Discover the world of AI. The participants will learn what are the basic technologies that AI is dealing with and will acquire hands-on experience to choose from those technologies in order to solve their problem and perform proper decision-making.
Course Overview Table
| Chapter | Details |
| Partner | University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies |
| Title | AI Introduction |
| Service | Course |
| Target Group | Employees in SME’s, Startups, Public Administration, Logistics, Industry, private or public organizations and all other individuals in need to learn AI basics |
| Format | In-Person Training |
| Focused on Key Technologies | Artificial Intelligence |
| Status | Ready to offer |
| Stakeholders from SME/PA Side | Organizations seeking to implement innovations and improve decision-making through the implementation of AI in the working process. |
| Requirements for Participation | Basic computer literacy; interest in AI |
| Estimated Duration | 16 hours |
Description of the Course
The course “Artificial Intelligence Introduction” will provide learners with the foundation and branches of Artificial Intelligence. Themes will include basics such as search strategies, knowledge representation and reasoning techniques. This course will also introduce a range of well-known techniques and applications in artificial intelligence, such as fuzzy logic, machine learning and intelligent agents.
Artificial Intelligence for beginners aims to equip professionals with a basic understanding of the practical impact AI can have on an organization, and how professionals can apply AI in their own organizations. With a focus on real-world applications that go beyond the sensational implementation or fear regarding what AI could mean for the future, this course helps learners to recognize the opportunities and threats AI could present for their industries. The course is designed to focus on mindset, frameworks for businesses, and discussions on case studies.
This course will follow a clear and structured process and you will work through several phases to understand the latest trends in Artificial intelligence and its application in business strategy. The course will explore the current AI landscape and discover how to implement an AI strategy for your organization.
The course is structured over four days with equally distributed load:
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
What is Artificial Intelligence and how it works
Types of AI technologies for different organizational/institutional functions
The engineering of mind
Module 2: Applications of AI and Challenges
Applying Artificial Intelligence for Businesses/Work
Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Machine Learning
Successful use cases in AI
Module 3: Searching strategies and Knowledge representation
Search through the problem space with case studies
Review of different ways of knowledge representation in AI with case study
Module 4: AI in Business and Work
Implications of AI for business strategy
Relevance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in business and work
Approaches to determining an AI strategy
Challenges in implementing AI strategies
Latest industry trends in Artificial Intelligence
Case studies on AI and Machine Learning applications
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to: Explore the current AI landscape and discover how to implement an AI strategy for their organization. Learn how to creatively design and deploy AI into their business successfully. Understand the key resource and talent requirements for Adopting an AI Strategy. Understand how AI can be implemented across different functions including sales, marketing, customer experiences, operations, and business support functions. Managers/decision-makers will learn how to unlock the full potential of AI, learn what are the leading proprietary AI frameworks and governance framework and to improve their ability to make better strategic business decisions by exploring new AI technology and framework.
Additional Course Information
| Category | Details |
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Developed skills |
Participants will acquire knowledge and skills, including: |
| Skill 1: Participants will gain a foundational understanding of what AI is, how it works.
Skill2: Understanding AI’s Impact on Work: Participants will explore how AI is transforming various jobs and industries through automation and the rise of new job roles Skill 3: Enhancing Employability: By acquiring these skills, participants will enhance their employability and become more attractive candidates for AI-related roles Skill4: AI Project Management: They will learn how to manage AI projects effectively, from conception to deployment. Skill 5: Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills are also valuable for working in AI teams. |
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| Learning MethodsUsed | Lectures, hands-on exercises, group discussions |
| References/Resources | Referent literature for AI Introduction |
| Overview Slides | Supporting slides and materials will be provided on the course platform |