Machine Learning Training in Riyadh – ML Algorithms, Deep Learning & MLOps

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SoftPro9 runs Machine Learning Engineering training as live online batches in Saudi time, for learners in Olaya, KAFD, Al Malqa and across Riyadh.

  • Covers: Python, NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, Optuna and more
  • Mode: Live online in Saudi time
  • New batches: Every Monday and Thursday; AST (Saudi) slots 7:30 AM / 6:30 PM / 9 PM
  • Duration: 20–24 weeks at 10–12 hours a week, including a production capstone
  • Fee: The current fee is listed on the Machine Learning Engineering course page: /course/machine-learning-ml-training-course. Any cloud ML certification exam is optional and paid directly to the exam provider.
  • Batch size: Up to 15 learners
  • Practice: GPU-enabled cloud notebooks, MLflow tracking server and your own GitHub repositories

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Machine Learning course in Riyadh: basic to advanced

Riyadh's banks, telecoms and Vision 2030 programmes are building ML teams for credit, fraud, demand and citizen-service analytics. The course is split into three levels. You can join at the level that matches your experience after a short assessment at counselling.

Basic

Maths and ML foundations

  • Python, NumPy and pandas for ML work
  • Linear algebra: vectors, matrices, dot products, eigenvectors
  • Calculus for ML: derivatives, gradients and gradient descent
  • Probability, distributions and Bayes' theorem
  • The ML workflow: train/validation/test splits, bias and variance
  • Linear and logistic regression built from scratch, then with scikit-learn
  • Evaluation metrics: RMSE, precision, recall, F1, ROC-AUC

Riyadh practice: E-invoicing (Fatoora) concepts in sales datasets.

Intermediate

Algorithms and model building

  • Decision trees, random forests and ensembles
  • Gradient boosting with XGBoost, LightGBM and CatBoost
  • Support vector machines and k-nearest neighbours
  • Clustering (k-means, DBSCAN, hierarchical) and PCA
  • Feature engineering, encoding, scaling and pipelines
  • Hyperparameter tuning with grid search and Optuna
  • Imbalanced data, cross-validation strategies and data leakage
  • Recommender systems: collaborative filtering and matrix factorisation

Riyadh practice: Arabic-first, right-to-left (RTL) layouts and Arabic NLP.

Advanced

Deep learning and MLOps

  • Neural networks and backpropagation with PyTorch
  • CNNs for images and sequence models for text and time series
  • Transfer learning and fine-tuning pretrained models
  • Time-series forecasting with ML and deep learning
  • Model explainability (SHAP) and fairness checks
  • MLOps: experiment tracking with MLflow, data versioning with DVC
  • Serving models with FastAPI and Docker; batch versus real-time inference
  • Monitoring drift and retraining; intro to Kubernetes, AWS SageMaker and Google Vertex AI

Riyadh practice: Sunday–Thursday working week and Hijri dates in time-based analysis.

Who joins from Riyadh

  • Government and Vision 2030 programme staff
  • Bank and fintech employees in KAFD and Olaya
  • Regional-HQ staff moving from operations to analytics

Roles it typically leads to in Riyadh

  • Machine-learning engineer
  • ML / MLOps engineer
  • Data scientist (modelling-focused)
  • Applied ML engineer
  • Computer-vision or recommender-systems engineer

Freshers usually start in junior or support versions of these roles.

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Tools you will use

Every tool below is used hands-on in class or in a project, not just mentioned on a slide.

  • Python
  • NumPy
  • pandas
  • scikit-learn
  • XGBoost
  • LightGBM
  • CatBoost
  • Optuna
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow / Keras
  • SHAP
  • MLflow
  • DVC
  • FastAPI
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (intro)
  • AWS SageMaker
  • Google Vertex AI
  • Git & GitHub
  • Jupyter

Projects you will build

  1. A credit-risk model with tuned gradient boosting, SHAP explanations and a fairness check

  2. A product recommender system evaluated against a popularity baseline

  3. An image classifier fine-tuned from a pretrained CNN

  4. A capstone model served through a FastAPI endpoint in Docker, with MLflow tracking and drift monitoring

  5. Riyadh project: A fraud-detection model for card transactions with Saudi-specific features, using data and conventions from Riyadh.

Upcoming Riyadh Machine Learning batches

New batches start every Monday and Thursday, with no more than 15 learners in each. Weekday class slots in AST (Saudi): 7:30 AM / 6:30 PM / 9 PM. Weekend slots: 8 AM / 8 PM.

Evening Saudi-time slots fit office hours; Ramadan timetables are adjusted for the batch.

Start dateCourseModeBatch size
Thu, 29 Oct 2026Machine Learning (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Mon, 2 Nov 2026Machine Learning (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Thu, 5 Nov 2026Machine Learning (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15
Mon, 9 Nov 2026Machine Learning (all levels)Live onlineUp to 15

Message us with the start date and slot you want, and we will confirm your seat.

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Machine learning in brief

Machine learning is the part of AI where software learns patterns from data instead of following hand-written rules. A trained model can score a loan application, recommend a product, flag a faulty part or forecast demand, and it improves as it sees more data.

This course goes deeper into the engineering side than a general data science course: how algorithms work under the hood, how to tune and validate them properly, and how to ship, monitor and retrain models in production with MLOps tools such as MLflow, DVC, Docker and cloud ML platforms.

Why machine learning skills matter in Riyadh

Riyadh is the centre of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation: ministries, the giga-project developers, banks and many regional headquarters are based here, with the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) as a major business hub. Government digitisation, fintech and AI programmes have made developers and data professionals some of the most sought-after hires in the city.

Who hires in Riyadh

  • Government and Vision 2030 programmes

    Ministries, authorities and giga-project developers building digital services and data platforms.

  • Banking and fintech

    Banks in KAFD and Olaya plus licensed fintechs building payments and lending products.

  • Regional headquarters

    International companies that have moved regional HQs to Riyadh.

  • Telecoms and retail

    Large telecom operators and retail groups with big customer datasets.

Saudi context you will work with

Generic courses use generic datasets, and interviewers notice. Our exercises include:

  • SAR pricing and 15% Saudi VAT in invoice data
  • E-invoicing (Fatoora) concepts in sales datasets
  • Arabic-first, right-to-left (RTL) layouts and Arabic NLP
  • Sunday–Thursday working week and Hijri dates in time-based analysis
  • Data-protection basics under the Saudi PDPL

How to choose the right Machine Learning track

Your backgroundStart withWhy
Software developerFull courseYour engineering habits are what MLOps needs
Data analyst with PythonAlgorithms, then MLOpsMove from reporting to models that run in production
Engineering / maths graduateFull courseThe maths module will be a quick refresher
New to programmingPython firstML assumes you are comfortable writing Python
Mainly interested in ChatGPT-style appsArtificial Intelligence courseThat course focuses on LLMs, RAG and agents

Common pairings: Machine Learning + Python (if you are new to coding), Machine Learning + Artificial Intelligence (for generative AI roles), and Machine Learning + DevOps (for MLOps-heavy roles). Learn one course well before adding a second.

From course to first role: a realistic path

  1. Master the maths and ml foundations before moving on.

  2. Build and publish your projects, including the Riyadh capstone.

  3. Apply for entry roles such as machine-learning engineer or ml / mlops engineer with employers like the government and vision 2030 programmes above.

Honest note: freshers usually start in junior or trainee roles, and salaries in Riyadh vary too widely for a headline figure. Ask us which openings we are seeing.

Machine Learning certification: what we cover and what we issue

There is no single official machine-learning certification. Cloud vendors run optional exams such as AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer and Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100); they are paid directly to the vendor and are not part of our fee. SoftPro9 issues a course completion certificate. Employers mainly judge ML candidates on deployed projects and how well they explain their modelling choices.

What to check before choosing a Machine Learning institute in Riyadh

  • A 2026 syllabus: look for Docker, Kubernetes (intro), AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, not only the basics.

  • Projects on your own accounts, a trainer you can meet first, and a published fee with nothing hidden.

  • No "global certification" or "100% placement" claims: vendors run their own exams, and nobody can promise a job.

How our Machine Learning classes work

  • Taught from Bangalore

    Classes are taught live by the same trainers who teach our Bangalore classroom, streamed to Riyadh in AST (Saudi).

  • Live, with recordings and reviews

    Live sessions in AST (Saudi), recordings for revision, and project reviews from the trainer. GPU-enabled cloud notebooks, MLflow tracking server and your own GitHub repositories.

  • Interview preparation

    Mock interviews, resume reviews and referrals to Riyadh and remote openings we hear about. We do not guarantee a job.

Machine Learning training across Riyadh: which option suits your area

AreaWhereMost learners choose
Olaya, KAFD, Al MalqaNorth-central RiyadhLive online, evening slots
Al Sulimaniyah, Al Wurud, Al MurabbaCentral RiyadhLive online
Al Naseem, Al RawdahEast RiyadhLive online, weekend batches
Diriyah, Al Yasmin, HittinNorth / westLive online

Riyadh batches are live online in Saudi time; there is no classroom in Riyadh.

Where your classes come from

Riyadh batches are live online. They are run from our Bangalore centre, which you are welcome to visit if you are ever in the city.

SoftPro9 IT Services – Bangalore
22/1, Opp Infosys, BHBCS Layout, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076

Phone: +91 95354 51414

Getting here

We are in BTM Layout 2nd Stage, opposite the Infosys office. The nearest metro is Jayadeva Hospital station, about a 10-minute walk away, and BMTC buses on the Outer Ring Road and Bannerghatta Road stop nearby.

Opening hours

Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Saturday 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sunday closed

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Machine Learning training in Riyadh: frequently asked questions

How much does Machine Learning training cost in Riyadh?

The current training fee is listed on the Machine Learning Engineering course page: /course/machine-learning-ml-training-course. It covers live classes, the practice environment, projects and interview preparation. Any cloud ML certification exam is optional, not included, and paid directly to the exam provider.

How is this different from the Data Science course?

Data Science covers the whole workflow from analysis to modelling and communication. Machine Learning goes deeper into algorithms, tuning and putting models into production with MLOps.

How much maths do I need?

School-level maths is enough to start. We teach the linear algebra, calculus and probability that ML relies on, with code and intuition rather than proofs.

Do you cover MLOps?

Yes. You track experiments with MLflow, version data with DVC, serve models with FastAPI and Docker, and monitor drift.

Do I need a GPU?

No. Deep-learning exercises run in GPU-enabled cloud notebooks we provide.

Is there a classroom in Riyadh?

No. Riyadh learners join live online batches in Saudi time, with recordings and a 15-learner cap.

Do you cover Arabic data and websites?

Yes. Web exercises include RTL layouts, and data exercises include Arabic text and Hijri dates.

When does the next batch start?

New Machine Learning batches start every Monday and Thursday. See the batch table on this page for the next dates and AST (Saudi) class slots.

Do you guarantee placement?

No. We provide interview preparation, resume help and referrals to openings we hear about in Riyadh, but no institute can honestly guarantee a job.

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