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DSTC-01199 Online (e-LMS) Foundation

Basics of AI

by - DSTC

Master Basics of AI in 8 weeks through hands-on, project-based online training with DSTC.

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Programme Parameters

Educational Level:
Foundation
Duration & Workload:
8 Weeks (80 Hrs)
Delivery Mode:
Online (e-LMS)
Prerequisites:
• No prior experience required — basic computer literacy is sufficient.
• A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection.
• Willingness to complete assignments and the capstone project.

About This Course

Unveiling the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence — this comprehensive 8-week program provides a panoramic overview of Artificial Intelligence, exploring its key principles, applications, and methodologies. Participants will gain deep insights into core AI concepts including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision. Across 8 Weeks, you will build practical fluency in machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, then consolidate everything in a capstone project. Every participant receives a verified e-Certificate and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.

🎯 Program Aim

Unveiling the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence — this comprehensive 8-week program provides a panoramic overview of Artificial Intelligence, exploring its key principles, applications, and methodologies. Participants will gain deep insights into core AI concepts including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision.

📋 Course Objectives

1. Get comfortable working with machine learning.
2. Build practical fluency in neural networks.
3. Gain working command of natural language processing.
4. Put AI Enablement techniques to work on real datasets and case studies.
5. Build a defensible project you can showcase to supervisors, reviewers, or employers.

👥 Who Should Enroll?

• Master's and senior undergraduate students specializing in AI Enablement
• R&D engineers and working professionals applying AI Enablement in industry
• Academics and educators building research or teaching capacity in AI Enablement
• Data and computational scientists moving into machine learning

🚀 Key Learning Outcomes

• Confidence to implement machine learning in real projects.
• Confidence to reason about neural networks in real projects.
• Confidence to apply natural language processing in real projects.
• Tangible, reproducible AI Enablement work to show supervisors or employers.
• A verified e-Certificate of competency and e-Marksheet from the Deep Science & Technology Consortium.

💎 What You'll Gain

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Live & Recorded Sessions

Lifetime access to class recordings
🎓

e-Certificate on Completion

Cryptographically verified credential
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Post-Programme Support

Direct access to mentors & council
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Hands-On Experience

Notebooks, real-world code & datasets

Curriculum Outline

Module 1 Outline

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Explore the definition, history, and evolution of AI alongside key concepts of intelligence and automation • Analyze the philosophical and ethical implications of AI development across different eras • Navigate the AI ecosystem including popular programming languages (Python, R) and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Module 2 Outline

Machine Learning

Master supervised learning techniques including regression, classification, and evaluation metrics • Apply unsupervised learning algorithms such as K-means clustering and PCA dimensionality reduction • Implement reinforcement learning concepts including reward systems and Deep Q-Learning

Module 3 Outline

Deep Learning

Build neural networks from scratch understanding activation functions, loss functions, and backpropagation • Architect advanced deep learning models including CNNs, RNNs, and Generative Adversarial Networks • Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning and regularization techniques

Module 4 Outline

Natural Language Processing

Process and represent text data using N-grams, Bag of Words, and TF-IDF vectorization • Develop core NLP applications including sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation • Leverage transformer architectures like BERT and GPT for modern language understanding tasks

Module 5 Outline

Computer Vision

Process images and videos using fundamental image processing and object detection techniques • Deploy advanced vision architectures like U-Net and Mask R-CNN for image segmentation • Solve real-world problems in healthcare diagnostics, automotive safety, and security surveillance

Module 6 Outline

AI in Practice

Implement AI solutions across healthcare, finance, retail, robotics, and smart city applications • Investigate emerging trends in AI research and scientific discovery methodologies • Evaluate responsible AI frameworks, ethical implications, and regulatory compliance requirements

Module 7 Outline

Advanced Topics in AI

Design explainable AI models that provide transparency and build user trust • Apply federated learning techniques for privacy-preserving decentralized machine learning • Contribute to AI for social good initiatives in environmental sustainability and public health

Technical Specifications

ParameterRequirement
Covered Tool / PlatformPython
Covered Tool / PlatformTensorFlow
Covered Tool / PlatformPyTorch
Covered Tool / Platformscikit-learn
Covered Tool / PlatformNLTK
Covered Tool / PlatformspaCy
Covered Tool / PlatformOpenCV
Covered Tool / PlatformJupyter Notebook

Frequently Asked Questions

This is an Online (e-LMS) course delivered via our e-LMS platform. You will have access to pre-recorded video lectures, reading materials, assignments, quizzes, and hands-on projects that you can complete at your own pace.

Yes! Upon successful completion of all modules, assignments, and assessments, you will receive an e-Certification along with an e-Marksheet from DSTC (DSTC) that you can showcase on your CV and LinkedIn profile.

No prior experience is required. This course is designed for beginners and takes you step by step from the basics to advanced topics.

You will have access to all course materials for the duration of 8 Weeks. The self-paced format allows you to learn according to your own schedule through our online learning management system.

Yes, dedicated mentor support is available throughout the course. You can reach out for doubt-clearing sessions, project guidance, and career advice related to AI. Our mentors are industry experts and experienced professionals. Enroll in Basics of AI today and take the next step in your professional journey. With expert-curated content, practical projects, and industry-recognized certification, this course is your gateway to mastering AI skills that matter.

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