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Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

The global recommendation engine market is predicted to grow 37% annually through 2030 (Straits Times). The expertise to predict user preferences and drive engagement using AI recommendation system skills has become an essential business need and a highly sought-after skill using vector databases. In this IBM mini-course, you’ll create two shareable projects that demonstrate your proficiency and readiness to develop AI-powered recommendation systems.  You’ll get step-by-step instructions to create a real-life inspired food ordering recommendation system using Chroma DB and Hugging Face models. For your final project, you’ll use Chroma DB or your choice of PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or MongoDB to create a real-life job search recommendation system. This will demonstrate your ability to generate embeddings and implement similarity searches using Hugging Face natural language processing (NLP) algorithms. Ready to start? Bring your vector, NoSQL, or relational database vector search skills to this course.  If you don't already have these skills, you can attain these skills in other Vector Databases Fundamentals Specialization courses.  Enroll today in this mini-course to advance your AI career!
Duration 3 Months
Institution IBM
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into IBM .

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $268
Total Est. Investment $268

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems program at IBM are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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