July 10, 2023 —
Artificial intelligence has arrived. Hear about AI and lifelong learning in a series of free webinars “AI Unleashed: Deciphering the Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Lifelong Learning” offered by UM Extended Education this fall. The first Friday session will take place as part of his UM Homecoming 2023 on September 19th. Learn more about our webinar series here.
Micro-Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning is for anyone who wants to understand the potential of AI and machine learning and what it can do for their business, organization or career.
When many people think of artificial intelligence, they think of the terrifying robot assassins from the Terminator movies. But never fear, says Briana Brownell, content his provider for the Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Solutions micro-certification program. AI is suitable for every industry, and knowledgeable professionals can connect technology with the most important business challenges such as customer retention, manufacturing better products, risk mitigation, effective marketing, innovation and market leadership. should know how to determine an effective solution to
“This is now mission-critical for most industries. It requires technology infrastructure, rapid data collection and analysis, and the ability to create solutions,” said the founder and CEO of Pure Strategy Inc. . Relevant data, from Netflix recommendations to Facebook news, and even auto-correction on your phone.
“One of the biggest challenges in any business is understanding the potential of AI and machine learning and how to use them to achieve what your organization needs most. This program provides a basic understanding of what is possible and how it can be applied,” says Brownell. “AI is a very effective and useful field for business.”
For Graduates, Professionals and Graduate Students
Designed for professionals with some experience in the business world, it provides relevant, real-world AI and machine learning applications. It also complements the work of graduate students and her IT professionals alike by providing additional hands-on experience with real-world data and problems.
Brownell’s courses “Machine Learning Algorithms and Frameworks” and “Developing Machine Learning Solutions” incorporate examples and case studies featuring a variety of data such as customer information, music, images, and photos. “It’s not just numbers and financial data. This applies to all kinds of industries.”
The course also provides important discussions on the ethics of AI, including big questions such as how to manage privacy impacts. “These are important conversations for everyone in any company or organization. It’s not just the responsibility of technology and governance.
With AI and machine learning, “it’s all about the data,” says Arooj Ahmed Qureshi, content provider for the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning course.
“There’s no magic. This process is too complex for the human mind to comprehend, so we’re training AI to make decisions. We need to understand the procedure. We need tools. You have to do it responsibly, and that’s what this program is for,” says a data scientist at EnPowered.
For IT professionals and aspiring CTOs
With this program, you don’t have to be a computer programmer to understand the industry, how a product is made, or how to check a product. However, seasoned IT professionals who normally focus on coding can also benefit from this program as it gives them a holistic view of the industry. The first course is especially recommended for those who want to establish themselves as the chief technology officer (CTO) of their company, says Qureshi. “It gives you the big picture to add to your coding. It puts you in a strong position and gives you great insight into your industry.”
Qureshi, a busy data analyst with over a decade of experience, also learned something new from creating this course. Along the way, she finally understood why her previous AI machine learning project was doomed to failure. Medical privacy laws never allow that.
“You can’t make everything you can imagine,” says Qureshi. “You have to take responsibility for what you design. You may have great ideas and great technical skills, but you also need to understand the rules and regulations that govern your industry and technology.”
Understanding “responsible AI” – how to operate within privacy and other laws that apply to such technology – is also a key part of this program.
“I had a lot of realizations doing this content. Even working professionals don’t always have the time to look at things in such detail. It gave me… The extended education program is created in collaboration with people in the industry.It’s important to connect this connection with the real world and with previous experience and knowledge.This is great.”
Kunito Accola, a program consultant at the Faculty of Science, says artificial intelligence is at the heart of every advance in technology. Over time, all intelligent developments in computer science will be AI-related. If you want to use them, you should know the basics.
A new kind of literacy
“I see this as an important new kind of literacy. You have to understand,” says the computer science and statistics professor.
“Machine learning is the intersection of computer science, statistics and mathematics. , if you work for a company, it’s good to have an overview of the algorithms you need.The automation is getting more advanced.These are the easy things to do.”
For example, if farmers want to reduce the use of chemicals in their farm operations, they will need to know what data and algorithms they can use to let robots take the lead. Alternatively, if he works at a bank, AI will be used for him to screen credit applications. The algorithm automatically rejects some applicants and approves others. Or, if you work in human resources, algorithms on job search websites filter applications for specific jobs. I need to know how they understand this.
“Understanding AI helps you and your company in most jobs today,” says Accora.
“I really like the hands-on aspect of this program. It’s about understanding, understanding the main direction, where to focus, what tools you need to know.
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