Recommended Prerequisites:
- A strong foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and cloud computing principles.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Basic understanding of mathematics for machine learning, essential for AI model building.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud
- 1.1 Introduction to AI and Its Application
- 1.2 Overview of Cloud Computing and Its Benefits
- 1.3 Benefits and Challenges of AI-Cloud Integration
Lesson 2: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- 2.1 Basic Concepts and Principles of AI
- 2.2 Machine Learning and Its Applications
- 2.3 Overview of Common AI Algorithms
- 2.4 Introduction to Python Programming for AI
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
- 3.1 Cloud Service Models
- 3.2 Cloud Deployment Models
- 3.3 Key Cloud Providers and Offerings (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Lesson 4: AI Services in the Cloud
- 4.1 Integration of AI Services in Cloud Platform
- 4.2 Working with Pre-built Machine Learning Models
- 4.3 Introduction to Cloud-based AI tools
Lesson 5: AI Model Development in the Cloud
- 5.1 Building and Training Machine Learning Models
- 5.2 Model Optimization and Evaluation
- 5.3 Collaborative AI Development in a Cloud Environment
Lesson 6: Cloud Infrastructure for AI
- 6.1 Setting Up and Configuring Cloud Resources
- 6.2 Scalability and Performance Considerations
- 6.3 Data Storage and Management in the Cloud
Lesson 7: Deployment and Integration
- 7.1 Strategies for Deploying AI Models in the Cloud
- 7.2 Integration of AI Solutions with Existing Cloud-Based Applications
- 7.3 API Usage and Considerations
Lesson 8: Future Trends in AI+ Cloud Integration
- 8.1 Introduction to Future Trends
- 8.2 AI Trends Impacting Cloud Integration
Lesson 9: Capstone Project
- 9.1 Applying AI and Cloud Concepts to Solve a Real-world Problem
Optional Lesson: AI Agents for Cloud Computing
- Understanding AI Agents
- Case Studies
- Hands-On Practice with AI Agents