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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Artificial Intelligence | Data Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Working into the Future equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts and skills. Through industry-informed modules and real-world problem-solving, graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in AI development and related fields. The program also fosters transferable skills such as critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication, and provides a pathway for further academic studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Working into the Future is designed for learners seeking to develop their knowledge, skills, and competence in the area of AI. This Special Purpose Diploma in AI aims to produce graduates with a clear understanding of AI and its underlying concepts and components, which are required by companies operating in this field today, and the ability to continue to develop knowledge, skill, and competence to remain competitive and employable in an ever-advancing sector. Learners will engage with the opportunity to assimilate knowledge within an industry-focused learning environment. Graduates of this program will be qualified to fill professional roles at entry or junior level positions in IT and Artificial Intelligence development-related industries, and to progress beyond these roles by developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies skills learned in the program curriculum. The graduate will also be prepared to pursue further academic studies at NFQ level 7 or above. The program utilizes a carefully designed program schedule with modules focused on Artificial Intelligence topics and their future direction. The design and development of modules within this program were informed by significant industry consultation, particularly from Microsoft and its partner network. Industry-initiated real-world problems will be provided by our industry contacts and used as the context for planning and designing assessment solutions, as well as being an aid for problem-solving sessions. The program aims to provide learners with a progression pathway to professional roles at entry or junior level in the general area of Artificial Intelligence as well as the option to further their education in the area. In addition to the mathematical and associated technical skills, which will be fostered during the participants' studies, transferable skills that will be developed throughout the program via the varied teaching and assessment methods include: critical analysis, advanced evaluation, self-analysis, and personal reflection, problem-solving, communication skills, team management, group work, and professionalism.


Outline:


Modules

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Programming – Object Oriented Approach
  • Knowledge Representation
  • Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence
  • Meta-heuristic Optimisation
  • Data Visualisation and Communication
  • Analytical methods for Big Data:
  • Gaming A.I.
  • – programming the imperfect
  • Strategic Business IT

Careers:

Graduates of this program will be qualified to fill professional roles at entry or junior level positions in IT and Artificial Intelligence development-related industries. They will also be prepared to pursue further academic studies at NFQ level 7 or above.

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