Course overview
- Foundations of AI: Understand the core principles, types, and techniques of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
- AI in Manufacturing: Learn how AI can be applied to manufacturing operations and processes, including data analysis, process automation, predicative maintenance, and more.
- Ethical AI: Explore the ethical implications of AI, focusing on trust, privacy, and the socioeconomic impact of AI on society.
- Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies and understand how to integrate various AI systems
Modules
- Week 1 | Module 1: Introduction to AI
- Overview of AI, its historical development, and modern AI applications
- Understanding the various types of AI and techniques
- Prompt engineering frameworks, techniques, and best practices
- Development and evolution of Generative AI
- Week 2 | Module 2: Ethics, Trust, and Socioeconomic Factors of AI
- AI and ethical considerations: privacy, bias, and transparency
- Building trust in AI-driven applications
- The socioeconomic impact of AI on industries and workforce
- Future trends and implications in AI
- Week 3 | Module 3: AI Tools and Techniques for Manufacturing (part 1)
- Building an AI-first mindset and behaviours
- Exploring and understanding case studies and use cases for AI in manufacturing
- Understanding about AI implementation and adoption for manufacturing
- Introduction to various AI tools and use cases for manufacturing (tools covered include: Perplexity, MindStudio, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Jupyter Notebook, Fireflies.AI)
- Week 4 | Module 4: AI Tools and Techniques for Manufacturing (part 2)
- Deep dive into creating custom GPT
- Integration of AI systems to manufacturing operations and processes
- Introduction to advanced data analysis for manufacturing using AI
- Planning, developing, and refining AI specific manufacturing solutions
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This program is made possible through funding by Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration's Microcredential Initiative Fund.
This course is designed for manufacturing professionals.
This course is for:
- Manufacturing process, project, and operations associates, leads, and managers exploring the integration of AI systems into their manufacturing operations and processes.
- Manufacturing professionals looking to enhance their AI skills for better decision-making and to improve their productivity using AI.
- Manufacturing professionals involved with continuous improvement.
- Manufacturing leaders and managers seeking to get a deeper dive into various AI use cases.
Have you explored a few AI tools but want to take a deeper dive? This course is for you!
Application requirements
All applications will be reviewed by a committee and we will only accept up to 30 participants for this program. Here are various elements we will review and score:
- Professional experience and relevance with your current role
- Your motivation for AI training and upskilling
- Endorsement / support from your supervisor to enrol in this course
- Potential impact on your productivity and professional work after completion of this course
- Past experience with online learning and time commitment towards completing the course
*Please note that only residents of Nova Scotia will be accepted into the program.
Course requirements
All course participants will require the following software and/or subscriptions.
- Paid subscriptions for:
- ChatGPT Plus / ChatGPT for Teams (or access to a paid or enterprise version of ChaGPT)
- Free account created for:
- Zapier
- Perplexity
- MindStudio
- Fireflies.AI
- Claude
- Other software and hardware required:
- Google account
- Internet access
- Laptop or desktop device (macOS or Windows)
Course schedule
- Week 1 | Orientation Session: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – 12:00-1:00pm
- Week 2 | Live Q&A Session: Thursday, October 10, 2024 – 12:00-1:00pm OR 7:00-8:00pm
- Week 3 | Live Session: Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 7:00-10:00pm
- Week 4 | Live Session: Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 7:00-10:00pm
