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Artificial intelligence is one the hottest topics in technology these days, but few understand the key concepts behind it. This course will introduce you to the ways in which machines think like humans. You will also develop an understanding of some of the ethical implications of AI along with a summary of the past, present, and future of this groundbreaking field.
Please note: this course provides a broad overview of AI concepts, including its history, key algorithms, and ethical considerations. It does not include hands-on training with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
Participants who will attend the full course will receive a City Lit certificate of attendance electronically for their CV or CPD records. The certificate will show your name, course title and dates of the course you have attended.
What will we cover?
• Definitions - What are the key AI terms? • History of AI - How did we get here? • Demos & Exercises - What can AI do for you? • Mechanics - How does AI work? • Ethics - What are some of the pitfalls and concerns? • The Future - Where is AI going?
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• List key milestones in the history of AI • List examples of start-of-the-art AI algorithms and explain how they work • Debate some of the ethical issues associated with the use of AI
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is introductory, so no skills needed. All levels welcome.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The session will consist of interactive lectures, technology demonstrations, and lots of open discussion. No homework is expected outside of class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs. You may choose to bring your own laptop if you prefer.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click here to view our courses. Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Marios Tsatsos is a computational physicist and Python educator. He holds an MSc from Imperial College London and a PhD from Heidelberg University. He has worked as a data scientist for multinational organisations, applying Python to optimise complex network and algorithm-inspired systems and to analyse large-scale datasets, including millions of scientific citation records. His professional work includes building semantic search interfaces for the real estate industry, developing data pipelines, and training machine-learning models using Python for applied analytical and prediction tasks. He has founded two technology startups focused on AI-driven property analytics and predictive house pricing, where he designed and implemented core software systems and modelling workflows. In teaching, he focuses on practical, transferable Python skills, covering data analysis, automation, and introductory machine learning, with an emphasis on clear problem solving and real-world application. His courses aim to help adult learners build confidence writing code and understanding how programming can be used to analyse data and support decision-making across different professional contexts.
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Thepan Ravindran is a Senior Generative AI engineer at KPMG UK. He holds an MSc in Big Data Science from Queen Mary University of London and completed the Applied Data Science Programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). During his Master's, he served as a teaching demonstrator for Principles of Machine Learning. Originally from Malaysia and the first in his family to study abroad, he earned a full scholarship for his undergraduate degree before moving to London to further his academic and professional journey. At KPMG UK, Thepan designs and implements AI systems for global clients and trains non-technical professionals to confidently adopt AI. He has also contributed to data-driven projects with the World Health Organisation, Ministry of Health Malaysia and United Nations University. Thepan enjoys the creative problem-solving that programming offers and the impact it can create in society. He is passionate about teaching Python, machine learning, data science, financial modelling, and AI, and is known for helping learners who believe “coding isn’t for people like me” realise that they can do it too.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>AI & technologyTechnologyvirtual3043615Introduction to artificial intelligence149149https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/i/n/introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-cart01-1024_42.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2027-03-06T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersMar 2027Business, marketing & technologyCART06149149Introduction to artificial intelligence11997149introduction-to-artificial-intelligence/cart06-2627<p>The AI revolution is changing everything right before our eyes. Learn what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and where it's going.</p>0000-Available|2027-03-06 00:00:00<p>Artificial intelligence is one the hottest topics in technology these days, but few understand the key concepts behind it. This course will introduce you to the ways in which machines think like humans. 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