CAREERS OF TOMORROW Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI) 11 Months Online + Campus Learning Live Projects & Case Studies Career Assistance A unique program fostering innovation with outstanding expertise of Machine Learning in the next generation of leaders. MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM Contact Us: pgdmlai@amityonline.com
Foreword Amity University Online (AUO) is an online education platform where we prepare individuals for careers of tomorrow. We are constantly ranked among the top for our seamless anytime, anywhere online education experience, intensive corporate interaction, industry-oriented teaching delivered by eminent corporate experts and world-class faculty. Our innovative programs are specially designed for both graduate students and working professionals to equip them with essential future skills to lead the technological revolution. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence is certainly a hot topic of the current era and worth the attention. Building smart apps, designing intelligent bots to solve real-world problems, and giving machines the ability to learn on its own, are ranked among the top employability skills to drive company s growth. With Amity Online s Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI), we promise to provide the required hands-on experience to take your first steps in the exciting field of ML&AI. Mr. Ajit K. Chauhan Chairman Amity Online MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1
Foreword Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are the two hottest buzzwords right now across the globe and India is no exception. The demand for ML&AI talent is skyrocketing as this emerging technology trend is revolutionizing every industry and disrupting the way we do business globally, thereby offering a plethora of opportunities for developers and consultants in many large companies and startups alike. At Amity University Online (AUO), we have designed the Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI) to equip you with skills to take on a central role in organizational strategies and leverage data that will be critical to build competitive advantage. Our focus is to provide a holistic and structural learning and develop the in-demand skills that companies are looking for. Our robust pool of faculty have created the core curriculum to provide you with a deeper understanding of essential ML&AI concepts and empower you to solve some of the biggest problems of our time. Our training faculty comprise of real-time ML&AI experts who are dedicated to prepare you for the roles of tomorrow and confidently deploy ML&AI applications at your workplace. Further, our blended learning methodology and vibrant industry-academia collaborations will provide you just the ultimate push to get ahead in your career and stand out from others. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and gain practical mastery over a wide range of ML&AI applications in healthcare, retail, financial services and manufacturing industries. Ashish Gilotra Program Director Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 2
Why ML & AI Is The Most Innovative Career Opportunity ML&AI is not only reshaping the Indian IT industry but also remarking the business landscape. Almost 90% of the companies aim to integrate AI in their processes in the next three years. Companies across consumer, logistics, and healthcare are searching for techies with fluency in deep learning and disruptive technologies. Source: ETCIO.com Industry players hailed the government s recent move to double the allocation for the Digital India programme to Rs 3,073 for 2018 -- a decision that aims to promote ML, AI, Robotics and other innovations in the country. Source: Twitter Several Indian organizations and startups are looking for top talents with an experience in using cutting-edge technologies to build advanced AI-related solutions. According to a study, employers demand for AI talents has more than doubled over the past three years and the number of jobs has increased by 119%. Source: Business Line Finding and attracting talented ML&AI professionals has become a strategic imperative for every company. Thus, job seekers and technology professionals with relevant technical skills can capitalize on this trend and BE IN GREAT DEMAND. Artificial intelligence (AI) will create 2.3 million jobs globally and become a positive 'net job motivator' by 2020, according to Gartner Inc. MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 3
Key Program Highlights Amity University s Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI) is designed to: Provide an in-depth knowledge and experience of using cutting-edge ML technologies & AI systems. Train professionals for the jobs of tomorrow and make them unleash the next wave of digital disruption. Unique Program Features 1-1 Mentoring Gain thorough subject knowledge and expert insights from industry-driven comprehensive curriculum 24/7 access to study material & video lectures Faculty from BITS Pilani, IIM B, CXOs, Nanyang Live interactions with Machine Learning experts and Corporate leaders Master the basics of ML & AI with Capstone Project Career guidance and support through leading recruitment partners Get Alumni Status from Amity University Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence are the must-have skills that will allow the next generation to adapt to whatever new careers emerge in the data science domain. Our highly stimulating program will help learners lead and stay relevant during the robot revolution. Mr. Naveen Bhansali Data Analyst, Dell EMC MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 4
Why Us Amity University Online (AUO) is part of Amity Education Group and accredited internationally. In QS Rankings, AUO is ranked No. 1 in Asia for its MBA program and No. 39 worldwide. AUO is proud to bag the ASSOCHAM award consecutively for the last three years. More than 2,00,000 students across 135 countries have been served by Amity. Our Campuses For Contact Classes Throughout PGD-ML&AI program, you will engage and interact with like-minded professionals and innovators. You will also get an opportunity to learn from peer groups and teams to achieve program deliverables. Amity Bangalore, Kormangala Amity Chennai, Gopalapuram Amity Hyderabad, Punjagutta Amity Mumbai, Malad & Kurla Amity Pune, Senapati Bapat Road Amity Noida, Sector 125 Amity Dubai, UAE Amity Singapore, 3 Kay Siang Road MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 5
How You Will Learn Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI) provides immersive, simulation-based, and media-rich learning experiences through: Interactive Online LIVE lectures High-quality Recorded video lectures with illustrative presentations e-learning activities with Case studies, Mini-projects, and Assignments Get hands-on experience with Capstone Project Test your subject understanding with online quizzes Collaborative learning with periodic LIVE contact sessions, both online and in-campus Remedial and tutor classes to brush-up concepts Meetups with industry mentors and leading Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence professionals Industry workshops and events Instructor-led practice sessions to learn popular platforms and languages MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 6
What You Will Learn The following 6 modules will be delivered by world-class Technology and Functional experts from leading companies over the duration of PGD-ML&AI program. MODULE I Introduction What is Machine Learning Definitions Theoretical Definitions Applied Practice What is Artificial Intelligence Definitions Theoretical Definitions Applied Practice Machine Learning vs AI Machine Learning vs Deep Learning What makes Machine Learning tick Algorithms History, Authors Purpose or Objective (Minimize Error or Cost Function) Variety of Algorithms Learning Style Similarity Style Number of Algorithms Infographic Top 10/Most Common ML Algorithms Types of Machine Learning Supervised Unsupervised Reinforcement General Steps or Process of Machine Learning SourceX -> Feature Extraction -> Feature Correlation -> Feature TransformX-> Train Model-> Ensemble-> Evaluate Data cleaning, data transform/fitting Overfitting, Underfitting, Variance, Bias MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 7
Required Maths Linear Algebra - In Numpy Probability Stats Calculus (Derivates) Tool Kit Python Basics Python Advance Numpy Pandas Matplotlib Scikit-learn or sklearn Library MODULE II Supervised Learning Classification Random Forest Decision Trees Logistic Regression Support Vector Machines KNN Naïve Bayes Usage Regression Linear Regression Regularization Techniques (LASSO) Polynomial Regression Usage Case Study (Classification) MODULE III Unsupervised Learning Clustering K-Means K Nearest Neighbours Association Rule Learning Dimensionality Reduction PCA SVD tsne Case Study (Clustering/Anomaly/Fraud Detection) MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 8
MODULE IV Reinforcement Learning Markov Decision Monte Carlo Prediction Case Study (next best offer, dynamic pricing) MODULE V Neural Networks/Deep Learning CNN RNN/LSTM/GRU Transfer Learning Case Study (CNN) Natural Language Processing Text Mining Generation Case Study (Generation) Predictive Analytics Forecasting Logistic Time Series (ARIMA) Case Study (Time Series) Ensemble Techniques Boosting Bagging MODULE VI Machine Learning Applications across Industries Healthcare Retail Financial Services Manufacturing Hospitality Cloud Based ML Offerings Top 10 AI Startups Flashcards (Tips, Tricks, Definitions) MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 9
Key Program Takeaways By the end of the PGD-ML&AI program, you will be able to: Spearhead own Machine Learning models and uncover hidden insights to problems that were once thought impossible Become a leader in the booming market of ML & AI by learning about its breakthroughs achieved and future that it holds Gain solid awareness of the key concepts of AI, ML, Deep Learning, Data Mining & Data Science Make strategically important decisions in your professional domain with ML techniques, models, and various algorithms Leverage your innovative ability to develop intelligent ML & AI-based solutions using the required platforms and languages Main Tools & Languages You Will Learn MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 10
What Is Eligibility Criteria If you have a BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc.(Maths)/M.Sc.(Maths) degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, then you are qualified to take up the program. A minimum of two years full-time work experience after graduation or post-graduation is required. However, the work experience is relaxed based on application for meritorious fresher students/young professionals (CGPA > 7/10). How You Will Be Evaluated Class performance will be based on following components: ML & AI projects across various domains Capstone Project Module-based Assignments Quizzes Faculty members may choose a few or all above stated components. Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence is going to change the face of every industry sooner or later. Drawing upon the knowledge of leading academicians and industry experts will provide professionals a competitive advantage to build systems and create business benefits. Mr. Ashish Gilotra, Program Director, PGD-ML&AI MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 11
What Certification You Will Receive On successful completion of the program, earn a Certificate of Post Graduate Diploma in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (PGD-ML&AI) from Amity University. Add the certificate to your CV and improve your job/business prospects. MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 12
How Will Your Future Look Like Career Paths Whether you have any technical/programming knowledge or not, this program is suitable to support non-tech professionals to become Blockchain Architects and tech professionals to become Blockchain Developers. ML Developer ML & AI Consultant As a ML Developer, you will be able to: Possess better skills to pre-process data Understand features of data Try multiple algorithms Develop machine learning pipeline Produce and implement accurate models and Develop predictions from real-life data As a ML & AI Consultant, you will be able to: Spot the areas of application of ML within the organization Develop business insights Forecast models that use most suited ML algorithms Assist business processes Uncover data-driven approaches to help arrive at business strategy MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 13
Career Assistance Enhance your career aspirations with assistance from our recruitment partners, Virtual Job Fair, and existing Corporate and Alumni network. On successful completion of the program, equip yourself with sophisticated expertise to apply for jobs in the roles of Machine Learning Developer, Deep Learning Engineer, Data Mining Engineer and AI & Machine Learning Consultant in industries such as IT, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Hospitality, and FMCG. Get connected with our Career Counsellor towards the end of the program to be interview-ready as per the current industry requirements. MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 14
Who You Will Learn From You will learn from a robust pool of faculty who have years of experience as professional trainers and have worked extensively in projects across Facebook, Google, HP, HT Media, AuthBridge, DRDO, Dell EMC, IHS Markit. Their industry exposure will help you to understand the everyday nitty-gritty to debut as a successful ML & AI professional. Ashish Gilotra Naveen Bhansali Swathi K Jitendra Rudravaram Dr. Suresh Varadarajan Vidyasagar Nallapati MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 15
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