DeepLearning.AI
Build toward a degree using Prior Learning Credit (PLC)
When you complete the DeepLearning.AI specialization, you can earn credit toward the MS-DS degree, if you are an admitted student.
No, you will receive credit for these courses as electives, but your grades will not be factored into your GPA. You do need to pass the specialization to get credit for the courses.
From Coursera, you will enroll and complete the courses on the DeepLearning.AI page. You will need to pay the Coursera Plus subscription in order to access these courses.
We are in the process of finalizing the steps needed to apply the courses to the MS- DS degree. You will need to complete a request form that we will review, and you will need to submit your completion certificate. Please keep an eye on this page for updates.
These courses are not available within CU on Coursera.
Admitted students who have completed the DeepLearning.AI specialization can count these courses as 3 outside elective credits towards the MS-DS degree.
Yes, these courses are considered outside electives. Keep in mind that students are allowed to take up to 6 outside electives towards their 9 total MS-DS required electives.
No, you need to complete all 5 courses within the specialization.
No, not at this time.
No, the DeepLearning.AI specialization only applies to the MS-DS degree.
The specialization is rated “intermediate level” by the instructors, and they recommend that learners have the following background knowledge:
- Intermediate Python skills: basic programming, understanding of for loops, if/else statements, data structures
- A basic grasp of linear algebra & machine learning