AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Part 1: Introduction

• Intro to AI: What is AI / Generative AI? How can I benefit from it in my work?

• Generative AI tools: Which tools exist? How can they help you in coding and your learning process? Hands-on session

• Responsible AI: AI, Ethics (Personal Responsibility, Regulations, Guardrails & other considerations) and Data Protection. What to look out for while using AI tools

Part 2: AZ-900 - Introduction to AI, Machine Learning & Generative AI tools

• Review of calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics

• Probabilistic models

• Supervised learning techniques

• Unsupervised learning techniques

• Model evaluation and selection

• Cognitive AI services

• Decision-making and methods for controlling and implementing bot behavior

• AI ethics and societal impact

Part 3: Microsoft AI-900 Certification

• Exam preparation

• Taking an exam

• You have an interest in Cloud & AI technologies

• You can commit at least 10 hours a week (classes + self-study), 80% attendance of the course is required for graduation

• You can commit at least 8 hours for career workshops or trainings during the semester

• You are able to understand and speak English

• Register on https://learn.microsoft.com/ and complete the following free module:

  • Fundamental AI Concepts

• Register on deeplearning.ai and finish the following module to get an overview of AI:

  • Week 1 of this course

• You have developed a systematic understanding of AI and machine learning principles and techniques for use in a broad range of contexts

• You have explored cognitive intelligence AI services for capabilities such as vision, speech, and text, and their applications

• You have discussed the main machine learning categories of unsupervised/supervised learning and applied them using appropriate techniques and toolsets

• You have analysed the practical problems and develop appropriate software solutions using selected AI/machine learning techniques such as classification, regression, and clustering

• You have discussed the ethical implications of developing AI solutions for societal contexts

• You are prepared to take the Microsoft AI-900 exam and earn your certification and badge of achievement

• Career & Soft Skills Workshops, Company Visits

• ReDI Mentorship Program (mentors in the IT industry)

• ReDI Talent Pool (job listing platform)

• SkillBuild Self-paced learning (by IBM & ReDI School)