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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)Program

Master Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program, covering key AI concepts, machine learning algorithms, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and case studies.

Application Deadline: 6th October 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)Program

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Program Fee

Duration

0 Week(s)

Study Mode

Virtual classes


Introduction

The comprehensive AI & Machine Learning program at Indepth Research Institute (IRES) has been designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The program covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of AI to advanced machine learning algorithms and neural networks. Participants will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of AI and ML in various industries.


Application Process

1

Register

Submit your registration by filling in the form online.

2

Make Payments

Receive Invoice upon registration and make payments.

3

Join program

Choose a mode of study and attend course.


Program Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of programming (Python preferred).
  • Familiarity with linear algebra, calculus, and statistics.
  • Experience with data analysis is recommended but not mandatory.

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Program Modules

  • What is Artificial Intelligence?
  • History and Evolution of AI
  • Key AI Concepts and Terminologies
  • Case Study: Overview of AI applications in real-world industries.
  • Differences Between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
  • Common Use Cases of AI and ML
  • Current Trends and Future Directions in AI
  • Hands-on Exercise: Identifying AI use cases in a given industry.
  • Definition and Types of Machine Learning
  • Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning
  • Key Components of a Machine Learning System
  • Case Study: Real-world application of supervised and unsupervised learning.
  • Data Collection and Preprocessing
  • Model Training and Evaluation
  • Deployment of Machine Learning Models
  • Hands-on Exercise: Build a simple ML model and evaluate its performance.
  • Data Cleaning and Transformation
  • Handling Missing Data and Outliers
  • Scaling and Normalization Techniques
  • Hands-on Exercise: Preprocess a dataset and prepare it for ML modeling.
  • Importance of Feature Engineering
  • Feature Selection and Dimensionality Reduction Techniques
  • Feature Engineering for Specific Algorithms
  • Hands-on Exercise: Engineer features for a given dataset.
  • Linear Regression
  • Polynomial Regression
  • Ridge and Lasso Regression
  • Hands-on Exercise: Build and evaluate a regression model.
  • Logistic Regression
  • Decision Trees and Random Forests
  • Support Vector Machines (SVM)
  • Hands-on Exercise: Implement a classification model for a given dataset.

 

  • K-Means Clustering
  • Hierarchical Clustering
  • DBSCAN (Density-Based Clustering)
  • Hands-on Exercise: Apply clustering techniques to a real dataset.
  • Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
  • t-SNE and UMAP
  • Feature Selection Techniques
  • Hands-on Exercise: Perform dimensionality reduction on a high-dimensional dataset.
  • Basic Architecture of Neural Networks
  • Activation Functions and Backpropagation
  • Training Deep Learning Models
  • Hands-on Exercise: Build a simple neural network using TensorFlow/Keras.
  • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)
  • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
  • Transfer Learning
  • Case Study: Application of CNNs and RNNs in image and text processing.
  • ​​​​​Text Preprocessing Techniques
  • Bag of Words and TF-IDF
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Hands-on Exercise: Perform sentiment analysis on text data.
  • Word Embeddings (Word2Vec, GloVe)
  • Sequence Models (LSTMs and GRUs)
  • Transformer Models (BERT, GPT)
  • Case Study: Application of transformers in NLP tasks like text classification.
  • Image Preprocessing and Augmentation
  • Edge Detection and Filtering Techniques
  • Object Detection and Recognition
  • Hands-on Exercise: Build an image classifier using CNNs.
  • Transfer Learning for Computer Vision
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
  • Image Segmentation Techniques
  • Case Study: Application of GANs in generating synthetic images.
  • Basic Concepts of Reinforcement Learning
  • Markov Decision Processes (MDPs)
  • Q-Learning and Deep Q-Networks (DQNs)
  • Hands-on Exercise: Implement a basic reinforcement learning algorithm.
  • Policy Gradients
  • Actor-Critic Methods
  • Applications of Reinforcement Learning in Robotics and Game AI
  • Case Study: Reinforcement learning in gaming and autonomous systems.
  • Fairness and Bias in AI Models
  • Transparency and Explainability in AI
  • Privacy Concerns in AI
  • Case Study: Ethical dilemmas in AI applications and how they were addressed.
  • Legal Frameworks for AI
  • Ensuring Accountability in AI Systems
  • Ethical AI Guidelines and Standards
  • Hands-on Exercise: Develop an ethical AI framework for a hypothetical project.
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
  • AI in Drug Discovery
  • AI for Personalized Medicine
  • Case Study: AI applications in improving healthcare outcomes.
  • AI for Fraud Detection
  • AI in Customer Behavior Analysis
  • AI in Supply Chain Optimization
  • Case Study: Analyze the impact of AI on a financial services company's operations.
  • Deploying AI Models to Production
  • Model Monitoring and Management
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for AI
  • Hands-on Exercise: Deploy a machine learning model to a cloud platform.
  • Scaling AI Models for Large-Scale Applications
  • Distributed AI and Edge AI
  • AI for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
  • Case Study: Case study on scaling AI solutions for real-time applications.

Certifications

Upon successful course completion, participants will be awarded a certificate of program completion from Indepth Research Institute.

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The Program also Includes

Program Delivery

Delivered via video lectures in form of zoom and google meet.

Real World Examples

Delivered through a combination of video and live online lectures.

Hands on Experience

Learn through individual assignments and feedback.

Debrief of Learning

A combination of recorded and live video lectures.


Tech Stack

No Technology needed

Upcoming Application Deadline

Admissions are closed once the requisite number of participants enroll for the upcoming cohort. Apply early to secure your seat.

Deadline: 6 Oct 2024

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