MACHINE LEARNING & DEEP LEARNING PRODEGREE
➤In Collaboration with IBM, a Global Leader in Technology-Driven Solutions
➤145+ Hour Program, Covering Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python and IBM Watson
➤Seven Industry Projects and One Capstone Project for Hands-On Learning
➤Free Access to IBM’s Cloud Platforms featuring Cognitive Classes and IBM Watson
➤Delivered in Classroom or Online Instructor-Led Format
➤Eligibility: Recent Graduates and Working Professionals
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Classroom Training
र 1,00,000/-
Online Instructor-Led Training
Online Self Paced Videos
Industry-Endorsed
Cutting-edge, future-ready program designed and delivered in collaboration with IBM
Project Based
Seven projects covering various machine learning algorithms using Python and IBM Watson
Virtual Labs
Access to IBM Cloud Platforms and Virtual Labs for 24/7 hands-on learning and practice
Placement Assistance
Extensive support via resume building, interview prep, mentorship and interview opportunities
Curriculum
The Prodegree features a cutting-edge curriculum designed in consultation with IBM that aligns to globally-recognized standards, global trends and best practices. The curriculum places special emphasis on building programming skills through hands-on practice, with a 1:4 ratio of theoretical sessions and programming practice.
OVERVIEW OF MACHINE LEARNING
- ML Spectrum & Journey
- Intro to Modelling Lifecycle
- Intro to Supervised Learning
- Intro to Unsupervised Learning
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON
- Python Basics
- Spyder IDE
- Jupyter Notebook
- Floats and Strings
- Simple Input & Output
- Variables
- Single and Multiline Comments
CONTROL STRUCTURES
- Booleans and Comparisons
- Conditional Statements (IF ELSE) Operator Precedence
- Lists – Operations and Functions
FUNCTIONS AND MODULES
- Function Arguments
- Comments and doc strings
- Functions as Objects
- Modules
- Standard Lib and Pip
EXCEPTIONS AND FILES
- Exception Handling
- Raising Exceptions
- Assertions
- Working with Files
BASIC PROBABILITY AND TERMS
- Rules of Probability
- Permutations and Combinations
- Bayers Theorem
- Descriptive Statistics
- Compound Probability
- Conditional Probability
PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
- Types of Distributions
- Functions of Random Variables
- Probability Distribution Graphs
- Confidence Intervals
DATA TRANSFORMATION
- Merge, Rollup, Transpose and Append
- Missing Analysis and Treatment
- Outlier Analysis and Treatment
EXPLORATORY DATA ANALYSIS
- Summarizing and Visualizing the Important Characteristics of Data Hypothesis Testing
- Visualizations
- Univariates, Bivariates
- Crosstabs, Correlation
PANDAS
- Introduction To Pandas
- IO Tools
- Basics Of NumPy
- NumPy Functions
- Pandas – Series and Data frames
DATA VISUALIZATION
- Basics of Data Visualization
- Line Plots
- Bar Charts
- Pie Charts
- Histograms
- Scatter Plots
- Parallel Coordinates
LINEAR REGRESSION
- Implementing Simple & Multiple Linear Regression with Python
- Making Sense of Result Parameters
- Model Validation
- Handling other Issues/Assumptions in Linear Regression: Handling Outliers, Categorical Variables, Autocorrelation, Multicollinearity, Heteroskedasticity
- Prediction and Confidence Intervals
- Use Cases
LOGISTIC REGRESSION
- Logistic Regression with Python
- Making Sense of Result Parameters: Wald Test, Likelihood Ratio Test Statistic, Chi-Square Test
- Goodness of Fit Measures
- Model Validation: Cross Validation, ROC Curve, Confusion Matrix
DECISION TREES
- Implementing Decision Trees using Python
- Homogeneity
- Entropy
- Information Gain
- Gini Index
- Standard Deviation Reduction
- Visualising & Pruning a Tree
TIME SERIES
- Handling Time Series Data
- Holt-Winters Model
- ARIMA Model
- ACF/PACF Functions
PROJECTS
- PROJECT 1 LINEAR REGRESSION – Property Price Prediction Using Linear Regression
- PROJECT 2 LOGISTIC REGRESSION – Identifying Good & Bad Customers for Granting Credit
- PROJECT 3 TIME SERIES – Forecasting and Predicting the Sales of Furniture for a Superstore
- PROJECT 4 DECISION TREES – Identifying Good & Bad Customers for Granting Credit
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING
- Machine Learning
- ML Modelling Flow
- How to Treat Data in ML
- Parametric & Non-Parametric ML Algorithm
- Types of Machine Learning
- Performance Measures
- Bias-Variance Trade-Off
- Overfitting & Underfitting
- Bootstrap Sampling
- Bagging Aggregation
- Boosting
OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES
- Constant Learning Rate Procedures
- Adaptive Learning Procedures
- Batch Gradient Descent
- Mini-Batch Gradient Descent
- Stochastic Gradient Descent
- Nesterov Accelerated Gradient
- Root Mean Squared Propagation
- Adaptive Moment Estimation Procedure
ML ALGORITHM – SUPERVISED LEARNING AND UNSUPERVISED LEARNING
- Linear Regression with Stochastic Gradient Descent
- Logistic Regression with Stochastic Gradient Descent
- K-Nearest Neighbor
- Eager Methods Vs. Lazy Methods
- Nearest Neighbor Classification
- Building KD-Trees
- Support Vector Machine
- Perceptron Algorithm. What is Clustering?
- K-means Algorithm
- K-means Clusters
ENSEMBLE ALGORITHMS
- Ensemble Techniques
- Bootstrap Aggregation
- Random Forest
- Boosting
NEURAL NETWORKS
- Neural Networks
- The Biological Inspiration Perceptron Learning & Binary Classification
- Backpropagation Learning
- Object Recognition
KERAS
- Keras for Classification and Regression in Typical Data Science Problems
- Setting up Keras
- Different Layers in Keras
- Creating a Neural Network
- Training Models and Monitoring Artificial Neural Networks
TENSORFLOW
- Introducing Tensorflow
- Neural Networks using Tensorflow Debugging and Monitoring
- Convolutional Neural Networks
- Unsupervised Learning
RNN
- Introducing Recurrent Neural Network
- Application Areas
- Case Study
LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY (LSTM)
- Introducing LSTM
- Application Areas
- Case Study
PROJECTS
- PROJECT 5 ANN ON KERAS – Credit Default Using ANN on Keras
- PROJECT 6 CNN ON TENSORFLOW – Handwriting/Facial Recognition Using CNN on TensorFlow
RESUME WRITING
- The Why, the What and the How of Resumes
- Personal Branding Tips and Resources
- Using Social Media
- CV Discussion
MOCK INTERVIEWS – DOMAIN
- 1:1 or Panel Mock Interviews with Faculty to Clear the Technical Round of Interviews to Give You Confidence to Face Real World Scenarios
IBM WATSON DEVELOPER
- Fundamentals of IBM Watson
- Advantages of IBM Watson
- Use Cases of Cognitive Services
- Applications on IBM Watson
Training Methodology
The Prodegree is delivered using an experiential learning methodology that blends theoretical concepts with hands-on practical learning to ensure a holistic understanding of the subject.Self-Paced Videos to Understand Key Concepts
Conceptual
Conceptual
Virtual Labs for 24/7 Access to Python for Hands-On Practice
Guest Lectures by Industry Leaders
In-Depth Projects for Each Tool/Technique
Application
Application
Tools Covered: Python, IBM Watson
Virtual Labs and Coding Platform
- Learn on a state-of-the-art virtual lab, with 24/7 access to all required software and datasets pre-installed.
- Agnostic of machine configuration, with no installation and compatibility issues; learn anytime, anywhere!
Hands-on Projects
The Prodegree features seven hands-on projects on various domains of Machine Learning and Deep Learning to master the technology behind Netflix, Google Search and other new-age solutions. Project reviews by our experienced faculty and training assistants provide deep analysis of a student’s code and project, along with constructive criticism for further improvement.Project #1: Real Estate Price Prediction using Linear Regression
- Predict the price of new real estate properties basis historical data
Project 2: Bankruptcy Prediction using Logistic Regression
- Use financial ratios to predict if a company is going to be bankrupt
Project #3: Identifying Good and Bad Customers for Granting Credit using Decision Trees
- Use decision trees to analyze characteristics and attributes of lenders into good or bad credit risk
Project #4: Forecasting the Sale of Furniture of a Superstore
- Using daily sales data of various products at a store, use time series to predict future sales
Project #5: Credit Default using ANN on Keras
- Calculate the estimated probability of default to manage the risk of a Taiwanese bank
Project #6: Digit Recognition using CNN on TensorFlow
- Build a model using Convolutional Neural Network to recognize handwritten digits
Project #7: IBM Watson
- Automate searching your network’s hyperparameter space to ensure the best model performance
Predicting Purchase Behaviour on E-Commerce Dataset
Goal: Use the data of GroceryKart customer orders over time to predict which previously purchased products will be in a user’s next order.
Using multiple data sets, students are to use ML algorithms to determine:
- When do customers order the most?
- What are the top 5 products that are reordered?
- What is the reorder ratio for each department?
- Build a model to predict which previously purchased products will be in a user’s next order.
Careers
The Imarticus Careers Assistance Services (CAS) team provides a rigorous industry mentorship process that is customized to your needs. We prepare you to be job-ready with interview preparation, resume building workshops and 1-1 mock interviews with industry experts.Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model building. It is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention. Tons of companies are going all out to hire competent engineers, as ML is gradually becoming the brain behind business intelligence. Through it, businesses are able to master consumers’ preferences thereby increasing profits.
Top Uses of Machine Learning
Research
Consumer Behaviour Analysis
Fraud Detection
Market Projection / Sales Forecasting
Internet/IT Security Monitoring
Office Automation
Diverse Job Roles
Top Hiring Companies
High Paying Salaries
INR 9.93 Lakh
Machine Learning:
INR 10.43 Lakh
Big Data and Machine Learning:
13.94 Lakh
RESUME REVIEW
Refining and polishing the candidate’s resume with insider tips to help them land their dream job
INTERVIEW PREP
Preparing candidates to ace HR and Technical interview rounds with model interview questions and answers
MOCK INTERVIEWS
Preparing candidates to face interview scenarios through 1:1 and panel mock interviews with industry veterans
ACCESS TO OUR PLACEMENT PORTAL
Access to all available leads and references from open and private networks on our placement portal
The Imarticus Careers Assistance Services (CAS) team provides a rigorous career and industry mentorship process that is customized to your needs.
“I consider myself fortunate enough to be a part of this reputed institute. I was enrolled at Imarticus learning for the Analytics Prodegree. Faculty are very experienced and very helpful – they will guide you on everything from domain knowledge to personality development.”
-Mr. Bhumsen Singh
“I was enrolled at Imarticus learning for Analytics course. The quality of teaching by all faculty was really good. The topic was covered in detail and concepts were cleared right there. Staff/admin team are always there to help you with all your queries. Highly recommend to all who want to do this course. I am glad that I made my decision to choose Imarticus. Cheers guys, good platform to start your career.”
-Mr. Mahesh Salvi
Industry Advisors
The program is developed in consultation with senior industry experts to ensure a high degree of relevance in accordance to the needs and demands of the industry.
Admissions
The Prodegree is ideal for aspirants and professionals who are interested in working in the analytics industry and are keen on enhancing their technical skills with exposure to cutting-edge practices.Recent Post Graduates
Bachelors or Masters in Science, Math, Statistics or Computer Applications/IT
Experienced Professionals in Programming or IT
Looking to up-skill or change career paths
Individuals Looking for Global Certifications
To enhance their resumes & build a portfolio of demonstrable work
To enroll for the Machine Learning & Deep Learning Prodegree, please click below:
IBM as Education Technology Partner
The program is developed in consultation with senior industry experts to ensure a high degree of relevance in accordance to the needs and demands of the industry.Cognitive Class
Get access to IBM’s state-of-the-art content on their own delivery platform. Made and delivered by the experts
IBM Platforms
Aspirants are provided access to IBM Cloud Platforms featuring IBM Watson and other software for 24/7 practice
IBM Certification
All candidates earn IBM Badges on completion of the Prodegree, with an option of additional IBM certification like CAD, WAD
About IBM
IBM is the industry leader in cloud and cognitive computing with operations in 170 countries and over 380,000 employees worldwide with revenues of $81.8 billion globally (2015).
Industry Speak

Seema Kumar
Country leader (developer ecosystem and startups) at IBM India and South Asia
“IBM is proud to be associated with Imarticus as the Delivery Partner for this Prodegree. This partnership is reflective of India’s importance in the tech ecosystem, but also the growing need for trained machine learning engineers in the country. We have meticulously designed the course curriculum, keeping in mind the needs of the industry as well as embedded globally-aligned case studies and use cases throughout the program. Lastly, participants will also have access to our cloud-based Watson and Data Science platforms for the duration of the Prodegree.“
Certification
On completion of the Machine Learning & Deep Learning Prodegree, aspirants will receive an industry endorsed Certificate of Achievement, which is co-branded by IBM and Imarticus Learning.Faculty
FAQs
What is the format of the program?
- Classroom batches: Classroom training by expert faculty at our Imarticus centers across India.
- Online batches: Live Instructor-led Virtual Classes (Webinars) with expert faculty for real-time learning and interaction with batch mates
Class times for both formats are fixed and you are required to be available for your classes at a predefined time each week. Both formats come with approx. 5 hours of engaging Instructor videos that you can watch as per your convenience before attending your lecture (be it in class or virtually).
What is Machine Learning?
What tools will be taught in the program?
What topics will be covered?
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Apache Spark
- Python
What study material will be provided to us for the program?
- Pre-selected cognitive classes from IBM
- Powerpoint presentations
- Case studies and use cases
- Seven industry projects and data sets
- Recordings of previous virtual classes (if you enroll for online delivery format)
Your study material will be available to you on Imarticus’s Learning Management System, which is a fully integrated state-of-the-art learning management system for an extended duration of 7 months. You will need to log in to the learning portal using the credentials provided and navigate through the portal as required.
What is IBM’s involvement in the Prodegree?
- Curriculum Design: The curriculum has been designed in consultation with IBM leadership to ensure you are learning only the very latest and most relevant subjects for careers in the booming ML space.
- Sharing of Case Studies: IBM leadership has shared real-world caselets and scenarios that you will work on during your program.
- Free Access to IBM Platforms: IBM has provided free access to IBM Cloud Platform for 24/7 cloud-based access to all tools and techniques covered in the Prodegree. Aspirants also receive exclusive Cognitive Classes on Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Python, developed by IBM experts for self study.
What certification will I receive on completion?
What is the Placement Assistance feature?
- Refining and polishing the candidate’s resume with insider tips to help land their dream job
- Preparing candidates to ace HR and Technical interview rounds with model interview Q&A
- Conducting rigorous 1:1 mock interviews with industry veterans
- Providing access to leads and references from open and private networks on our placement portal for 3 months
Please note as per policy, Imarticus Learning does not guarantee placements but acts as an enabler.
What are the Machine Learning course fees?
- Classroom Training: ₹ 1,00,000/-
- Online Instructor-Led Training: ₹ 80,000/-
Which cities do you offer the Machine Learning classroom training course in?