Professional Certificate in Machine Learning (Python): Module 6 - Practical Concepts in Unsupervised Machine Learning (Synchronous e-learning)
- Analytics & Tech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted online.
3 days
Weeknights (7pm - 10.30pm)
Saturdays (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Data science professionals
- Professionals interested in data science programming, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Managers looking into costs and performance hurdles in predictive modelling
PREREQUISITES
- Diploma with at least 3 years of working experience and/ or start-up experience
- Basic programming knowledge is recommended to enrol for this programme
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Functional Laptop: (1) CPU must be of at least intel core I3, (2) GPU must have an integrated graphics card and (3) RAM must be of at least 4GB
Overview
In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of unsupervised learning and implement the essential algorithms using scikit-learn and SciPy. They will also learn how to cluster, transform, visualise, and extract insights from unlabelled datasets.
This module is not available on a standalone basis.
Learning Objectives
- Get introduced to unsupervised learning processes and algorithms
- Implement pattern recognition and segmentation models including multi-dimensional scaling and cluster analysis with SKLearn
- Explore concepts of natural language processing and text mining
Topic/Structure
- Fundamentals of Unsupervised Learning with SKLearn
- Pattern Recognition and Segmentation Models
- Multi-dimensional Scaling
- KMeans Cluster Analysis
- Network Analysis with NetworkX
- Fundamentals of Natural Language Processing
- Text Mining, Entity Extraction and Parts of Speech Tagging
- Topic Extraction and Analysis
Assessment
- Classroom exercises
- Group assignments
- Individual assessment
CERTIFICATION
Upon meeting the attendance and assessment criteria, participants will be awarded a digital certificate for participating in each module. Please refer to our course policies to view the attendance and assessment criteria.
Upon completion of all modules required for this programme within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital certificate.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$523.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$203.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
$1,744 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Intake 24: 27, 28 & 31 May 2025 [Open for Registration]
