Graduate Certificate - Artificial Intelligence - Integration and Governance (AI521)

The Artificial Intelligence with Integration and Governance Ontario Graduate Certificate was developed to fill the need for a growing and in-demand skillset. Designed for students with experience in computer programming, software development or computer science, students learn the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Integration and Governance to apply AI models & Integration and Governance to a broad range of practical applications including natural language processing, image processing, computer vision and for business decision making. Students will also gain experience in applying AI tools in data analytics and data mining. Technical skills will be complemented by knowledge in regulations, policy and ethics in applying AI technology, as well as project management, communication and teamwork skills.

In the final semester, learners complete an industry-supervised capstone project to solve real-world problems and to showcase skills and knowledge that they have learned in the program. Their projects are showcased at an exhibition event to industry partners, community leaders, faculties and peer students. The program also provides opportunities to engage with a broad community and industry network through guest speakers, network events and applied research in collaboration with industry partners.

Key program content includes project management, tool usage and integration, regulations and legislation, misinformation policies, deepfake, synthetic data, ethical implications, cybercrime, among others. The program ends with an industry-supervised capstone project.