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Artificial Intelligence (Professional Diploma) — Codar Tech Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence

Earn a Professional Diploma Certificate

Develop professional skills in artificial intelligence, covering machine learning, data preparation, neural networks, generative AI, model development, and practical AI applications. Through hands-on projects and industry-focused training, learners will gain the ability to develop and apply intelligent solutions to real-world business and technology challenges.

200+ enrolled 26 weeks Beginner – Advanced English Virtual
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About this course

Develop professional skills in artificial intelligence, covering machine learning, data preparation, neural networks, generative AI, model development, and practical AI applications. Through hands-on projects and industry-focused training, learners will gain the ability to develop and apply intelligent solutions to real-world business and technology challenges.

What you'll learn

Practical, job-ready technical experience
Exposure to real-world industry workflows
Confidence in building modern digital solutions
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Collaborative and project-based learning experience
Strong foundation for career growth in tech
Portfolio projects that demonstrate your capabilities
Professional development and workplace readiness skills

Who this course is for

  • Career switchers — bankers, teachers, marketers wanting to enter tech
  • Primary/Secondary Students, NYSC corps members & recent graduates
  • University students wanting practical skills before graduation
  • Self-taught devs ready to formalise & level up their skills
  • Working professionals targeting remote/freelance income in foreign currency

Requirements

  • A laptop (Windows, Mac or Linux) with at least 4GB RAM
  • Reliable internet connection (3G, 4G, 5G mobile data is fine)
  • 10–15 hours per week to dedicate to learning
  • No prior coding experience needed — we start from zero

Course curriculum

26 weeks · 52 classes · 208 hours of live lessons · portfolio projects

  • Overview of AI: History and Definitions and Applications
  • Key Concepts: Machine Learning and Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing
  • Ethics in AI

  • Introduction to Python Programming
  • Data Types and Variables and Basic Operations

  • Libraries: NumPy and Pandas
  • Data Manipulation and Analysis

  • Linear Algebra: Vectors and Matrices and Tensors
  • Calculus: Differentiation and Integration

  • Probability Theory
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

  • Libraries: Matplotlib and Seaborn
  • Creating Charts and Graphs

  • Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning
  • Basic Algorithms: Linear Regression and K-Nearest Neighbors

  • Decision Trees
  • Support Vector Machines

  • Cross-Validation Techniques
  • Performance Metrics: Accuracy and Precision and Recall and F1 Score

  • Feature Selection and Extraction
  • Handling Missing Data and Outliers

  • Bagging and Boosting and Stacking
  • Random Forests and Gradient Boosting Machines

  • K-Means Clustering
  • Hierarchical Clustering

  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
  • t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE)

  • Techniques for Outlier Detection
  • Applications in Fraud Detection

  • Introduction to NLP
  • Text Preprocessing Techniques

  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Text Classification

  • Perceptrons and Multilayer Perceptrons
  • Activation Functions

  • Gradient Descent and Backpropagation
  • Overfitting and Regularization

  • Introduction to TensorFlow
  • Setting Up and Basic Operations

  • Introduction to PyTorch
  • Setting Up and Basic Operations

  • Basics of CNNs
  • Applications in Image Processing

  • Basics of RNNs
  • Applications in Sequence Prediction

  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
  • Transformer Models

  • Building and Training Deep Learning Models
  • Hyperparameter Tuning

  • Introduction to Reinforcement Learning
  • Q-Learning and Deep Q-Networks

  • Policy Gradients
  • Applications of RL

  • Importance of Explainability in AI
  • Techniques for Model Interpretability

  • Ethical Considerations in AI Development
  • Fairness and Accountability and Transparency

  • Review of Key Topics
  • Practice Problems and Discussions

  • Midterm Examination

  • Word Embeddings: Word2Ve and GloVe
  • Transformer Models for NLP

  • Implementing Chatbots
  • Language Translation

  • Object Detection and Segmentation
  • Visual Recognition

  • Face Recognition
  • Image Generation with GANs

  • Time Series Forecasting
  • ARIMA and LSTM for Time Series

  • Techniques and Applications
  • Case Studies

  • Introduction to Big Data
  • Tools and Technologies: Hadoop and Spark

  • AI Techniques for Big Data
  • Real-World Applications

  • Defining AI Projects
  • Planning and Execution and Evaluation

  • Students Start Working on Projects
  • Mentorship and Guidance

  • Focusing on Complex Aspects of Projects
  • Applying Advanced Techniques

  • Progress Review and Feedback
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging

  • Integrating Various Components of Projects
  • Testing for Functionality and Reliability

  • Preparing Final Project Reports
  • Creating Presentation Slides

  • Students Present Their Projects
  • Feedback and Improvements

  • Final Adjustments to Projects
  • Preparing for Final Examination

  • Review of Key Topics
  • Practice Problems and Discussions

  • Final Examination

  • Students Present Their Final Projects
  • Q&A Session and Feedback

  • Additional Presentations
  • Final Feedback and Evaluation

  • Reviewing Course Content and Achievements
  • Student Feedback and Reflection

  • Awarding Certificates
  • Celebratory Event

Frequently asked questions

No. We start from absolute zero and build up gradually. As long as you can use a computer and you're committed to 10–15 hours/week, you'll succeed.

Both options are available. Pick from live online cohorts, our any of Physical campuses — It's the same content and certificate either way.

Yes. We offer part-payments — that can be split. Talk to admissions for tailored plans.

Yes, we provide internship and job placement support including CV review, mock interviews and direct introductions to several hiring partners. 85% of our graduates land a tech role within 6 months.

Yes — every graduate receives an official Codar Tech Africa certificate, recognised by employers across Africa. We also offer professional certifications from partners like : American Council of Training and Development, UK International Qualifications, etc. We also prepare students for global certifications like AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta certifications and CompTIA Security+.

All live classes are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 24 hours, so you can always catch up. You'll also have access to your assigned mentor for any questions you have outside of class hours.
Certification

A certificate that means something

Sample Codar Tech Africa certificate

Sample certificate of completion

Certified in partnership with

Every graduate receives a globally recognised certificate, backed by our accredited partners.

Codar Tech Africa graduate holding their certificate
Codar Tech Africa graduate holding their certificate
Codar Experience

Hear it from our students

Success Stories

Real students. Real careers. Real impact.

From corps members to professionals, market traders to medical doctors — see how Codar Tech Africa graduates are rewriting their futures.

"I joined Codar straight after NYSC with zero coding experience. Within 6 months I had a frontend role at a Lagos fintech earning ₦450k/month. The instructors were incredible — Codar literally changed my life."

Damilola Adetokunbo
Damilola Adetokunbo
Frontend Developer at Flutterwave

"As a 38-year-old banker, I was nervous about switching careers. Codar's flexible online classes and patient mentors made it possible. I'm now a Data Analyst at GTBank — and earning more than I ever did in my old role."

Kunle Bankole
Kunle Bankole
Data Analyst at GTBank

"The UI/UX bootcamp was world-class. I now work with clients in the US, UK, Canada and across Africa from my Lagos apartment. Earning in dollars while paying my bills in Naira changed everything for my family."

Tobiloba Akinola
Tobiloba Akinola
Freelance UX Designer

"Codar's Cyber Security programme is intense — but worth every kobo. I'm now a Security Engineer at MTN Nigeria, working on systems that protect millions of customers. The hands-on labs prepared me for the real world."

Ibrahim Yusuf
Ibrahim Yusuf
Security Engineer at MTN

"I trained 22 engineers through Codar's corporate programme. ROI was visible within 3 months — better code quality, faster delivery and happier devs. I recommend them to every CEO I meet."

Dr. Yemi Adesokan
Dr. Yemi Adesokan
CTO, Lagos Health Tech Startup

"I'm 19 and still in university. Codar's evening classes fit perfectly with my schedule. By the time I graduate, I'll already have 2 years of paid freelance backend work under my belt. The platform pays for itself."

Blessing Okonkwo
Blessing Okonkwo
Student, University of Lagos
Why Codar

Why learners choose Codar Tech Africa

1. Live, expert instruction — not pre-recorded videos

Every Codar class is taught live by senior tech professionals with 7+ years of industry experience at firms like Microsoft, Flutterwave, MTN, and Andela. You can ask questions, get instant feedback, and learn from someone who's actually shipped what they're teaching.

2. Project-based learning — graduate with a portfolio

Theory is empty without practice. Every Codar student builds 8–12 real projects per course — e-commerce platforms, dashboards, security tools, ML models — work you can show employers on day one of your job hunt.

3. 1-on-1 mentorship from working engineers

Every student is paired with a personal mentor — a working engineer or designer who reviews your code, supports your growth, and helps you navigate your first tech job. This is rare in African tech education.

4. Real job placement, with 5+ hiring partners

We don't just teach you to code. We get you hired. Our career services team handles CV reviews, mock interviews, and direct introductions to our 5+ hiring partners — including GTBank, Flutterwave, Andela, and global firms.

5. Made for Africans — pricing, scheduling, examples

Our fees are in Naira with instalment plans. Our class schedules respect Nigerian work hours. Our case studies use Nigerian businesses. Our examples reference Nigerian banks. Everything about Codar is built with the African student in mind.

6. Codar certificate — recognised across the continent

Earn a Codar Tech Africa certificate trusted by employers. We also offer professional certifcations from American Council of Training and Development and UK International Qualifications. Also, we prepare students for global certifications: AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta, CompTIA Security+, and more.

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Online Sessions

Join live sessions from anywhere

Can't make it to a physical campus? Join our live virtual classes and get the exact same instruction, mentorship and certificate as our in-person cohorts — from wherever you are.

  • Live, interactive classes — not pre-recorded videos
  • Class recordings available if you miss a session
  • Same certificate and job placement support as physical cohorts
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New cohorts commence every month across both our online and physical campuses. Secure your spot today and take the next step toward your tech career.

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Career Outcomes

Where Codar graduates work

Our graduates work at Africa's most innovative companies and at global tech firms in the US, UK, Canada & Europe. With 85% job placement rate, you're not just learning — you're launching a career.

85%

Placement rate within 6 months

₦450k+

Average graduate starting salary

5+

Active hiring partner companies

Enrollment

Complete your enrollment in 2 simple steps

  1. Select one of the payment plans and fill in your details
  2. Transfer the requested amount into the account number generated.
  3. NOTE: After payment, you’ll be issued an admission letter and receipt. You’ll then be assigned to a cohort, and your class schedule will be shared with you.
Registration Fee

One Week Access

Full One Week Access To All Our Facilities.

5,000 / one-off
  • 7 Days Full Access To All Our Physical and Virtual Resources
  • Globally Recognised Certificate
  • Access To Physical and Virtual Classes
  • Student Portal (LMS)
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Internship Placement Assistance
  • Mentorship
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Full Tuition

Unlimited Access

Uninterrupted Access To All Our Facilities.

614,375 / one-off
  • Globally Recognised Certificate
  • Access To Physical and Virtual Classes From Any Location
  • Student Portal (LMS)
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Internship Placement Assistance
  • Mentorship
  • Uninterrupted Access and Support
  • Access To Alumni Network Partners
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. We start from absolute zero and build up gradually. As long as you can use a computer and you're committed to 10–15 hours/week, you'll succeed.

Both options are available. Pick from live online cohorts, our any of Physical campuses — It's the same content and certificate either way.

Yes. We offer part-payments — that can be split. Talk to admissions for tailored plans.

Yes, we provide internship and job placement support including CV review, mock interviews and direct introductions to several hiring partners. 85% of our graduates land a tech role within 6 months.

Yes — every graduate receives an official Codar Tech Africa certificate, recognised by employers across Africa. We also offer professional certifications from partners like : American Council of Training and Development, UK International Qualifications, etc. We also prepare students for global certifications like AWS Certified, Google Cloud, Meta certifications and CompTIA Security+.

All live classes are recorded and uploaded to your student portal within 24 hours, so you can always catch up. You'll also have access to your assigned mentor for any questions you have outside of class hours.
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