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.
 

This course is part of multiple programs

This course can be applied to multiple Specializations or Professional Certificates programs. Completing this course will count towards your learning in any of the following programs:

• IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
• AI Foundations for Everyone Specialization

 

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

 

Syllabus

• What is AI? Applications and Examples of AI - This week, you will learn what AI is. You will understand its applications and use cases and how it is transforming our lives.
• AI Concepts, Terminology, and Application Areas - This week, you will learn about basic AI concepts. You will understand how AI learns, and what some of its applications are.
• AI: Issues, Concerns and Ethical Considerations - This week, you will learn about issues and concerns surrounding AI, including - ethical considerations, bias, jobs, etc. - their impact on society. This information will help you to have an informed discussion on the costs and benefits of AI, and reassure decision makers about implementing an AI solution.
• The Future with AI, and AI in Action - This week, you will learn about the current thinking on the future with AI, as well as hear from experts about their advice to learn and start a career in AI. You will also demonstrate AI in action by utilizing Computer Vision to classify images.