Computer science and artificial intelligence continue to drive most elements of modern living, and organizations of all sizes simply cannot afford to stand still. Artificial intelligence research and education is in our DNA. As one of the world’s foremost computer science education and research hubs, CMU's School of Computer Science has an unsurpassed track record of pushing technology frontiers and setting the course for what’s next. We're also committed to sharing knowledge with industry through our executive and professional education programs. Our faculty, simply, are incomparable when it comes to helping you upskill your organization in all areas of computer science.
Martial Hebert
Dean, CMU School of Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive and Professional Education
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Custom Executive Education Programs
Our faculty have pushed the boundaries of computer science since the inception of the field, in topics ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to machine learning and language technologies — and everything in between. Who better to guide you on your enterprise upskilling journey than the experts shaping the future of computer science?
But our reputation transcends ground-breaking research. We're also among the world's best technology educators. We continue to top national rankings for best computer science programs, and our faculty members are globally recognized for their innovative teaching. You'll find SCS alumni leading technology revolutions at the biggest companies in the game — with the skills they learned from the same instructors who will guide your enterprise upskilling programs.
Areas of Expertise
It's impossible to list every area of computer science where we have made landmark breakthroughs. But below you can find some common areas where we often provide education and input for industry partners.
| Artificial Intelligence | Natural Language Processing |
| Machine Learning | Networking |
| Computer Vision | Computational Biology |
| Software Analysis and Assurance | Human Computer/AI Interaction |
| Deep Learning | Robotics |
| Web Applications/Mobile Applications | Robot Autonomy/Safe Autonomy |
| Distributed Systems | Machine Learning and Drug Discovery |
| Human AI Interaction | Speech Recognition |
Unique Challenges, Tailored Solutions
You face complex, nuanced, unique challenges. We'll work with you to design a custom solution that meets those challenges as they are, not as we imagine them to be.
Design and Development
When we design a course for your team, we perform an initial needs assessment and create learning objectives. In the second phase, our faculty collaborate with your team, working closely to design and develop a program that directly addresses those learning objectives and also includes the content and session structure. During program delivery, we perform evaluations to measure the course's quantifiable impact and refine the course if necessary based on feedback.
