Discovering the Future
AI Bootcamp
12-week intensive course on Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning
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General Information
About the program

FAST AI Bootcamp program was created to structure AI R&D centers, teams, and talent pipeline for partner companies. The 12-week intensive course on Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning was designed to provide all the training and resources for participants to effectively transition to and develop a career in Data Science and Machine Learning.

After the course, FAST’s mentors and/or partner companies led 4-week capstone projects allowing participants to apply their knowledge for practical applications.

54
Applicants from Armenia
16
Participants
9
Full scholarships
Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the FAST AI Bootcamp program, the applicant must:

  • Have at least intermediate-level knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, probability theory
  • Be familiar with Python programming language (proficiency in other languages like R, C++, Java, Mathematica, Matlab is an asset)
  • Be able to think outside the box
  • Be enthusiastic and motivated to bring ideas to life
  • Be passionate for Data Science
  • Knowledge of Classical ML algorithms and statistics is a plus
  • Software development experience is a plus


Selection process
  • CV submission
  • Screening/testing
  • Interview (for merit-based scholarships)
196
Applicants from Rwanda
41
Test participants
3
Participants
Topics
  • Deep Learning: Feedforward Neural Networks (NN), CNN, RNN, etc.,
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning

Specialized project-based modules

  • Introduction to Chemoinformatics
  • Graph Neural Networks
  • Time series and hybrid models for algorithmic trading

Workshops

Guest lectures from partners

Benefits for students
  • Extensive knowledge of fundamental algorithms and methodology in Deep Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, and Graph Neural Networks
  • Participation in hands-on scientific and entrepreneurial workshops held by experts
  • Participation in networking events and meetings with local and foreign field experts
  • Focus on practical experience in working on an industrial R&D project
  • Opportunity to be interviewed by partner companies to get a job offer
Participation fee $250
Speakers
Senior Research Associate (Data Scientist), ASCENT
Data Science Expert, FAST
Research Associate (Data Scientist), ASCENT
Artificial Intelligence Engineer, FAST
Senior Machine Learning Scientist / Engineer, Krisp
Data Scientist, ASCENT