Professional development courses

Coursera

This Coursera Specialization, developed by our expert faculty Steven L. Waslander and Jonathan Kelly, is designed for university students and professionals who want to dive deep into the technologies behind autonomous vehicles.

Self-Driving Cars Specialization

You’ll learn from a highly realistic driving environment that features 3D pedestrian modelling and environmental conditions. When you complete the Specialization successfully, you’ll be able to build your own self-driving software stack and be ready to apply for jobs in the autonomous vehicle industry.

School of Continuing Studies

The U of T School of Continuing Studies offer a leading edge curriculum taught by passionate industry experts. They also work with exceptional partners and professional associations to enhance your learning journey. To advance your journey as a research student, here are a few certificates offered at SCS below:

Data Science Certificate

Work with industry experts on advanced statistical modelling, machine learning and natural language processing. You'll cover content essential for the toolbox of a predictive analytics professional, including neural networks and deep learning; programming languages and software used in data extraction and analysis; and data security, compliance and privacy issues. The course content covers the 7 domains of INFORMS' Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification.

Lean Six Sigma Certificate

Topics include understanding quality and its relationship to business strategy, statistical concepts associated with quality, the process of change management and the Lean Six Sigma approach to business process improvement. This certificate will benefit business professionals in all industry sectors and business functions, working at different levels: business analysts, managers, consultants, engineers and senior executives responsible for marketing and sales, production and operations, information technology and strategic management.

Artificial Intelligence Certificate

You'll examine ways in which enterprises large and small use AI applications to address their most urgent needs. You'll discover opportunities to use real-world techniques and program your own reusable AI modules. You'll emerge with the hands-on skills you need to apply AI in your enterprise, and enhance your career as a champion in the field.

Advanced Artificial Intelligence Certificate

This certificate expands upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the SCS Certificate in Artificial Intelligence. You'll delve deeper into the intricacies of deep learning powered reinforcement learning, language models, and causal artificial intelligence. You will possess the skills to design and deploy complex AI agents capable of continuous learning and interaction with humans and their environment, as well as leverage causal reasoning for more effective decision-making. This empowers you to exploit them to create innovative solutions and drive real-world applications in various industries.