AI & Machine Learning Certificate Courses

Our AI Perspectives and Programs

Caltech’s programs blend academic excellence, hands-on learning, and industry relevance, equipping professionals with practical skills to tackle today’s technological challenges. Our certificate courses emphasize Artifical Intelligence (AI) and research innovations, bridging the gap between cutting-edge discoveries and real-world applications. Case studies highlight how companies leverage our programs to drive competitive advantage.

We offer public courses for intermediate learners with development experience, focusing on AI, machine learning, and data analytics, as well as customized programs for diverse backgrounds, including technical experts and managers. Tailored content aligns with organizational goals, ensuring impactful learning for teams, groups, or the enterprise.

Our programs target next-generation engineers, computer scientists, AI4Science researchers, and business innovators. Instructors combine academic rigor with practical insights, and customized courses may feature presentations from researchers and faculty at Caltech, JPL, and other leading organizations leading the frontier of AI.

Our Thinking

Unlocking AI for Everyone: A Guide to Practical Adoption and Upskilling

Discover the growing accessibility of generative AI tools for non-technical users.

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Detecting AI Vaporware: Key Strategies for AI Vendor Management

The key to effective AI vendor management is in asking the right questions.

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The New AI Team

Our perspective on the dynamics of AI/ML delivery and operations.

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Featured Public Courses

AI Tools for Everyone: A Hands-On Learning Lab

Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential tool in everyday work, research, and creative projects. This live-online, four-week hands-on lab provides a structured, guided introduction to a variety of AI tools that are accessible to everyone—whether you're just starting out or looking for ways to integrate AI into your workflow. With practical use cases in short evening sessions, you will focuse on real-world applications rather than abstract theory, making AI easier to understand and use.

8 Hours (2 hr/wk)
Live-Online
Short Course

June

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AI/ML Lab for Engineering and Science

Welcome to Caltech's AI/ML Lab for Engineering and Science, where we propel your machine learning skills to new heights for industry-grade applications in both research and real-world product environments. Our intensive, hands-on five-day certificate program is designed to hone your expertise based on the Institute's proven methodology for nurturing researchers' capabilities.

5 Days
Live-Online
Certificate

June

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Dealing with Project Change

Navigate complexities in project management with our Dealing with Project Change course. Learn proven strategies for adapting to changes effectively, making this elective a crucial part of our Advanced Project Management Certificate. Ideal for professionals maintaining PMP® certification.

16 Hours
Self-Paced Online
FlexCert

June

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Available Programs for Enterprise Learning

Prototyping AI

This dynamic five-day Python-based course immerses participants in cutting-edge technologies through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Build modern AI foundations with Natural Language Processing and learn how these techniques are leveraged in generative AI. Then explore the world of generative AI, uncovering the power of transformer models, large language models, and tools like LangChain and Hugging Face. Build advanced generative systems with vector databases, RAG architectures, and fine-tuning techniques to create chatbots and knowledge management solutions. Unlock the potential of computer vision with CNNs, image preprocessing, and object detection. The journey concludes with advanced vision techniques, custom model creation, and powerful deployment strategies for AI-driven workflows.

40 Hours
Live-Online
Certificate

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Reinventing Work for the Age of AI

Reinventing Work for the Age of AI is an executive program that is a high-energy, practical learning experience that provides you and your senior team with the insights, frameworks, and tools to truly understand AI and how to incorporate it into the work of your organization. You will learn about the various categories of automation, experiment with emerging AI tools, including generative AI, and understand how to use award-winning frameworks to redesign work to achieve the optimal combinations of humans and automation.

On-Campus
None

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Digital Transformation and the Future of the Enterprise

Spark innovation with the 'Digital Transformation and Future of the Enterprise' executive education experience at Caltech. Empower your senior teams to develop cutting-edge strategies and plans for autonomous technologies, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence. Designed for organizations operating in complex markets such as heavy industry, energy, semiconductors, and aerospace, this course is pivotal for mastering the digital frontier. Equip your team with the strategic tools needed to transform industry challenges into competitive advantages.