Example roadmap
Becoming Machine Learning Technician
Pathway 1: A.S. in Applied Artificial Intelligence (Primary Pathway) at Miami Dade College — the same route every student sees for this career, not personalized to you.
Associate in Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Gain fundamental skills in Python programming, machine learning concepts, data processing pipelines, and neural networks through specialized coursework at Miami Dade College.
$6,000 – $7,800
Miami Dade College · 2 years
Transfer to a 4-Year University
Transfer to an accredited university such as Florida International University (FIU) or University of Central Florida (UCF) under Florida articulation pathways, maintaining a competitive GPA of 2.5 or higher.
No tuition cost
Transfer
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Data Science
Complete upper-division coursework in advanced algorithms, deep learning, software engineering, and database management systems.
$11,600 – $14,800
A four-year university · 2 years
Machine Learning & AI Technical Internship
Participate in hands-on industry internships to gain experience in data cleaning, feature engineering, model training, and deploying AI solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
No tuition cost
Work experience
Industry Machine Learning Certifications
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or practical AI experience; Complete training modules; Pass a proctored exam such as the AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty or TensorFlow Developer Certificate.
$300
Exam fee
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science
Optional advanced degree focusing on natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and advanced MLOps architecture.
$11,600 – $14,800
A four-year university · 2 years
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