


Offered by the University of Colorado Boulder
30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 5–8 hours/week per credit hour
Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees
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Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with faculty and peers
This degree is for ambitious learners who want to go beyond using AI tools to designing, building, and deploying the next generation of intelligent systems. It is engineered to provide deep, specialized expertise in neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning. This program is for those ready to become the architects of the autonomous solutions and cognitive technologies that are actively shaping the future.
This program is a strong fit if you are:
The AI architect: A software developer, engineer, or data scientist who wants to transition from building applications to architecting the intelligent systems that power them, mastering the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models.
The autonomous systems developer: A hands-on creator who wants to build systems that can see, hear, and understand the world. You’re ready to apply concepts in computer vision, NLP, and reinforcement learning to build tangible, real-world AI applications.
The responsible AI strategist: A forward-thinking professional who understands that building powerful AI comes with great responsibility. You aim to lead not just on technical innovation, but also on deploying AI ethically, transparently, and safely in a consulting or leadership role.
The proven performer: A skilled individual ready to demonstrate their aptitude, regardless of their formal background. The performance-based pathway lets your success in the coursework secure your admission into the program.