AI and Machine Learning Boot Camp Program

1. Program Overview

AI Boot camp is a comprehensive educational program developed by Visioium Oy for those who have a passion to learn complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning ( ML) problems. In this learning path, a broad range of topics are covered for the participants to learn principles of AI and ML, and work on several practical hands-on. The exercises are designed to upgrade the understanding of the participants in the most efficient and practical manner. The boot camp consists of several courses each addressing a certain knowledge, or skills of the participants. 

  • Objective: This comprehensive AI and ML Boot Camp provides participants with foundational to advanced knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), equipping them with the skills necessary to design, build, and deploy intelligent systems across various domains.
  • Duration: 8–12 weeks with flexible full-time and part-time options.
  • Mode of Delivery: Options for in-person, online, and hybrid learning.
  • Target Audience: Professionals, recent graduates, or tech enthusiasts with some background in programming and mathematics who seek to advance their skills in AI and ML.

2. Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Understand fundamental and advanced concepts in AI and ML.
  • Develop expertise in supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
  • Gain hands-on experience with programming languages and frameworks, including Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
  • Learn data handling, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
  • Build and deploy machine learning models for real-world applications.
  • Work on a capstone project that demonstrates their skills and knowledge.

3. Curriculum

Week 1–2: Foundations of AI and ML

  • Introduction to AI and ML: History, impact, and key concepts.
  • Python for ML: Libraries, data types, and control structures.
  • Mathematics for ML: Linear algebra, probability, and calculus fundamentals.
  • Data pre-processing: Data cleaning, normalization, and feature selection.

Week 3–5: Supervised Learning

  • Regression algorithms: Linear and logistic regression.
  • Classification algorithms: Decision trees, support vector machines, and k-nearest neighbors.
  • Evaluation metrics: Accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and ROC curves.

Week 6–7: Unsupervised Learning

  • Clustering techniques: K-means, hierarchical clustering, and DBSCAN.
  • Dimensionality reduction: PCA, t-SNE, and LDA.
  • Association rule learning: Apriori and market basket analysis.

Week 8: Deep Learning Fundamentals

  • Neural networks: Perceptron, activation functions, and backpropagation.
  • Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image processing.
  • Recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequence and text data.
  • Model optimization: Hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation.

Week 9: Reinforcement Learning

  • Basic principles: Rewards, policies, and value functions.
  • Q-learning and Deep Q Networks (DQNs).
  • Applications of reinforcement learning.

Week 10–12: Capstone Project and Real-World Applications

  • Students work on a self-selected project, applying skills from the program.
  • Real-world applications: Natural language processing, computer vision, recommendation systems, and autonomous systems.
  • Deployment: Building and deploying ML models to production environments.

4. Tools and Technologies

  • Programming Language: Python
  • ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras
  • Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
  • Data Processing: Pandas, NumPy
  • Project Management Tools: Git, Jupyter Notebooks, Google Colab

5. Program Benefits

  • Hands-On Experience: Project-based learning to apply concepts in real-world scenarios.
  • Networking Opportunities: Access to a community of AI and ML professionals.
  • Career Support: Career coaching, interview prep, and access to job boards and industry contacts.
  • Certification: A certificate of completion to showcase proficiency in AI and ML.

6. Assessment and Evaluation

  • Weekly quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning.
  • A midterm project to evaluate understanding.
  • Final capstone project assessed by a panel of instructors and industry experts.

7. Instructors and Mentors

  • Experts with backgrounds in AI and ML from academia and industry.
  • One-on-one mentorship and guidance for project development.

8. Enrollment Details

  • Application Process: Interested candidates submit an application form and complete a pre-qualification quiz. For more information please contact AIBootCamp@Visionium.fi
  • Pre-requisites: Basic programming and math knowledge.
  • Fees and Payment Plans: Information on program cost, available discounts, and installment options will be sent by e-mail.

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: What level of experience is required?
    • A: Basic programming and math skills are recommended, but no advanced experience is necessary.
  • Q: What type of support is available during the boot camp?
    • A: Regular instructor-led sessions, mentor support, and dedicated discussion forums.

10. Contact Information

For questions and enrollment assistance, please contact:

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