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IT Academy: Introduction to AI

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What You’ll Learn

Due to demand, this class is full!

We will offer another session in April. To be put on the waitlist, please complete this form: https://forms.ivytech.edu/127

Welcome to Introduction to AI—your gateway to understanding the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence! This course provides a comprehensive introduction, exploring AI's fundamentals and its transformative role across various industries. By the end of the course, you'll gain not only a solid grasp of AI concepts but also hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools.

What You'll Learn (from an industry subject matter expert!):

· AI Fundamentals: Start with the basics of Artificial Intelligence, diving into its core principles and real-world applications.

· AI vs. Generative AI vs. Chatbots: Uncover the distinctions between these exciting technologies and their unique uses.

· Practical Use Cases: Discover how AI is revolutionizing sectors like healthcare, finance, and more.

· Open-Source Tools: Evaluate and compare tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and OpenAI, and learn how they enhance professional tasks.

· Mathematical Computing: Get comfortable with SciPy and NumPy for data analysis and AI modeling.

· Natural Language Processing (NLP): Understand the generation of NLP and its practical applications.

Course Content Highlights:

· Definition and scope of AI

· The roles of NumPy and SciPy in AI development

· Industry use cases showcasing AI's impact

· NLP fundamentals and models

· Advantages and limitations of open-source AI tools

Join us in this dynamic course to unlock the potential of AI in your professional career. By the end of this journey, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools effectively, setting you on a path to success in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Welcome to the future of technology!

Career Options

Understanding AI can open doors to careers such as Data Scientist, AI Engineer, or Business Analyst. With AI becoming increasingly central in business strategies, this knowledge empowers you to leverage technology for innovative solutions in various sectors.

Class Details

This course is offered as a virtual, synchronous program. That means there are scheduled online lectures and interactive workshops. The course meeting will be bi-weekly in a virtual setting via Zoom.

Familiarity with basic programming concepts and data analysis is beneficial but not mandatory.

A Note about Registering

This course is 100% online but we have a few locations listed below; pick whichever campus is closest to you and we'll take care of the rest!

When you click "Register Now", you'll be redirected to the Ivy+ Career Link Skills Training page to create an account. Please select "New to Skills Training" even if you have an existing Ivy Tech account. This registration system is completely separate from the Ivy Tech systems we use Single Sign On for.

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Start Your Journey

We're currently working to schedule the next session of this class at an Ivy Tech location. To help get the class at your local Ivy Tech campus, reach out to your local team with questions about when this class may be offered.