CAREERS OF TOMORROW

Post Graduate Diploma in

Machine Learning & Artificial
Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI)
11 Months | Online + Campus Learning | Live Projects & Case Studies | Career Assistance
A unique program fostering innovation with outstanding expertise of Machine Learning in the next
generation of leaders.

MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM Contact Us: pgdmlai@amityonline.com

 Foreword

Amity University Online (AUO) is an online education platform

where we prepare individuals for careers of tomorrow. We are
constantly ranked among the top for our seamless ‘anytime,
anywhere’ online education experience, intensive corporate
interaction, industry-oriented teaching delivered by eminent
corporate experts and world-class faculty.

Our innovative programs are specially designed for both graduate

students and working professionals to equip them with essential
future skills to lead the technological revolution.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence is certainly a hot topic of

the current era and worth the attention. Building smart apps,
designing intelligent bots to solve real-world problems, and giving
machines the ability to learn on its own, are ranked among the top
employability skills to drive company’s growth.

With Amity Online’s Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning &

Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI), we promise to provide the
required hands-on experience to take your first steps in the exciting
field of ML&AI.

Mr. Ajit K. Chauhan

Chairman
Amity Online

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 Foreword

Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the two
hottest buzzwords right now across the globe and India is no
exception. The demand for ML&AI talent is skyrocketing as this
emerging technology trend is revolutionizing every industry and
disrupting the way we do business globally, thereby offering a
plethora of opportunities for developers and consultants in many
large companies and startups alike.

At Amity University Online (AUO), we have designed the Post

Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
(PGD-ML&AI) to equip you with skills to take on a central role in
organizational strategies and leverage data that will be critical to build
competitive advantage. Our focus is to provide a holistic and
structural learning and develop the in-demand skills that companies
are looking for.

Our robust pool of faculty have created the core curriculum to

provide you with a deeper understanding of essential ML&AI
concepts and empower you to solve some of the biggest problems
of our time. Our training faculty comprise of real-time ML&AI experts
who are dedicated to prepare you for the roles of tomorrow and
confidently deploy ML&AI applications at your workplace.

Further, our blended learning methodology and vibrant

industry-academia collaborations will provide you just the ultimate
push to get ahead in your career and stand out from others. We invite
you to take this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and
gain practical mastery over a wide range of ML&AI applications in
healthcare, retail, financial services and manufacturing industries.

Ashish Gilotra
Program Director
Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

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 Why ML & AI Is The Most Innovative Career Opportunity

ML&AI is not only reshaping the Indian IT

industry but also remarking the business
landscape.

Almost 90% of the companies aim to integrate

AI in their processes in the next three years.
Source: ETCIO.com
Companies across consumer, logistics, and
healthcare are searching for techies with fluency
in deep learning and disruptive technologies.

Industry players hailed the government’s

recent move to double the allocation for the
Digital India programme to Rs 3,073 for 2018
-- a decision that aims to promote ML, AI,
Robotics and other innovations in the country. Source: Twitter

Several Indian organizations and startups are

looking for top talents with an experience in
using cutting-edge technologies to build
advanced AI-related solutions.
According to a study, employers’ demand for
AI talents has more than doubled over the
past three years and the number of jobs has
Source: Business Line
increased by 119%.
Finding and attracting talented ML&AI
professionals has become a strategic
imperative for every company.

Thus, job seekers and technology professionals with

relevant technical skills can capitalize on this trend
and BE IN ‘GREAT’ DEMAND. “ Artificial intelligence (AI) will create
2.3 million jobs globally and become
a positive 'net job motivator' by

”
2020, according to Gartner Inc.

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 Key Program Highlights
Amity University’s Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
(PGD-ML&AI) is designed to:

Provide an in-depth knowledge and experience of using

cutting-edge ML technologies & AI systems.

Train professionals for the jobs of tomorrow and make them

unleash the next wave of digital disruption.

Unique Program Features

1-1 Mentoring
Gain thorough subject knowledge and expert insights from industry-driven
comprehensive curriculum
24/7 access to study material & video lectures
Faculty from BITS Pilani, IIM B, CXOs, Nanyang
Live interactions with Machine Learning experts and Corporate leaders
Master the basics of ML & AI with Capstone Project
Career guidance and support through leading recruitment partners
Get Alumni Status from Amity University

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence are the

must-have skills that will allow the next generation
to adapt to whatever new careers emerge in the
data science domain. Our highly stimulating
program will help learners lead and stay
relevant during the robot revolution.

Mr. Naveen Bhansali

Data Analyst, Dell EMC

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 Why Us

Amity University Online (AUO) is part of Amity Education Group and

accredited internationally.
In QS Rankings, AUO is ranked No. 1 in Asia for its MBA program and
No. 39 worldwide.
AUO is proud to bag the ASSOCHAM award consecutively for the last
three years.
More than 2,00,000 students across 135 countries have been served
by Amity.

Our Campuses For Contact Classes

Throughout PGD-ML&AI program, you will engage and interact with
like-minded professionals and innovators. You will also get an opportunity
to learn from peer groups and teams to achieve program deliverables.

Amity Bangalore, Amity Chennai, Amity Hyderabad, Amity Mumbai,

Kormangala Gopalapuram Punjagutta Malad & Kurla

Amity Pune, Amity Noida, Sector Amity Dubai, UAE Amity Singapore,
Senapati Bapat Road 125 3 Kay Siang Road

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 How You Will Learn
Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
(PGD-ML&AI) provides immersive, simulation-based, and media-rich learning
experiences through:

Interactive Online LIVE lectures

High-quality Recorded video lectures with illustrative

presentations

e-learning activities with Case studies, Mini-projects, and

Assignments

Get hands-on experience with Capstone Project

Test your subject understanding with online quizzes

Collaborative learning with periodic LIVE contact sessions,

both online and in-campus

Remedial and tutor classes to brush-up concepts

Meetups with industry mentors and leading Machine

Learning & Artificial Intelligence professionals

Industry workshops and events

Instructor-led practice sessions to learn popular platforms

and languages

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 What You Will Learn
The following 6 modules will be delivered by world-class
Technology and Functional experts from leading
companies over the duration of PGD-ML&AI program.

MODULE I 
Introduction
What is Machine Learning
Definitions – Theoretical
Definitions – Applied Practice

What is Artificial Intelligence

Definitions – Theoretical
Definitions – Applied Practice

Machine Learning vs AI

Machine Learning vs Deep Learning

What makes Machine Learning tick

Algorithms
History, Authors
Purpose or Objective (Minimize Error or Cost Function)
Variety of Algorithms
Learning Style
Similarity Style
Number of Algorithms
Infographic
Top 10/Most Common ML Algorithms

Types of Machine Learning

Supervised
Unsupervised
Reinforcement

General Steps or Process of Machine Learning

SourceX -> Feature Extraction -> Feature Correlation ->
Feature TransformX-> Train Model-> Ensemble-> Evaluate
Data cleaning, data transform/fitting
Overfitting, Underfitting, Variance, Bias

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 Required Maths
Linear Algebra - In Numpy
Probability
Stats
Calculus (Derivates)

Tool Kit
Python Basics
Python Advance
Numpy
Pandas
Matplotlib
Scikit-learn or sklearn Library

MODULE II 
Supervised Learning
Classification
Random Forest
Decision Trees
Logistic Regression
Support Vector Machines
KNN
Naïve Bayes
Usage

Regression
Linear Regression
Regularization Techniques (LASSO)
Polynomial Regression
Usage

Case Study (Classification)

MODULE III 
Unsupervised Learning
Clustering
K-Means
K Nearest Neighbours
Association Rule Learning
Dimensionality Reduction
PCA
SVD
tSNE
Case Study (Clustering/Anomaly/Fraud Detection)

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 MODULE IV
Reinforcement Learning
Markov Decision
Monte Carlo Prediction
Case Study (next best offer, dynamic pricing)

MODULE V

Neural Networks/Deep Learning

CNN
RNN/LSTM/GRU
Transfer Learning
Case Study (CNN)

Natural Language Processing

Text Mining
Generation
Case Study (Generation)
Predictive Analytics – Forecasting
Logistic
Time Series (ARIMA)
Case Study (Time Series)
Ensemble Techniques
Boosting
Bagging

MODULE VI

Machine Learning Applications across Industries

Healthcare
Retail
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Hospitality

Cloud Based ML Offerings

Top 10 AI Startups

Flashcards (Tips, Tricks, Definitions)

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 Key Program Takeaways
By the end of the PGD-ML&AI program, you will be
able to:
Spearhead own Machine Learning models and uncover hidden insights to
problems that were once thought impossible

Become a leader in the booming market of ML & AI by learning about its

breakthroughs achieved and future that it holds

Gain solid awareness of the key concepts of AI, ML, Deep Learning, Data
Mining & Data Science

Make strategically important decisions in your professional domain with ML

techniques, models, and various algorithms

Leverage your innovative ability to develop intelligent ML & AI-based

solutions using the required platforms and languages

Main Tools & Languages You Will Learn

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 What Is Eligibility Criteria
If you have a BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc.(Maths)/M.Sc.(Maths)
degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, then you are
qualified to take up the program.

A minimum of two years full-time work experience after

graduation or post-graduation is required.

However, the work experience is relaxed based on application for

meritorious fresher students/young professionals (CGPA > 7/10).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Class performance will be based on following components:

ML & AI projects across various domains

Capstone Project
Module-based Assignments
Quizzes
Faculty members may choose a few or all above stated components.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence is going

to change the face of every industry sooner or
later. Drawing upon the knowledge of leading
academicians and industry experts will provide
professionals a competitive advantage to build
systems and create business benefits.

Mr. Ashish Gilotra,

Program Director, PGD-ML&AI

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 What Certification You Will Receive

On successful completion of the program, earn a Certificate of Post

Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
(PGD-ML&AI) from Amity University.

Add the certificate to your CV and improve your job/business prospects.

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 How Will Your Future Look Like

Career Paths
Whether you have any technical/programming knowledge or not, this
program is suitable to support non-tech professionals to become
Blockchain Architects and tech professionals to become Blockchain
Developers.

ML Developer ML & AI Consultant

As a ML Developer, you will be able to:
Possess better skills to pre-process data
Understand features of data
Try multiple algorithms
Develop machine learning pipeline
Produce and implement accurate
models and
Develop predictions from real-life data
As a ML & AI Consultant, you will be able to:
Spot the areas of application of ML within
the organization
Develop business insights
Forecast models that use most suited ML
algorithms
Assist business processes
Uncover data-driven approaches to help
arrive at business strategy

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Career Assistance

Enhance your career aspirations with assistance from our

recruitment partners, Virtual Job Fair, and existing Corporate and
Alumni network.

On successful completion of the program, equip yourself with

sophisticated expertise to apply for jobs in the roles of Machine
Learning Developer, Deep Learning Engineer, Data Mining Engineer
and AI & Machine Learning Consultant in industries such as IT,
Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Hospitality, and FMCG.

Get connected with our Career Counsellor towards the end of the
program to be interview-ready as per the current industry
requirements.

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Who You Will Learn From

You will learn from a robust pool of faculty who have years of experience
as professional trainers and have worked extensively in projects across
Facebook, Google, HP, HT Media, AuthBridge, DRDO, Dell EMC, IHS
Markit. Their industry exposure will help you to understand the everyday
nitty-gritty to debut as a successful ML & AI professional.

Ashish Gilotra Naveen Bhansali Swathi K

Jitendra Rudravaram Dr. Suresh Varadarajan Vidyasagar Nallapati

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 CAREERS OF TOMORROW

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MACHINE

LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(PGD-ML&AI)
Learn In-Demand skills right from Industry Stalwarts
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