Learn the core principles behind AI systems, from rule-based logic to data-driven learning.
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Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Objectives
Introduction to AI
History of AI
History of AI
Definition and its importance
Definition and its importance
What is Generative AI?
What is Generative AI?
Teaching machines to mimic human intelligence
Teaching machines to mimic human intelligence
Understanding the basics of AI
Concept of ‘Intelligence’
Concept of ‘Intelligence’
Machine Intelligence
Machine Intelligence
Types of AI
Narrow AI
Narrow AI
General AI
General AI
Super intelligent AI
Super intelligent AI
Components of AI
Understanding how machines learn from data
Understanding how machines learn from data
Power of ‘Reasoning’
Power of ‘Reasoning’
The ability of problem-solving
The ability of problem-solving
Discussing how machines interpret sensory information
Discussing how machines interpret sensory information
Linguistic Intelligence
Linguistic Intelligence
Perception and Computer Vision
Perception and Computer Vision
Robotics and Motion
Robotics and Motion
Knowledge Representation
Knowledge Representation
Planning and Navigation
Planning and Navigation
Ethics in AI
The 3 key areas of AI ethics
The 3 key areas of AI ethics
Privacy and data protection
Privacy and data protection
Bias and discrimination
Bias and discrimination
How to establish AI ethics?
How to establish AI ethics?
Sustainability in AI
Sustainability in AI
Recap and outcome
FAQs
Summary
Objectives
Introduction to Machine Learning
Key components and processes of Machine Learning
Key components and processes of Machine Learning
How Algorithms work in Machine Learning?
How Algorithms work in Machine Learning?
Applications of Machine Learning
Applications of Machine Learning
Benefits and drawbacks of Machine Learning
Benefits and drawbacks of Machine Learning
Introduction to Deep Learning
Artificial Neural Networks
Artificial Neural Networks
Structure and components of Artificial Neural Networks
Structure and components of Artificial Neural Networks
Overview of Neural Network types
Overview of Neural Network types
Benefits and drawbacks of Deep Learning
Benefits and drawbacks of Deep Learning
Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Applications of NLP in Machine Learning
Applications of NLP in Machine Learning
Introduction to Computer Vision
Technologies involved in Computer Vision
Technologies involved in Computer Vision
Introduction to Cognitive Computing
Benefits of Cognitive Computing
Benefits of Cognitive Computing
Summary
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:30 hours
Track:New Collar
Skill Level:Beginner
Language:English
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Define AI and articulate its historical development, providing a comprehensive overview.
Identify and classify different types of AI, facilitating a nuanced understanding of AI diversity.
Explain the fundamental components of AI, fostering a clear comprehension of machine learning processes.
Discuss ethical considerations in AI, demonstrating an awareness of privacy, bias, and sustainability.
Explore and apply AI in various industries, showcasing practical knowledge and insights.
Analyse the societal impact of AI, critically evaluating its contributions and potential drawbacks.
Apply ethical frameworks to real-world AI scenarios, ensuring a responsible and ethical approach to AI implementations.