Step into the world of artificial intelligence
The Pan-Canadian AI Strategy at CIFAR welcomes participants from AI Launch Lab’s R&D programs. Destination AI will give you the tools to understand how AI works and its impact on society.
Learn from some of the world’s leading researchers about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in your daily life today, and where it’s going in the future.
Topics covered
- What AI really is (and what it's not!).
- The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and on society as a whole.
- Go behind the scenes of an artificial intelligence project and get familiar with concepts like deep learning and machine learning.
This course is for anyone who wants to know what artificial intelligence is, understand how it works, and learn more about it. The course is free, and there are no prerequisites.
You will receive a certificate at the end of the course to show your school or employer.
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Contact us today ai@cifar.ca to discuss how this course can work for you.
FAQs
Who is it for?
This course is for anyone who wants to know what artificial intelligence is, understand how it works, and learn more about it. There are no prerequisites.
Who are the partners?
Destination AI was developed in partnership with Institut Montaigne, OpenClassrooms and Fondation Abeona.
This course was adapted for Canadian audiences in French and English with the support of CIFAR under the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
Learn more about the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy at CIFAR, which advances AI research, training and innovation across Canada in partnership with the Government of Canada and our three national AI Institutes: Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montréal, and the Vector Institute in Toronto.
How does it work?
The course is taken online, at whatever pace works best for you. You will learn through both written text and videos, with occasional pop-up quizzes.
How long does it take?
The expected duration to complete the course is about 4-5 hours total. You can break this up into sections and watch them at whatever pace works best for you.
What will I learn?
You will learn about:
- What AI really is (and what it’s not!).
- The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and on society as a whole.
- Go behind the scenes of an artificial intelligence project and get familiar with concepts like deep learning and machine learning.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes! At the completion of the course you will receive a link to download a personalized Open Classrooms certificate of achievement.
Still have questions?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in our daily lives, whether to help us search the internet or sort pictures, or to assist our doctors. It is also built into many of the tools we use in our workplaces. If you want to better understand the many opportunities of AI, as well as the risks and challenges, then you will find this course well worth your time.
Destination AI is designed for all types of learners, has no prerequisites, and is accessible to everyone online and free of charge. Whether you’re simply curious about the ways in which AI impacts your daily life, or if you want to have a better understanding of AI to support your career, this course is for you.
