and ML journey. Learn to build intelligent systems, implement algorithms, and manage data efficiently using Python.

Concepts Learned:

  • Python syntax, constructs, and IDE setup

  • Data types, operators, loops, and conditionals

  • Python functions and modular programming

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python


SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Applied Data Science with Python

Machine Learning using Python

ETL and Data Engineering

Applied Data Science with Python

Master the end-to-end data science process, from data preparation to visualization. Gain practical expertise in Python libraries, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling for business insights.

Concepts Learned:

  • Data science lifecycle and applications

  • Python for data science (NumPy, Pandas)

  • Linear algebra, statistics, and probability distributions

  • Hypothesis testing: Z-test, T-test, ANOVA

  • Data wrangling and preprocessing

  • Data visualization with Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, and Bokeh

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

AI Engineer Capstone Project

Machine Learning using Python

Gain hands-on experience with supervised, unsupervised, and ensemble learning. Learn to build models, optimize pipelines, and implement ML solutions with TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

Concepts Learned:

  • Machine Learning fundamentals and pipeline

  • Supervised learning – regression and classification

  • Unsupervised learning – clustering and dimensionality reduction

  • Ensemble methods – bagging, boosting, stacking

  • Overfitting, underfitting, and performance evaluation


SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

ETL and Data Engineering

This module covers the fundamentals of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data engineering. Learners will explore how to collect, transform, and load data efficiently, building robust pipelines that support analytics and machine learning workflows. Hands-on exercises using Python will prepare students to design, implement, and deploy data pipelines in real-world environments.

Concepts Learnt:

  • Basics of ETL processes and pipeline design

  • Core data engineering workflows and best practices

  • Data formats, storage, and database operations (SQL & NoSQL)

  • Data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance

  • Python-based ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., pandas, Airflow)

  • Pipeline deployment and monitoring

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Prepare for the Microsoft AI-900 certification by mastering Azure AI services. Learn cloud AI fundamentals, governance, and compliance while working with Microsoft’s cloud-based AI solutions.

Concepts Learned:

  • Azure cloud and AI service overview

  • AI workloads, tools, and resources in Azure

  • Managing costs, governance, and compliance

  • Security and regulatory frameworks in Azure

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

Microsoft Copilot Foundation

Learn how to design and build copilots using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Explore RAG-based copilots, prompt flow design, and grounding strategies to enhance AI-powered business tools.

Concepts Learned:

  • Copilot Studio interface and features

  • Bot creation, publishing, and performance analytics

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) copilots

  • Prompt flow design and model grounding

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

AI Engineer Capstone Project

Bring together your AI, ML, and deep learning skills in a real-world project. Solve industry problems, apply best practices, and showcase your portfolio to future employers.

Concepts Learned:

  • Industry-specific AI problem-solving

  • End-to-end design of AI/ML solutions

  • Capstone project development and presentation

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

SKILLS GAINED

……………………..

SKILLS GAINED

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Instructor Spotlight

Mojtaba Ghasemi

Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Ghasemi specializes in advanced analytics and machine learning. He has 5 years of experience translating complex insights and leading teams to deliver impactful business solutions.

Michel Chamoun

Data Science & Business Analyst

Michel is an expert AI developer and consultant who leverages skills in AI, data analysis, and optimization. He has built GenAI concepts using ChatGPT and implemented AI solutions on Microsoft Azure

Sami Islam

Senior Cloud Technical Architect

Sami Islam has 10+ years of experience in the IT and Consulting Industry, specializing in comprehensive Cloud solutions. With expertise in Agile Methodology, he has led numerous Cloud Transformation projects, including migration, CI/CD Pipeline automation, and Data Warehousing solutions. Sami holds multiple certifications, including Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and Azure Certifications.

Mojtaba Faramarzi

Applied Research Scientist

Mojtaba is a Ph.D. student in Machine Learning at the University of Montréal’s Mila institute and holds two master’s degrees—one in Machine Learning from Mila and another in Software Engineering from Concordia University. He has worked with leading companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, SAP, and Ericsson. With experience in both teaching (McGill) and industry, he helps students build critical thinking and real-world skills.

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