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    AI courses

    Has anyone done one recently?

    I'm thinking about what course to do next and with the next information revolution being pinned on AI I'm keen to do some training on it but nothing is jumping out as a worthy course at the moment. This would be in the context of development/architecture.
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    Would understanding what about AI you need to know help focus your search? It's a massive area of growth with multiple levels to aim for. If you want to start looking at machine learning at a very low level you are likely to need PHd's and the like not just courses. If you just want to integrate it in to something you'll need a whole different set of skills etc.
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      #3
      Doing a course now and its very involved. Lots of deep maths and complex formula. You also need a good understanding of Python although there is alternatives like ML.Net. I won't recommend the course yet as I am only half way through it and I also don't fancy creating competition - lol
      Last edited by dx4100; 6 November 2023, 15:25.

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        #4
        Originally posted by dx4100 View Post
        Doing a course now and its very involved. Lots of deep maths and complex formula. You also need a good understanding of Python although there is alternatives like ML.Net. I won't recommend the course yet as I am only half way through it and I also don't fancy creating competition - lol

        I don't blame you for not wanting to share it either! It's still good to know some others are looking at it courses out there. It sounds like you are doing more of the ML and theory side of it which on some courses looks interesting to get the nuts and bolts understanding of how it works - which is something I like to do.

        I'm tempted to do one of the Azure architecture AI modules and then dig deeper into one of the 25-week part-time courses I've seen advertised.
        Last edited by BlueSharp; 6 November 2023, 16:43.
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          #5
          Which bit has most demand and commands the best rates. Do that. HTH.
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            #6
            Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
            Which bit has most demand and commands the best rates. Do that. HTH.
            AI is such a wide and fast growing field that a good approach might be to get a broad general understanding first before diving into some specialist areas.

            A lot of people have done courses with DeepLearning.AI, fronted by the well known Andrew Ng. Millions of people have done his AI courses on Coursera, also in conjunction with Stanford University which is supposed to be one of the world's leaders in AI.

            If you go to the DeepLearning.AI website, they have intro, intermediate and advanced courses and you can download the course slides for free (may not be the latest version.)

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              #7
              Play with https://huggingface.co/tiiuae/falcon-40b-instruct if you're interested in the category of AI that ChatGPT is using.

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                #8
                I have dabbled.

                My suggestion would be to look for a general discussion of different ML and Deep learning techniques and applications before diving in.

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                  #9
                  There are some good free courses here for a limited time. Give it a go!

                  https://365datascience.com/free-weeks-2023/

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by BlueSharp View Post
                    Has anyone done one recently?

                    I'm thinking about what course to do next and with the next information revolution being pinned on AI I'm keen to do some training on it but nothing is jumping out as a worthy course at the moment. This would be in the context of development/architecture.
                    I asked Chat-Gpt this question and it said.


                    what courses can I take in AI?


                    ChatGPT
                    ChatGPT

                    There are numerous courses available in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that cater to different levels of expertise and cover a wide range of topics within the AI domain. The specific courses you might be interested in depend on your background, interests, and goals. Here's a list of general categories and examples of AI courses:
                    1. Introduction to AI:
                      • Coursera: "AI for Everyone" by Andrew Ng
                      • edX: "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)" by Microsoft
                    2. Machine Learning:
                      • Coursera: "Machine Learning" by Andrew Ng
                      • edX: "Machine Learning" by Columbia University
                    3. Deep Learning:
                      • Coursera: "Deep Learning Specialization" by Andrew Ng
                      • edX: "Deep Learning" by Microsoft
                    4. Natural Language Processing (NLP):
                      • Coursera: "Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow" by Coursera Project Network
                      • edX: "Natural Language Processing (NLP)" by National Research University Higher School of Economics
                    5. Computer Vision:
                      • Coursera: "Convolutional Neural Networks" by Andrew Ng
                      • edX: "Computer Vision Basics" by University at Buffalo
                    6. Reinforcement Learning:
                      • Coursera: "Reinforcement Learning Specialization" by University of Alberta
                      • edX: "Practical Deep Learning for Coders" by fast.ai
                    7. AI Ethics:
                      • Coursera: "AI for Everyone" by Andrew Ng (covers ethics in AI)
                      • edX: "AI Ethics: Global Perspectives" by University of Oxford
                    8. AI and Robotics:
                      • Coursera: "Robotics: Locomotion Engineering" by University of Pennsylvania
                      • edX: "Robotics: Fundamentals" by University of Pennsylvania
                    9. AI in Business and Finance:
                      • Coursera: "AI in Business" by University of California, Irvine
                      • edX: "AI in Finance" by New York Institute of Finance
                    10. AI in Healthcare:
                      • Coursera: "AI for Healthcare" by deeplearning.ai
                      • edX: "AI in Healthcare" by IBM
                    11. AI for Cybersecurity:
                      • Coursera: "AI for Everyone" by Andrew Ng (covers AI in cybersecurity)
                      • edX: "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity" by IBM

                    Remember, platforms like Coursera, edX, Udacity, and others offer a variety of AI courses from different institutions and instructors. Additionally, you can explore university programs, workshops, and online tutorials to further enhance your knowledge in specific AI domains. Keep in mind that the field of AI is dynamic, so staying updated with the latest advancements is also crucial.






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