AI and Machine Learning Engineering Foundations — PickAClass
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AI and Machine Learning Engineering Foundations

Learn to build and deploy intelligent systems using modern engineering practices to solve complex real-world problems.

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As organizations increasingly rely on intelligent systems to automate tasks and drive insights, the demand for skilled engineers who can bridge the gap between theory and production is growing. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to transition from understanding basic algorithms to engineering robust AI solutions that scale. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the machine learning lifecycle, from initial data preparation to long-term model maintenance. By the end of this course, you will be able to translate business needs into technical architectures and apply engineering discipline to artificial intelligence projects. What you'll learn: - Understand core concepts of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning - Apply modern prompt engineering techniques to interact effectively with large language models - Configure data pipelines and manage model lifecycles using MLOps principles - Implement vector databases to enhance information retrieval and system memory - Practice writing clean code for training and evaluating predictive models - Deploy machine learning models to cloud environments for real-world usage The course begins with essential terminology and mathematical foundations before progressing to practical engineering workflows and deployment strategies. You will read through detailed explanations and engage with code-based examples that mirror industry standards. This course is designed for beginners interested in the technical side of AI and machine learning. No prior experience in data science or engineering is required to start. Start your journey into the world of intelligent system engineering today.

Course contents

5 modules · 26 lessons · 3h

1 Foundations of AI & ML
Establish the basic vocabulary and theoretical framework of machine learning.
5 lessons · 36 min
  1. The AI Engineer's Vocabulary
    Introduction to essential terminology used in the AI industry.
    7 min
  2. The Math Behind the Machine
    A beginner-friendly overview of the mathematical foundations of ML.
    8 min
  3. Supervised Learning: Learning from Labels
    Understanding how models learn from historical, labeled data.
    7 min
  4. Unsupervised Learning: Finding Hidden Patterns
    Exploring how models group data without explicit labels.
    7 min
  5. Reinforcement Learning: Trial and Error
    Understanding the agent-environment loop and reward systems.
    7 min
2 Engineering the Model Workflow
Learn how to apply engineering discipline to the model creation process.
6 lessons · 41 min
  1. From Business Need to Architecture
    How to translate a real-world problem into a technical AI design.
    7 min
  2. The AI Engineering Mindset
    Applying software engineering discipline to experimental AI projects.
    6 min
  3. Clean Code for AI Development
    Principles of writing maintainable and readable code for ML.
    7 min
  4. Data Preparation Strategies
    Cleaning and transforming raw data for model consumption.
    7 min
  5. Coding the Training Loop
    Implementing clean and efficient code to train predictive models.
    7 min
  6. Evaluating Model Success
    Writing code to measure accuracy and performance metrics effectively.
    7 min
3 Generative AI & Vector Systems
Master modern techniques for working with LLMs and external memory.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Interacting with LLMs
    How Large Language Models work and how to interface with them.
    6 min
  2. Prompt Engineering Basics
    Foundational techniques for getting better results from LLMs.
    7 min
  3. Advanced Prompting Workflows
    Using chain-of-thought and few-shot techniques in engineering.
    7 min
  4. Introduction to Vector Databases
    What vector DBs are and why they are essential for modern AI.
    7 min
  5. Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
    Using vector databases to give AI systems long-term memory.
    7 min
4 MLOps & Lifecycle Management
Understand the operational side of keeping models running in production.
5 lessons · 35 min
  1. Principles of MLOps
    Bridging the gap between ML development and IT operations.
    7 min
  2. Building Automated Data Pipelines
    Configuring reliable flows for data from source to model.
    7 min
  3. Versioning Models and Data
    How to track changes in models to ensure reproducibility.
    7 min
  4. The Model Lifecycle
    Managing a model from development to retirement.
    7 min
  5. Long-term Maintenance & Drift
    Monitoring models in production and handling performance decay.
    7 min
5 Cloud Deployment & Scaling
Take models out of the lab and into the real world.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Preparing for the Cloud
    Containerization and environment setup for model deployment.
    7 min
  2. Cloud Infrastructure for AI
    Overview of cloud services used for hosting AI solutions.
    6 min
  3. Deploying Your First Model
    Step-by-step process of pushing a model to a live environment.
    8 min
  4. Scaling for Real-World Usage
    Techniques for handling high traffic and large datasets in production.
    7 min
  5. Course Review & Next Steps
    Summarizing the AI engineering journey and final reflections.
    6 min
Final project

Production-Ready AI Sentiment Analyzer

Design and deploy a sentiment analysis system that uses an LLM for processing, a vector database for context, and an MLOps pipeline for deployment.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (2)

Zara Mohammed NG Verified learner
★ 5 · October 5, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

Hnin Yu MM Verified learner
★ 5 · September 25, 2026

This was a great learning experience. Very clear explanations and a logical flow that made complex ideas easy to grasp.

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