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In this course you will learn what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, explore use cases and applications of AI, understand AI concepts and terms like machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. You will be exposed to various issues and concerns surrounding AI such as ethics and bias, & jobs, and get advice from experts about learning and starting a career in AI.  You will also demonstrate AI in action with a mini project.
This course does not require any programming or computer science expertise and is designed to introduce the basics of AI to anyone whether you have a technical background or not.

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Beginner Level

This course is for everyone. No prior backround in computer science or programming is necessary.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Understand what is AI, its applications and use cases and how it is transforming our lives
Explain terms like Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Describe several issues and ethical concerns surrounding AI
Articulate advice from experts about learning and starting a career in AI

Skills you will gain

Data Science
Deep Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Jobs
Machine Learning

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

This course is for everyone. No prior backround in computer science or programming is necessary.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Rav Ahuja

Global Program Director

IBM Skills Network

1,535,455 Learners

35 Courses

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IBM Skills Network

IBM is the global leader in business transformation through an open hybrid cloud platform and AI, serving clients in more than 170 countries around the world. Today 47 of the Fortune 50 Companies rely on the IBM Cloud to run their business, and IBM Watson enterprise AI is hard at work in more than 30,000 engagements. IBM is also one of the world’s most vital corporate research organizations, with 28 consecutive years of patent leadership. Above all, guided by principles for trust and transparency and support for a more inclusive society, IBM is committed to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

What is AI? Applications and Examples of AI

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

AI Concepts, Terminology, and Application Areas

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 34 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Cognitive Computing (Perception, Learning, Reasoning)3mTerminology and Related Concepts3mMachine Learning4mMachine Learning Techniques and Training4mDeep Learning2mNeural Networks3mKey Fields of Application in AI4mNatural Language Processing, Speech, Computer Vision4mSelf Driving Cars4m

3 readings

Lesson Summary10mLesson Summary10mLesson Summary10m

1 practice exercise

Graded: AI Concepts, Terminology, and Application Areas30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

AI: Issues, Concerns and Ethical Considerations

AI is everywhere, transforming the way we live, work, and interact — that's why it's so important to build and use it in line with ethical expectations. This week, you will learn about issues and concerns surrounding AI, as well as how AI ethics helps practitioners build and use AI responsibly. This information will help you understand AI's potential impacts on society so that you can have an informed discussion about its risks and benefits.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

The Future with AI, and AI in Action

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

by BBDec 7, 2019

The course is a good overview of AI application and potential uses. Content is focused on the use of the Watson, the IBM AI platform. No programming is done. It's appropriate for non-coders.

by SCApr 8, 2020

The course design is excellent specially for beginners to study and understand the basic concepts in Artificial Intelligence. The lessons and course material are perfect and apt for this course-level.

by JMAug 2, 2020

This introduction course is a great way to start your way in the AI world. It gives some advice that will give an idea to newbies on what to learn particularly they recommended to learn math and stat.

by VMJun 22, 2020

Course is satisfactory and creative way of new method of teaching process that helps every one to understand theoretically and provides hands on online lab practice session with various IBM tools.

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