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Data Science and AI

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Femi Adigun
Founder & CEO of Horace

Join Our 12-Week Journey into the World of Artificial Intelligence

Are you ready to dive into the world of AI and transform your career? Our 12-week AI Bootcamp is designed to take you from beginner to pro, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in one of the fastest-growing fields today. Whether you're looking to enhance your current job skills or pivot into a new, exciting career in artificial intelligence, this course has everything you need.

From the fundamentals of machine learning to cutting-edge deep learning techniques, our bootcamp covers it all. You’ll work on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience, and learn from industry experts who are passionate about AI. By the end of the course, you'll be able to build, deploy, and maintain AI models, making you a valuable asset in any tech-driven organization.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the AI revolution. Enroll today and take the first step toward a future where your skills in artificial intelligence open doors to endless possibilities!

AI Bootcamp Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to AI & Machine Learning

  • Overview of AI and its Applications
    • What is AI?
    • History and evolution of AI
    • Real-world applications of AI
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Types of Machine Learning: Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement Learning
    • Key concepts: Algorithms, models, training, and evaluation
    • Overview of the AI development lifecycle
  • Setting Up the Environment
    • Installing Python and essential libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
    • Introduction to Jupyter Notebooks

Week 2: Data Science Fundamentals

  • Understanding Data
    • Types of data: Structured, unstructured, and semi-structured
    • Data collection methods and sources
    • Data cleaning and preprocessing techniques
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
    • Data visualization tools and techniques
    • Identifying patterns and insights in data
    • Feature engineering and selection

Week 3: Supervised Learning

  • Regression Analysis
    • Linear and logistic regression
    • Model evaluation: R-squared, RMSE, confusion matrix, and ROC curve
  • Classification Algorithms
    • Decision trees, k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN), and Support Vector Machines (SVM)
    • Hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation
  • Hands-on Project: Building a Predictive Model

Week 4: Unsupervised Learning

  • Clustering Algorithms
    • K-means clustering, Hierarchical clustering, and DBSCAN
  • Dimensionality Reduction
    • Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and t-SNE
    • Application of dimensionality reduction in real-world scenarios
  • Anomaly Detection
    • Techniques for identifying outliers in data
  • Hands-on Project: Customer Segmentation using Clustering

Week 5: Neural Networks & Deep Learning

  • Introduction to Neural Networks
    • Understanding perceptrons and activation functions
    • Building and training a simple neural network
  • Deep Learning Concepts
    • Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for image processing
    • Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for sequence data
    • Transfer learning and pre-trained models
  • Hands-on Project: Image Classification using CNNs

Week 6: Natural Language Processing (NLP)

  • Introduction to NLP
    • Text preprocessing techniques (tokenization, stemming, lemmatization)
    • Word embeddings (Word2Vec, GloVe)
  • NLP Models and Applications
    • Sentiment analysis, Named Entity Recognition (NER), and Machine Translation
    • Building chatbots and text classifiers
  • Hands-on Project: Sentiment Analysis using NLP

Week 7: Reinforcement Learning

  • Reinforcement Learning Fundamentals
    • Markov Decision Processes (MDP)
    • Exploration vs. Exploitation trade-off
  • Key Algorithms
    • Q-Learning, Deep Q-Networks (DQN), and Policy Gradients
  • Hands-on Project: Building an AI Agent for a Game

Week 8: AI Ethics and Responsible AI

  • Ethical Considerations in AI
    • Bias in AI models
    • Fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems
  • Privacy and Security
    • Data privacy laws and regulations
    • Ensuring data security in AI applications
  • AI for Social Good
    • Case studies on AI applications in healthcare, environment, and education

Week 9: AI in Production

  • Model Deployment
    • Techniques for deploying machine learning models
    • Introduction to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for AI
    • API integration and serving models
  • Monitoring and Maintenance
    • Model performance tracking and optimization
    • Handling model drift and updating models in production
  • Hands-on Project: Deploying an AI Model to the Cloud

Week 10: Capstone Project

  • Project Planning and Development
    • Selecting a project topic and defining objectives
    • Data collection, preprocessing, and model selection
  • Implementation and Evaluation
    • Building, training, and testing the model
    • Evaluating the model's performance and refining it
  • Presentation and Feedback
    • Presenting the project to peers and instructors
    • Receiving feedback and making improvements
  • AI in Different Industries
    • AI in healthcare, finance, retail, and autonomous vehicles
  • Latest Trends in AI
    • Generative AI, AI for Edge Computing, and explainable AI
  • Career Paths in AI
    • Roles in AI: Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
    • Building a career in AI: skills, certifications, and job search tips

Week 12: Graduation and Next Steps

  • Final Project Showcase
    • Presenting the capstone projects to a panel of experts
    • Peer review and feedback
  • Certificate of Completion
    • Awarding certificates to participants
  • Networking and Career Support
    • Connecting with industry professionals
    • Resume building and interview preparation

This 12-week AI Bootcamp will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence.