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Intro to AI, ML and Deep Learning

The aim of this course is to introduce the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).

The course explains how artificial intelligence emerged in the 1950s, and discusses its initial successes and subsequent challenges and failures.  The course then explores the practical and technical challenges of achieving AI, including the importance of obtaining relevant data, the costs of running large deep learning models, and whether AI systems really learn.

The course also explains how machine learning emerged as a separate field in the 1950s, and introduces the three core types of machine learning: supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.

 

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1 day of learning

Face-to-face training

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  • Who is it for?

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Course aims

The aim of this course is to introduce the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).

The course explains how artificial intelligence emerged in the 1950s, and discusses its initial successes and subsequent challenges and failures. We then explore the practical and technical challenges of achieving AI, including the importance of obtaining relevant data, the costs of running large deep learning models, and whether AI systems really learn.

The course also explains how machine learning emerged as a separate field in the 1950s, and introduces the three core types of machine learning– supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.

The course concludes by introducing deep learning, explaining how it has evolved from the 1940s to today’s deep learning models. The course focuses on its use-cases, limitations and current research areas, including Large Language Models, and AI interpretability and explainability.

Learning Outcomes

1.   Understand the core issues of artificial intelligence.
1.1 Explain what is meant by the term artificial intelligence.
1.2 Understand the challenges in achieving artificial intelligence.
1.3 Review some successes and failures of artificial intelligence.

2.   Understand the core issues of machine learning.
2.1 Explain what is meant by the term machine learning.
2.2 Understand the main types of machine learning: supervised, unsupervised
and reinforcement learning.
2.3 Understand the uses of machine learning.

3.   Understand the core issues of deep learning.
3.1 Explain what is meant by the term deep learning.
3.2 Understand basic deep learning architecture.
3.3 Understand the challenges of deep learning.

Our learning materials

All of our learning materials are written by expert data scientists reflecting their extensive academic and real-world data science experience.

Our materials are then thoroughly reviewed by our Curriculum Director, and by our internal quality assurance team before being peer reviewed by luminaries in the field of data science.  For example, elements of our "What is Data and Data Science" course were peer reviewed by leading academics from the University of Copenhagen – the very birthplace of data science.  In addition our learning materials are extensively peer reviewed by the CPD Certification Service .

Each delegate that attends this course will receive:

  • The slides used in the training session.
  • A PDF of our core learning materials.   A free sample of our course materials can be downloaded from the link above.
  • A multiple-choice knowledge quiz (with fully worked solutions) on the course materials.
  • A selection of academic papers, articles, blogs and other relevant materials to give delegates a wider understanding of the course.

Our tutors

To provide the best possible tutor support, we only recruit highly qualified and experienced data scientists.  Our tutors must have an MSc (or higher) from a top-tier UK university, and have or must be working towards a relevant teaching qualification such as a Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF).

 

 

 

Who is it for?

Our courses range in technical difficulty from beginner to advanced, with a number of our courses specifically designed for senior executives, board members and professionals who do not need the finer technical detail but do need to understand what is happening in the data world.

All our corporate training courses are CPD accredited, and are ideal for:

  • Board members and senior executives who need to understand the latest trends in AI when executing their fiduciary duties.
  • Professionals (e.g. lawyers, doctors, bankers, accountants, auditors etc) that do not directly work with data or in the field of data science, but increasingly need to know high-level issues related to artificial intelligence, machine learning or deep learning
  • Project managers or scrum masters who are leading technical teams.
  • Trainee or junior data analysts or data scientists.

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a commitment to ongoing lifelong learning.  

CPD encourages looking forward and identifying opportunities to learn something new, refresh existing knowledge, improve skills, or simply keep up to date with the latest developments within a particular profession or industry.  CPD enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive.

CPD is a holistic approach towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout a professional’s career.

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CPD hours

All delegates that attend and participate in this course will receive a CPD certificate confirming the course, date attended and the number of CPD hours of training and development.

 

 

To deliver our courses, we use a number of training venues throughout the UK, including at Ashorne Hill in Warwickshire.

However, if you prefer, we can provide training at your offices or at a suitable alternative venue.  Please contact us to discuss your needs in detail.

Ashorne Hill

Ashorne Hill is a learning and development centre set in 35 acres of stunning grounds in the Warwickshire countryside.  As a dedicated learning and development centre, Ashorne Hill has exceptional facilities including:

  • Over 40 meeting and training spaces, with meeting rooms ranging in capacity from 8 to 150 people.
  • Complimentary tea, coffee, and water throughout the day.
  • Free, secure car parking for 300 cars with access to 8 EV charging stations.
  • A dining room that serves breakfasts, hot and cold lunches, and snacks.  Private dining options are also available.
  • 35 acres of grounds, including various outdoor spaces and a secret garden which delegates are free to explore during breaks.  In the summer months, the outdoor area and terrace can be used for a BBQ, paella or tapas.

 

Ashorne Hill Outside

Ashorne Hill Inside