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Machine Learning and AI Specialization

Machine Learning and AI Specialization

Description

The Machine Learning & AI Specialization is a 1336-hours cutting-edge program designed to equip students with both foundational and advanced AI skills. Unlike many programs that only scratch the surface of machine learning, we take a deep, hands-on approach, ensuring students not only understand algorithms but can also build and deploy AI models effectively.

The curriculum covers a broad range of essential topics, including classification, regularization, optimization, error analysis, and deep learning architectures, giving students a strong theoretical foundation while emphasizing real-world applications.
Students go beyond basic model training to explore convolutional neural networks (CNNs), transfer learning, object detection, face verification, and neural style transfer, skills that are critical for computer vision applications. The curriculum also includes recurrent neural networks (RNNs), deep recurrent architectures, natural language processing (NLP), and time series analysis.

Unlike traditional academic programs, Holberton includes training in Pandas, RESTful APIs, MapReduce, SQL and NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Hadoop, enabling graduates to deploy machine learning models at scale—an essential skill in today’s AI-driven businesses.

What roles can you apply for

  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • AI Researcher
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • Deep Learning Engineer
  • MLOps engineer
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Do I need a technical background to join Holberton?

At Holberton, skills and curiosity matter more. There is no prior coding experience required for some programs, such as the Software Engineering Intensive Program. For the more advanced curricula, some assessments are needed and you will find the tests on the website of your school location.

Who can apply to Holberton?

Individuals interested in starting or advancing a career in technology, regardless of prior academic background.

What makes Holberton different?

Our learning model is project-based, peer-driven, and inspired by real industry workflows rather than lectures or memorization. On top of that, we have exclusive pedagogical tools such as the Checker and the AI companion that scale and push the boundaries of learning autonomously.

Are the programs aligned with AI and future industry needs?

Yes, we offer a refund policy within a set number of days (usually 7 or 14) after purchase if you're not satisfied. Check the course page for specific refund terms.

Are programs online or in-person?

For the moment, Holberton programs are delivered on campus in onsite and hybrid modes. Consult your school location to check what is available in your region.

Do I have to take any assessments?

Certain programs have prerequisites and may require an assessment. Please contact your campus to check the requirements for the program you’re interested in.

Does Holberton offer career support?

Holberton provides portfolio-building, project-based learning with training on tech interviews and soft skills such as public speaking and presentation.

Program Information
03 Sprints
1336 Hours
41 Projects
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