Introduction to artificial intelligence
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Start Date: 14 May 2025End Date: 21 May 2025Wed (Evening): 18:15 - 21:15Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)Course Code: CART02Tutors: Muhammad KhanFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
- Start Date: 20 Sep 2025End Date: 20 Sep 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 17:00In PersonFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
- Start Date: 30 Oct 2025End Date: 06 Nov 2025Thu (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00Choose either online or in-personLocation: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)Course Code: CART03Tutors: Marc CohenFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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What is the course about?
Artificial intelligence is one the hottest topics in technology these days, but few understand the technology behind it. This course will introduce you to the ways in which machines think like humans. You will also develop an understanding of the ethical implications (including why you might lose your job soon).
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?
We will cover a brief history of AI, current developments, and challenges ahead. We will also look at various machine learning methods, and you will even get to program your own AI!
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain various ways in which machines can learn like humans. You will be able to discuss AI in an informed and educated manner.
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 short, interactive lectures, a programming session, and an informal debate. No work outside class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please click here to view our Programming and Maths courses and click here to view our web development 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.
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.