The Data Sciences Institute’s Deploying AI microcredential is a massive success in its first session. Organizations are seeking employees who can deploy AI responsibly and effectively—and professionals are responding with incredible demand for learning opportunities to build their skills.
Deploying AI is a hands-on opportunity to dive into the power of Large Language Models (LLMs). Learners develop the technical know-how and practical strategies needed to take AI from prototype to production.
Responding to input from learners and employers, DSI launched Deploying AI this fall and the enthusiasm from learners was palpable. The offering quickly sold out, reflecting soaring demand for the tools and confidence to deploy generative AI at scale.
The microcredential builds on the success of the DSI Data Science and Machine Learning Software Foundations Certificates offered with the financial support of Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada. For learners that have completed a Certificate, this microcredential is a next step in deepening their AI capabilities.
Deploying AI offers a unique value as it is short, targeted learning experience dedicated to the frameworks, tools, and applied skills that professionals need to navigate the ethical, operational and organizational challenges of AI integration.
Deploying AI incorporates case studies from industry. Recently, learners heard from Sepehr Sisakht, an industry leader who is applying AI in practice as CEO of Shyftbase Inc. Learners gained a firsthand look at how AI deployment challenges are approached in a real-world setting. Applied perspectives like this bridge the gap between technical training and practical implementation, as learners gain insight into the workflows, trade-offs, and decisions faced by professionals deploying AI at scale.
“We developed Deploying AI in response to industry demand. Employers need people who can deploy and scale AI solutions in the real-world, now,” says Prof. Rohan Alexander, Director, Technical Skills and Curriculum (Faculty of Information and Department of Statistics, Faculty of Arts & Science).
“We’ve heard from our learners that our microcredential is making a real difference, whether they are preparing for that next great job or are in a role where they can put their learnings into practice right way. The response has been phenomenal.”
That response is echoed in the feedback on Deploying AI from learners. Learners highlighted the immediate usefulness of the microcredential, noting that the microcredential “provided a great primer to the tools and concepts for building AI solutions” and that the theory was useful and the practical knowledge immediately applicable to my work.”
Learners also emphasized the value of hands-on projects, noting that the assignments allowed them to showcase their ability and build credibility as AI professionals.
Registration is open for the February session of the Deploying AI microcredential. Don’t miss your chance to build the skills employers need to deploy AI effectively.