The Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is set to host a three-week short-term training programme (STTP) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in a hybrid format. Those possessing a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD with a math background are eligible for the programme. The application process will begin on June 19. Interested and eligible individuals can apply by visiting the official website.
The course, designed with a practical approach, offers 130 seats. 80 students will be offered offline classes on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis, and 50 students will be provided online classes. The 50-hour short-term training course, running from July 1 to 19, includes 20 hours of theory classes and a significant 30 hours of practical sessions. It covers five modules: Introduction to AI and Python Basics, Applied Data Science with Python, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Keras and TensorFlow, and Deep Learning for NLP with Keras and TensorFlow.
Professionals from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and other prestigious central and foreign universities, as well as IITs, NIITs, IIITs, and industry professionals, will teach the students and assist them with practical sessions.
JMI’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) also accepts applications from students interested in learning Urdu. This one-year course is designed for students from Hindi or English medium backgrounds. Admissions are open year-round, and interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website.
Jamia Millia Islamia’s vision is to strive to foster the goals of building a secular and modern system of integrated education for the sustainable development of society and a better future for all. It aims to become a world-class institution that disseminates and advances knowledge by providing instructional, research, and extension excellence while promoting the philosophy of nationalism, pluralism, and education to help the nation deal with new and emerging challenges. Besides its nine faculties, the Jamia has several learning and research centres, like the AJK-Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) and the Academy of International Studies. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate IT courses. Apart from this, the institution has a campus-wide network connecting many of its departments and offices.