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Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

Topic:ICT, Media & Design, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    16 Aug 2024 to 16 Aug 2024
    16 Aug 2024 to 16 Aug 2024
  • Registration Period:

    31 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024
    31 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024
  • Duration/Frequency:

    Friday (9am - 5pm).
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    -

There has been renewed interest learning in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in recent years. This is fuelled by the recognition that data generated contains a wealth of information that could be distilled from it. This course helps to provide and introduction to the fundamentals of AI and machine learning and how it could impact your work. The course also imparts practical skills on how to apply machine learning without requiring coding.

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The course focuses on learning how to apply AI and ML to solve real-life problems. Through practical sessions, participants will experience the setting up and use of a simple machine learning tools that do not require coding.

Important Note: This course intake (SP-501927-230003) in Oct 2023 is open to referrals from GovTech and The Digital Academy only.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Use cases for Artificial and Machine Learning
• Online/cloud-based machine learning tools
• Supervised learning applications
• Unsupervised learning applications

Minimum Requirements

Familiarity with IT tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Participants are required to bring a laptop for this course.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

The course will be useful to those who wish to experience setting up a simple AI and machine learning system to solve real-life problems.
Participants will online/cloud-based machine learning tools to train models and finally retrieve results from the machine learning models.

Important Note: This course intake (SP-501927-230002) in Oct 2023 is open to referrals from GovTech and The Digital Academy only.

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $288.00 $8.64 $40.64
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $224.00 $8.64 $104.64
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $224.00 $8.64 $104.64
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $288.00 $8.64 $40.64
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $28.80 $348.80

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.


Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.


Application Procedure

1. For self-sponsored applicant, please click on the “Register” button to apply for the course. You will be directed to STEP portal to manage all your course activities. Please note that you will be prompted to sign in with Singpass/Student ID.
 
2. For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company's Human Resource (HR) team to put in the application through the company portal using CorpPass.  You may only apply after receiving the registration link from your company's HR.
 
3. Your application does not guarantee acceptance into the course. Your acceptance into the course is dependent on meeting the course requirements and course vacancy.
 
4. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
 
6. PACE Academy course schedules, including course trainer, course fees and course availability are subject to change.

7. PACE Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at short notice; & at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason for such cancellation/postponements. In the event that the applicant’s chosen course is cancelled prior to its commencement, PACE Academy will make a full refund of course fees already paid by the applicant.

8. The data provided to Singapore Polytechnic will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for the purpose of course administration. The data may be passed on to the relevant organisations that require the information related to the course.  

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