Professional Certificate in AI & Machine Learning Foundations

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Professional Certificate in AI & Machine Learning Foundations

Launch your AI journey with Python, machine learning fundamentals, and practical AI tools.

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4 weeks
Duration
Hybrid
Format
Lagos, Nigeria
Location
Rolling 2026
Intake
CAREER SWITCH
Level
50
Live sessions
Yes
Certificate
Python AI Fundamentals Machine Learning Jupyter Notebook Google Colab Statistics Git Version Control Prompt Engineering Data Analysis

What's included

Weekend Mentorship

Live cohort sessions with senior practitioners, every weekend.

Real-World Projects

Build a portfolio with hands-on industry case studies.

Community Access

Join a cohort of peers and the wider Firstlincoln alumni network.

Internship Pathway

Transition from learning into real industry experience through our internship program.

Weekend Mentorship Sessions

More than recorded videos — this is a live cohort.

Our Weekend Mentorship Sessions are live, instructor-led cohorts that run every weekend. Instead of watching pre-recorded lessons in isolation, you join a small group, work through real-world case studies, ask questions in real time, and get direct feedback from senior practitioners actively working in industry.

  • Live Q&A with senior practitioners every weekend
  • Real case-study breakdowns, not just slides
  • Cohort accountability and peer feedback
  • Career guidance, mock interviews and portfolio reviews
Sessions run Virtual or Physical — pick your format when you enrol.

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core concepts, terminology, and applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Write Python programs using variables, functions, loops, object-oriented programming, and libraries
  • Work with Jupyter Notebooks and Google Colab for AI development
  • Apply basic statistical concepts that underpin machine learning models
  • Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development
  • Build and present a beginner-friendly AI project using Python and real-world datasets

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree, HND, OND, or equivalent qualification in any discipline
  • No prior AI or machine learning experience required
  • Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn programming
  • Laptop with a minimum of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  • Reliable internet access and the ability to dedicate 12–15 hours per week throughout the 4-week programme
  • A GitHub account (free) before the programme begins

Who is this programme for?

  • University graduates from any discipline looking to start a career in Artificial Intelligence
  • Career switchers exploring opportunities in AI and emerging technologies
  • Software developers who want to build a strong foundation in AI and Python
  • Business professionals seeking practical AI knowledge for the workplace
  • Anyone interested in learning AI without prior programming experience

Curriculum statistics

1
Capstone Project
10+
Hands-on Labs
10+
AI Tools
8+
Coding Assignments
4
Weeks of Mentorship

Curriculum

4 modules • 20 lessons • 4 weeks

  1. WEEK 1 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    5 lessons
    • AI concepts & terminology
    • AI applications across industries
    • Machine learning fundamentals
    • Python installation & development environment
    • Build: Your first Python program
    • Variables, data types & operators
    • Functions & modules
    • Object-Oriented Programming fundamentals
    • Working with Python libraries
    • Build: Python mini projects
    • Jupyter Notebook
    • Google Colab
    • Git & GitHub fundamentals
    • Statistics for AI (probability & distributions)
    • Build: Data exploration notebook
    • Python project development
    • Working with real-world datasets
    • Presenting AI insights
    • Portfolio & GitHub optimisation
    • Capstone Project: AI Foundations Portfolio Project

Personalized Roadmap

Start your journey with a learning path customised to your motivation and experience

Introduction to AI
1
Python Programming
2
AI Development Tools
3
Statistics for AI
4
Capstone Project
5
6
Portfolio Development

Assessment & Certification

Assessment
Weekly Practical Assignments (40%), Python Programming Project (20%), Final AI Foundations Capstone (40%)
Certification
Firstlincoln Professional Certificate in AI Foundations with Python
Delivery format
Hybrid (Live online sessions, weekly practical workshops, hands-on coding exercises, and a final capstone project.)

Career outcomes

AI Support Associate
Junior AI Developer
Python Developer
AI Operations Associate
Prompt Engineer
Internship Pathway

From classroom to a real industry role.

Top performers progress into our Internship Pathway — a structured placement programme of 3, 6 or 12 months. Internships are either sponsorship-backed or guardian-supported, depending on the arrangement that suits the learner.

3 months 6 months 12 months
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