Machine Learning Analyst

What to expect from the program

This program will prepare you for entry-level jobs creating business solutions for companies of all sizes. The program focuses on developing fundamental skills in AI and ML, such as data analytics and computer programming, and will help provide you with fundamental business acumen so you can work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop competitive business solutions that are based on modern strategies.

This program was developed as part of the Alberta AI Pathways Partnership. Through this partnership, the program prepares you for AI-related careers through a work-integrated project course where you work on real-world ML problems with local businesses, while also developing a portfolio to prepare for employment.

Students are more likely to be successful if they:

• love solving logic puzzles or strategy-based games
• enjoy learning math and programming skills
• have creative minds and look forward to careers where they thrive in innovative companies developing interesting business solutions

Over a period of 12 weeks, the Machine Learning students worked with community volunteers to develop a solution that incorporated date from previous year’s food drives. By taking advantage of data driven solutions like the one developed by Machine Learning students, we can better support our community and create more equitable outcomes across the city.

— City of Edmonton

At WCB-Alberta, our principles include delivering exceptional service while maintaining fairness and financial sustainability. Machine learning plays a key role in achieving these goals. Hiring NorQuest students ensures we are staying on top of emerging technology changes in the environment.

— Worker’s Compensation Board

Career opportunities

You will be prepared to work in a variety of settings including technology companies, government, banking, power and energy industry, natural resources, consulting firms, health care, and more. Machine learning and data analytics are tools that are used by almost all businesses and sectors to transform data into functional business solutions. This program prepares you for many different careers including:

• machine learning analyst
• machine learning technician
• data analyst
• data scientist