APPLIED AI AND

DATA SCIENCE PROGRAM

In collaboration with
Table of Contents
About the Program 3

Key Features of the Program 4

About the School of Professional Studies at Brown University 5

About Simplilearn 5

Eligibility Criteria 6

Application Process 6
• Step 1: Submit an Application 6
• Step 2: Application Review 6
• Step 3: Admission 6

Talk to an Admissions Counselor 6

Industry Trends 7

Careers in AI & Data Science 8

Program Outcomes 9

Who Should Enroll in This Bootcamp? 10

Learning Path Visualization 11

• Core Topics 12
• Electives 20

Tools Covered 21

Certificate 22

Advisory Board 23

Corporate Training 24

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About the Program
The widespread use of digital services has resulted in a vast amount of data being stored within various
ecosystems. With a mindset focused on growth, organizations are actively exploring this data to uncover
valuable insights and transform it into actionable business objectives. As a result, there is a growing
demand for proficient AI & data science professionals with the skills to unlock these opportunities.

Our Applied AI & Data Science program, offered in collaboration with Simplilearn, explores essential AI
& data science concepts. It empowers learners to enhance their professional development by acquiring
fundamental skills in data science. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to meet industry demands and
encompasses vital topics such as data science foundations, data analysis, machine learning model
preparation, deep learning, and generative AI, among other areas of study.

The program adopts a cutting-edge learning approach

combining theoretical knowledge and hands-on
experience. Students actively participate in learning
core concepts, honing their skills through immersive
lab exercises, attending master classes led by esteemed
Brown faculty, and engaging in collaborative learning
with their peers. This innovative approach ensures a
well-rounded and practical learning experience for all
participants.

After completing the program, learners will be granted

access to Simplilearn's Job Assistance services, which
offer valuable support in taking the next step in their
careers.

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Key Features of the Program

Certificate of completion from Comprehensive curriculum

the School of Professional Studies created by Brown faculty
at Brown University

Practical learning through industry Exclusive content on generative

relevant hands-on projects with AI to stay ahead of the technology
access to integrated labs curve

Monthly live online master classes Self-paced learning through

delivered by distinguished top-notch video content
Brown faculty recorded by Brown faculty

Simplilearn Career Service to

help you get noticed by
top hiring companies
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About the Brown School of Professional Studies
At Brown University’s School of Professional Studies, we deliver programs that empower leaders like you to
transform yourself, your workplace and the communities you serve for good. A portfolio of degree, certificate,
and executive programs span across disciplines and formats, offering a wide array of educational opportunities
for learners at all career stages.

Faculty and practitioners design and deliver innovative curricula that leverage the university’s excellence in
liberal arts, interdisciplinary study, critical thinking, and cutting-edge research. Learn more at
https://professional.brown.edu/

About Simplilearn
Simplilearn is the world's #1 online Bootcamp provider, enabling learners around the globe with rigorous and
highly specialized training offered in partnership with world-renowned universities and leading corporations.
We focus on emerging technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and more,
that are transforming the global economy. Our hands-on and immersive training includes live virtual classes,
integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million
professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-
winning programs to achieve their career and business goals.
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Eligibility Criteria
For admission into this Applied AI & Data Science program, candidates:

Should be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
Should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and mathematics
Are encouraged to have prior professional experience, but not required.

Application Process
The application process consists of three simple steps.

Submit an Application Application Review Admission

Complete the application, A panel of admissions counselors An offer of admission will be
including a brief statement will review your application made to qualified candidates.
of purpose explaining your and statement of purpose to You can accept this offer by
interest and qualifications determine whether you qualify paying the program fee.
for the program. for acceptance.

Talk to an Admissions Counselor

Our team of dedicated admissions counselors are prepared to address your questions or concerns
about the Applied AI & Data Science Program. Our team is available to:

Answer your questions about the application process

Discuss your financing options
Provide insight into the curriculum, program outcomes, and more.

Inquire Now Contact Us | 1-800-212-7688

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Industry Trends

$104,115
Average annual salary for a Data Scientist
in the US
Glassdoor

27.7%
Growth rate of the data science industry
Markets & Markets

$322.9Bn
Forecast for the data science market in 2026
Markets & Markets

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AI & Data Science Career
Outlook
Due to the increased demand for AI & data science professionals, there is a noticeable surge in growth
opportunities and compensation within the field. Work location, company size, industry, and skills
contribute to an individual's compensation. Here is an overview of different roles in the AI & data science
field and their corresponding salaries in the United States.

Data Scientist Deep Learning Engineer

$104,115 $156,198

A Data Scientist is a specialist who gathers Deep Learning Engineers specialize in designing
massive data sets using analytical, statistical, and implementing deep neural networks and
and programming skills. They create architectures. They focus on complex tasks such
data-driven solutions that are specifically as computer vision, natural language processing,
adapted to an organization’s requirements. and speech recognition.

AI Engineer Machine Learning Engineer

$105,726 $109,212

AI Engineers design, develop and implement A Machine Learning Engineer builds and automates
artificial intelligence (AI) systems. They create predictive models for suggested searches, virtual
machine learning models, preprocess data, train assistants, translation applications, chatbots and
and optimize models, deploy them into produc- autonomous automobiles. Machine learning
tion, monitor performance, and maintain them. developers create self-running AI software and
Their role is to harness AI technologies to solve machine learning systems and use algorithms to
complex problems and automate tasks efficiently. make precise predictions and fix issues with data sets.

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Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of our AI & data science program, you will:

Earn a certificate of completion from Become proficient with industry-standard

the School of Professional Studies at tools and methodologies to prepare and
Brown University analyze data effectively

Learn the essentials of generative AI Build optimized machine learning models

and its corresponding use cases to enhance decision-making processes

Develop expertise in both linear and Attain a comprehensive understanding of

non-linear ML models deep learning techniques

Master the complete process of building Learn about the taxonomy of generative
a machine learning pipeline model families and the ways to build
generative models

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Who Should Enroll in This
Applied AI & Data Science
Program?
The Applied AI & Data Science program caters
to learners from a variety of industries and
backgrounds.This program trains professionals
looking to start or advance their career in
data science and artificial intelligence. It is
recommended for individuals pursuing positions
including, but not limited to:

Software Developers

IT Professionals

Product Managers

Machine Learning Professionals

Data Professionals

Consultants

Recent graduates and aspiring

DS and AI professionals
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Learning Path Visualization
Core Topics

Course 1 Course 2

Program Overview Foundations of

Data Science

Course 4 Course 3

Preparing the Understanding

Model the Data

Course 5 Course 6

Training the Deep Learning

Model

Course 8 Course 7

Conclusion Generative AI

Electives
Master Classes from the School of Professional Studies at Brown University

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Program Overview
This introductory course will give you a comprehensive overview of the program's structure, curriculum,
learning outcomes, and other important details. By participating in this course, you will discover what
lies ahead and how you leverage the skills gained to accomplish your professional objectives.

Learning Outcomes
Gain a complete Understand the course Get to know the program
understanding of modules and the topics learning path and program
the program covered faculty

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Foundations of Data Science

Begin your learning journey by delving into the fundamentals of statistics, which will lay a strong foundation
for your data science knowledge. Subsequently, progress to mastering Python, a crucial programming language
extensively employed in data science. Start by acquiring a solid understanding of the basic aspects of Python
and then explore the diverse libraries commonly utilized within the Python ecosystem for data analysis and
manipulation.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the Learn about the Dive deep into various Python
fundamentals of statistics background of Python libraries like NumPy and
and basic categories of data and its functionalities pandas

Topics Covered
Background on Statistics Categories of Data Background on Python

Variables & Datatypes Python Library Numpy & Pandas

Deep Dive

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Understanding the Data

Data collection and preparation play a crucial role in any data science project, as data quality significantly
impacts the effectiveness of machine learning models. Gain a comprehensive understanding of machine
learning, including the various algorithms employed in ML and constructing a machine learning pipeline.
Develop proficiency in exploratory data analysis, mastering the techniques and tools utilized to gain insights
from data during the initial stages of a project.

Learning Outcomes
Acquire knowledge about machine learning, Explore and study the various algorithms
including a comprehensive understanding of utilized in machine learning to develop expertise
the diverse algorithms employed within this in this area.
domain

Discover the process of collecting data from Dive deep into the intricacies of exploratory
multiple sources and transforming it into data analysis, mastering the techniques and
a practical and usable format. methodologies used to examine, visualize, and
interpret data sets to extract meaningful insights
and make informed decisions.

Topics Covered
Machine Learning Algorithms Data Collection and Exploratory Data
& Machine Learning Workflow Preparation Analysis

Extracting, Transforming & Machine Learning Time Series Analysis

Loading the data Pipeline

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Preparing the Model

Model preparation involves the crucial steps and techniques required to prepare the data for model training
and evaluation. This process ensures that the data is in the correct format, possesses good quality, and has
a suitable structure to utilize by machine learning models effectively. By meticulously preparing the data,
data scientists can ensure that the models are trained on high-quality data. This leads to improved
prediction accuracy and enhanced performance when applied to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcomes
Learn how feature engineering is used Master the art of model selection for a
to prepare a machine learning model machine learning project

Dive deep into various supervised learning Delve into unsupervised learning and gain
techniques, including but not limited to proficiency in various techniques, including
linear and logistic regression, decision trees, K-means clustering, hierarchical clustering,
and random forests and dimensionality reduction

Topics Covered
Feature Engineering Time Series Data Unsupervised Learning

Text Data Model Selection Supervised Learning

Models

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Training the Model

Model training plays a vital role in the data science workflow as it enables the creation of predictive or
descriptive models that can provide accurate predictions and valuable insights. This process involves the
algorithm learning from the input data by analyzing patterns and relationships and iteratively adjusting its
internal parameters accordingly. The algorithm becomes equipped to make informed predictions and
generate meaningful insights from data through model training.

Learning Outcomes
Learn the theoretical and practical aspects Gain proficiency in assessing the performance
of model training, evaluation and fine of models by utilizing established evaluation
tuning. measures and matrices commonly employed
in the industry

Analyze and interpret the results of your Master the skill of model fine-tuning to
models, making informed decisions about improve efficiency
their effectiveness and suitability for
real-world applications

Topics Covered
Model Training Model Evaluation F1 Score

Confusion Matrix Fine Tuning Over-fitting and Under-fitting

Review of Model Pre-trained Models Hyper-parameter Tuning

Architecture

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Deep Learning
This is a specialized branch of machine learning that centers around artificial neural networks. It facilitates
the training of computers to accomplish intricate tasks by automatically learning hierarchical representations
of data. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are widely employed in deep learning for image recognition,
while recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are well-suited for sequential data analysis. Generative adversarial
networks (GANs) are also utilized to generate new content. By leveraging these deep learning architectures,
systems can learn from data and tackle complex tasks with exceptional proficiency.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamentals Learn about convolutional Learn about perceptron
of neural networking neural networks and and Multi-layer perceptron
recurren neural networks

Topics Covered
History of Neural Networking Perceptron Multi-layer Perceptron

Tweaking a Neural Network Convolutional NN Recurrent NN (Memory)

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Generative AI
This branch of artificial intelligence focuses on creating models capable of generating new and original data
samples. It enables machines to understand and mimic patterns and structures in data, leading to the
generation of realistic outputs. In this module, learn about the milestones of generative AI, ways of building
generative models, generative pre-trained transformers, and applications of generative AI. Milestones in
the development of generative AI include advancements in generative models such as variational autoencoders,
generative adversarial networks (GANs), diffusion models, and transformers.

Learning Outcomes
Learn about the taxonomy of generative Understand the concepts of variational
model families and the ways to build autoencoders, generative adversarial networks
generative models (GANs), diffusion models, and transformers

Master the training and analysis of GPT Understand the broader applications of generative
AI in various fields

Topics Covered
Generative AI Techniques to build Variational Autoencoders
Generative Models

Generative Adversarial Transformers Training & Analysis of GPT

Networks

GPT 3 & GPT 4 Overview of ChatGPT Applications of Generative AI

in Data Science Life Cycle

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COURSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Conclusion
You are now poised to embark on a professional career after completing this AI & data science program.
It is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape and the future of data science.
This module covers these aspects to ensure that you are well-prepared for what lies ahead. By completing this
module, you will acquire valuable insights and knowledge, preparing you to succeed in the rapidly evolving
field of data science.

Learning Outcomes
Understand the AI & data science industry Learn about the future of AI & data science

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Capstone Project
The capstone project allows you to implement the skills you learned throughout this program. You will
solve industry-specific challenges by leveraging various AI and ML techniques. The capstone project will
help you showcase your expertise to employers.

Learning Outcomes
This project will enhance your understanding of the artificial intelligence decision cycle, including
performing exploratory data analysis, building and fine-tuning a model with cutting-edge AI-based
algorithms and representing results.

Electives

Master Class by the School of Professional Studies at

Brown University
Attend this online master class led by Brown faculty to gain insights into the current trends and future
outlook of the artificial intelligence & data science industry.

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Tools Covered

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Certificate
School of Professional Studies at Brown University
and Simplilearn Collaboration

The School of Professional Studies at Brown University has chosen to collaborate with Simplilearn
for select online programs. Simplilearn’s award-winning immersive learning model focuses on
applied learning methods to create immediate career impact. In addition to world-class learning,
learners will also gain access to master classes from Brown faculty.

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Program Faculty
Srikar Prasad
Adjunct Professor, Brown University

Srikar Prasad is an Adjunct Professor of Programming and

Data Science at the Brown University Watson Institute. He has held
Artificial Intelligence, product, and technology leadership roles at
Meta Platforms, Wayfair, and Alphabet.

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