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AI Foundations

5 Courses
4 Hours
Skill IQ

What does AI do, and how do you decide when to use it at work? AI is pattern-matching software that learns from data, and knowing its real capabilities and limits separates useful projects from costly mistakes. This path gives you that grounding. You'll find out how, starting with what AI is and how it learns, then working through architecture choices and the realities of running systems in production. Complete the path and you'll know how to evaluate AI options, move a model from prototype to operation, and support responsible adoption.

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AI Foundations

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What You'll Learn
  • How AI works at a foundational level, including its key concepts, terminology, and applications.
  • How different AI architectures and methods function.
  • How to prepare and manage data for AI.
  • How to move AI from concept to production.
  • How to address real-world considerations such as ethics, fairness, transparency, and organizational impact when building AI solutions.
Prerequisites
  • There are no prerequisites for this path.
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