AI in Education: UNESCO & Huawei's 2024 Training Revamp 

Published Date: 10/07/2024

Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in education with UNESCO and Huawei's 2024 training program, designed to bridge the digital divide in Eastern Africa.

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, the world is witnessing a significant shift towards Artificial Intelligence (AI). This rapidly growing field has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including education. In recognition of this, UNESCO and Huawei have joined forces to launch a comprehensive AI training program for university and college faculty members in Eastern Africa.

The 2024 training initiative, scheduled to take place from 12-16 August and 19-23 August 2024, will be conducted online, with an additional virtual platform accessible to participants from Eastern Africa countries. The program aims to provide fundamental AI knowledge to university teachers, enabling them to integrate AI into their teaching curriculum and foster awareness among students about the vast possibilities in this field.

The training content will cover a range of topics, including an overview of AI, machine learning theory and experiments, mainstream development frameworks in the industry, and deep learning experiments with mainstream development frameworks. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore Huawei's MindSpore AI Development Framework, Atlas AI Computing Platform, Open AI Platform for Smart Devices, and HUAWEI CLOUD Enterprise Intelligence Application Platform.

The program's learning objectives are centered around providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI, enabling them to introduce AI to their students and inspire the next generation of AI professionals. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate co-signed by UNESCO and Huawei, as well as a Huawei AI Certification voucher.

This training initiative is a crucial step towards bridging the digital divide in Eastern Africa, and UNESCO and Huawei are committed to supporting the region's efforts to harness the power of AI for sustainable development.

The organizers, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa and Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Co., LTD, are encouraging National Commissions for UNESCO in Eastern Africa to nominate up to five experts from their countries to participate in this groundbreaking program.

Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution in education. Apply now and join the ranks of AI pioneers shaping the future of Eastern Africa!

FAQS:

Q: What is the objective of the UNESCO and Huawei 2024 AI training program?

A: The objective of the program is to provide fundamental AI knowledge to university and college teachers, enabling them to introduce AI to their students and inspire the next generation of AI professionals.

Q: What is the duration of the training program?

A: The training program will take place from 12-16 August and 19-23 August 2024, with online instructor-led training sessions and a virtual platform accessible to participants from Eastern Africa countries.

Q: What is the target audience for the training program?

A: The training program is designed for university and college faculty members from Eastern Africa Regional countries, preferably early-career professionals who are willing to integrate AI into their teaching curriculum.

Q: What are the prerequisites for participating in the training program?

A: Participants should have fundamental knowledge of computer programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc., as well as essential mathematics such as derivatives and probability theory.

Q: What certification will participants receive upon completing the training program?

A: Upon completing the training program, participants will receive a certificate co-signed by UNESCO and Huawei, as well as a Huawei AI Certification voucher.

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