University Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Hands on AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI), and in particular Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Neural Nets (DNN), is experiencing considerable enthusiasm and success in a large number of application areas. Let us mention aeronautics, transport, health, finance, IT.
About this training Location:
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Location: Mons
- Training Language: French
- Time: 16 evenings and one weekend, between October 2022 and March 2023
- Registration fees: 1500€
- Document: Brochure 2022-2023 CU IA
Registration:
https://web.umons.ac.be/fpms/fr/formations/cu-inarti/
Access conditions
Prerequisites
In order to make the most of this training, it is necessary to master the basics of computer programming through the mastery of an advanced programming language, if possible Python; if not we suggest the following online Python training: https://learn.datacamp.com/courses/intro-to-python-for-data-science – take at least Chapter 1 “Python Basics”, which is free.
Terms of Access
Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in engineering sciences and technology, in science or equivalent (on file).
Target audience
Adults resuming studies (Technical staff in need of training, engineers, computer science graduates), PhD students, Postdocs
For doctoral students
Registration must be done via the Continuing Education department: formation.continue@umons.ac.be
Registration is free for doctoral students in good standing for doctoral registration for the current year. It is chargeable otherwise.
For people outside UMONS
UMONS Registration must be done via the Continuing Education department: formation.continue@umons.ac.be and is chargeable
Programme et structure
AI CHALLENGES (4 ECTS)
• Challenge 1: Explainable AI for image classification and object localization, Prof. Sidi Ahmed Mahmoudi, October 13, 20, 27, 2022
• Challenge 2: Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language, Prof. Stéphane Dupont November 10, 17, 24, 2022
• Challenge 3: AI for time series analysis and forecasting, Prof. Souhaib Ben Taieb, December 8, 15, 22, 2022
Three application challenges from applicants in various fields will be proposed.
Introductory sessions and initiation to AI frameworks (T. Dutoit and Sidi Mahmoudi): October 6, 2022
Per challenge: 3 hours of lessons, 6 hours of practical work in coworking mode and 3 hours of personal project
Total: 9 hours of lessons, 18 hours of practical work (coworking sessions) and 9 hours of project
AI SEMINARS (1 ECTS)
Six inspiring seminars involving AI experts to reflect on its implications in diverse fields. The 6 seminars will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates: October 18, October 25, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29.
• AI & Health (Giovanni Briganti)
• AI & Law (Charles Bernard)
• AI & Media (Octavio Kuelesz)
• AI & Business (Valérie Zapico)
• AI & Society (Nathanaël Ackerman)
• AI & Data Analytics (Gauthier Krings)
AI WORKSHOP (5 ECTS)
A green weekend (first quarter of 2023) between all the participants registered for the university certificate, focused on teamwork for the realization of an ambitious AI project. Participants will be supervised by both technical coaches and project management / design thinking coaches.
Your UMONS trainers
• Thierry Dutoit: Professor at the Polytechnic Faculty and academic manager of the program
• Pierre Manneback: Professor at the Polytechnic Faculty
• Xavier Siebert: Lecturer at the Polytechnic Faculty
• Sidi Ahmed Mahmoudi: Lecturer at the Polytechnic Faculty
• Souhaib Ben Taieb: Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences
• Stéphane Dupont: Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences
Contact
Service Formation Continue
Patricia Lorent
+32-65-373714
formation.continue@umons.ac.be
