Foundation Course 16 weeks • Beginner to Intermediate

Machine Learning Engineering Foundations

Build a solid foundation in machine learning engineering with comprehensive coverage of supervised and unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model selection, and deployment pipelines using industry-standard tools.

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Machine Learning Engineering Foundations Course
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Comprehensive ML Engineering Foundation

Our 16-week Machine Learning Engineering Foundations course is meticulously designed to transform beginners into competent ML practitioners. You'll master both theoretical concepts and practical implementation skills through hands-on projects using real Sri Lankan datasets from agriculture, finance, and healthcare sectors.

Unlike traditional academic courses, our program emphasizes production-ready skills. You'll learn to build, validate, and deploy machine learning models using industry-standard tools like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and cloud platforms including AWS and Google Cloud Platform.

Course Highlights

  • Comprehensive 16-week curriculum
  • 6 major hands-on projects
  • AWS & GCP cloud platform training
  • Small batch size (max 25 students)
  • Industry-recognized certification

Career Outcomes & Success Metrics

89%
Job Placement Rate
Within 4 months of graduation
95,000
Average Starting Salary
LKR per month (entry level)
156%
Salary Increase
Average within first year

Real Career Progression

Kavinda Perera Graduated July 2025

Junior ML Engineer at Virtusa → Senior ML Engineer

Salary: 65,000 → 145,000 LKR/month

Amara Wijekoon Graduated June 2025

Data Analyst → ML Engineering Lead at WSO2

Salary: 85,000 → 180,000 LKR/month

Employment Sectors

Fintech & Banking
32%
E-commerce & Tech
28%
Healthcare & Research
23%
Manufacturing & Logistics
17%

Professional Tools & Technologies

Python Ecosystem

  • NumPy & Pandas for data manipulation
  • Scikit-learn for classical ML
  • Matplotlib & Seaborn visualization
  • Jupyter notebooks for exploration

Machine Learning

  • TensorFlow 2.x fundamentals
  • Feature engineering techniques
  • Model validation & selection
  • Hyperparameter optimization

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS SageMaker basics
  • Google Cloud AI Platform
  • Cloud storage & data pipelines
  • Model deployment strategies

Hands-On Learning Approach

Theory + Practice Integration

Every theoretical concept is immediately reinforced with practical coding exercises. You'll implement algorithms from scratch before using library implementations, ensuring deep understanding of underlying mechanics.

  • • Live coding sessions with instructors
  • • Code review and pair programming
  • • Algorithm implementation challenges
  • • Production code quality standards

Real Dataset Projects

Work with authentic Sri Lankan datasets from agriculture (crop yield prediction), finance (loan default modeling), and healthcare (disease diagnosis support) to solve genuine business challenges.

  • • Agricultural yield optimization models
  • • Financial risk assessment systems
  • • Healthcare diagnostic support tools
  • • Customer behavior prediction models

Ethical AI & Best Practices

Data Ethics & Privacy

We emphasize responsible AI development from day one. Students learn comprehensive data privacy protocols, bias detection techniques, and ethical considerations essential for building trustworthy machine learning systems.

Data Protection Standards

GDPR compliance, data anonymization, and secure handling protocols

Bias Detection & Mitigation

Identifying and correcting algorithmic bias in training data

Model Transparency

Explainable AI techniques and model interpretability methods

Code Quality & Security

Professional ML engineering requires adherence to strict code quality standards and security protocols. Our curriculum includes version control, testing frameworks, and secure deployment practices.

Version Control Systems

Git workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development

Testing & Validation

Unit testing, integration testing, and model validation pipelines

Security Best Practices

Secure API development and encrypted model deployment

Industry Compliance Framework

ISO 27001

Information security management

GDPR

Data protection compliance

IEEE Standards

Ethical AI development

Partnership Ethics

Responsible AI partnerships

Perfect For These Professionals

Software Developers

Transition from traditional software development to AI-powered applications. Ideal for developers with Python experience who want to add ML capabilities to their skillset.

Prerequisites: Basic Python, data structures, algorithms

Data Analysts

Evolve from descriptive analytics to predictive modeling. Perfect for analysts familiar with Excel, SQL, and basic statistical concepts who want to automate insights.

Prerequisites: Statistics, SQL, Excel proficiency

Recent Graduates

Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering graduates looking to specialize in the high-demand field of machine learning and AI engineering.

Prerequisites: Computer science or STEM degree

Career Changers

Professionals from finance, marketing, or other domains seeking to transition into the lucrative and future-proof field of machine learning engineering.

Prerequisites: Mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills

Business Analysts

Business professionals who want to leverage machine learning for data-driven decision making and strategic business intelligence applications.

Prerequisites: Business experience, analytical thinking

Entrepreneurs

Startup founders and entrepreneurs who want to integrate AI capabilities into their products or build AI-first companies in the Sri Lankan market.

Prerequisites: Business acumen, technical curiosity

Learning Path Customization

For Technical Backgrounds

  • • Fast-track through programming fundamentals
  • • Advanced mathematical concepts and algorithms
  • • Deep dive into model architecture design
  • • Performance optimization and scaling

For Non-Technical Backgrounds

  • • Comprehensive Python programming foundation
  • • Intuitive approach to mathematical concepts
  • • Business application focus and use cases
  • • Step-by-step technical skill development

Progress Tracking & Assessment

Continuous Assessment System

Weekly Coding Assignments
40%
Project Deliverables
30%
Technical Presentations
20%
Peer Code Reviews
10%

Skill Development Milestones

Week 4: Data preprocessing mastery
Week 8: Supervised learning algorithms
Week 12: Model evaluation & selection
Week 16: Production deployment ready

Performance Analytics Dashboard

Every student gets access to a personalized learning analytics dashboard that tracks progress, identifies learning gaps, and provides targeted recommendations for improvement.

Code Quality Score 87/100
Assignment Completion 94%
Peer Collaboration Excellent
Technical Proficiency Advanced

Industry-Standard Certification

Upon successful completion, earn a comprehensive certificate that demonstrates your proficiency in machine learning engineering fundamentals, recognized by leading Sri Lankan tech companies.

ML Engineering Foundations Certificate
Validates competency in supervised learning, unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model deployment, and cloud platform integration.

Portfolio Development Framework

6 Portfolio Projects

Complete, deployable ML applications demonstrating different techniques and domains

GitHub Showcase

Professional repository with clean code, documentation, and deployment instructions

Technical Presentations

Develop communication skills through project presentations to industry professionals

Ready to Master ML Engineering?

Join our next ML Engineering Foundations batch starting January 15, 2025. Limited to 25 students for personalized attention and optimal learning outcomes.

110,000 LKR
Complete 16-week program
Save 15% until Jan 8
Batch starts January 15, 2025
Only 25 seats available
16 weeks intensive training

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