1. AI Training Program
Welcome to our comprehensive 8-week AI training program designed
for individuals with basic programming knowledge. This intensive
course will take you from AI fundamentals to real-world deployment,
providing hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques.
Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, quizzes, and
capstone projects, you'll develop the skills needed to build, train, and
deploy AI models in professional environments. By the end of this
program, you'll be equipped to tackle real-world AI challenges with
confidence.
by Enukollu Mahesh
2. Course Overview and Structure
1 Duration and Format
8 weeks with
approximately 4 sessions
per week, combining
theoretical lectures with
practical hands-on
laboratories and regular
assessment quizzes.
2 Prerequisites
Basic Python programming
knowledge and high school
level mathematics are
required to successfully
participate in this
comprehensive training
program.
3 Learning Approach
Interactive methodology featuring real-world datasets, industry-
standard tools, and culminating in capstone projects that
demonstrate practical AI implementation skills.
3. Core Learning Objectives
Master AI Fundamentals
Develop deep understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, terminology,
and theoretical foundations essential for practical application.
Build ML Models
Create, train, and evaluate machine learning models using industry-
standard frameworks and best practices for real-world scenarios.
Deploy AI Solutions
Learn to deploy models as production services and integrate them
seamlessly into existing applications and workflows.
Execute End-to-End Projects
Complete comprehensive AI projects from data acquisition through model
deployment using authentic datasets and industry requirements.
4. Module 1: Introduction to
Artificial Intelligence
1 What is AI?
Explore the history, domains, and real-world applications of
artificial intelligence across industries and sectors.
2 AI vs ML vs DL
Distinguish between artificial intelligence, machine learning,
and deep learning through interactive quiz and practical
examples.
3 Ethics & Responsible AI
Engage in critical discussions about ethical considerations,
bias mitigation, and responsible AI development practices.
5. Understanding AI Domains and
Applications
Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars utilize
computer vision, sensor
fusion, and decision-making
algorithms to navigate
complex environments safely
and efficiently.
Healthcare AI
Medical diagnosis, drug
discovery, and personalized
treatment plans powered by
machine learning algorithms
analyzing patient data and
medical imaging.
Natural Language
Processing
Chatbots, translation services,
and content generation
systems that understand and
generate human language
with increasing sophistication.
Computer Vision
Image recognition, facial
detection, and quality control
systems that interpret visual
data for security,
manufacturing, and
entertainment applications.
6. AI vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning
Deep Learning
Neural networks with multiple layers
Machine Learning
Algorithms that learn from data
Artificial Intelligence
Machines that mimic human intelligence
7. Ethics and Responsible AI
Development
Bias and Fairness
Understanding how
algorithmic bias occurs in
training data and model
outputs, with strategies for
detection and mitigation to
ensure equitable AI systems.
Privacy and Security
Protecting personal
information in AI systems
through data anonymization,
differential privacy, and secure
model deployment practices.
Transparency and Explainability
Developing interpretable AI models that can explain their decision-
making processes to stakeholders and end users for accountability.
8. Module 2: Python Environment and Essential Tools
Environment Setup
Install and configure Conda package
manager and Jupyter notebooks for
interactive data science and machine
learning development workflows.
Core Libraries
Master essential Python packages
including NumPy for numerical computing,
Pandas for data manipulation, and
Matplotlib for visualization.
Hands-on Practice
Apply learned concepts through
exploratory data analysis on the famous
Titanic dataset, practicing real-world data
science techniques.
9. Setting Up Your AI Development Environment
Conda Package Manager
Conda provides isolated environments for different
projects, managing dependencies and package versions
automatically. This prevents conflicts between projects and
ensures reproducible results across different machines and
team members.
• Create virtual environments
• Manage package dependencies
• Cross-platform compatibility
Jupyter Notebooks
Interactive development environment combining code,
documentation, and visualizations in a single document.
Perfect for exploratory data analysis, prototyping, and
sharing results with stakeholders.
• Interactive code execution
• Rich text and markdown support
• Inline data visualizations
10. Essential Python Libraries for AI
NumPy
Fundamental package for numerical
computing with powerful N-dimensional
array objects and mathematical
functions.
Pandas
Data manipulation and analysis library
providing flexible data structures for
structured data operations.
Matplotlib
Comprehensive plotting library for
creating static, animated, and interactive
visualizations in Python.
Scikit-Learn
Machine learning library featuring simple
and efficient tools for data mining and
analysis.
11. Hands-on: Titanic Dataset
Analysis
891
Training Samples
Passenger records with survival
outcomes
12
Features
Variables including age, class, and
fare
38%
Survival Rate
Overall passenger survival
percentage
12. Module 3: Data Handling and Preprocessing
Data Acquisition
Collect data from various sources
including CSV files, APIs, and SQL
databases using appropriate Python
tools and libraries.
Exploratory Analysis
Investigate data characteristics
through statistical summaries and
visualizations to understand patterns
and relationships.
Data Cleaning
Handle missing values, outliers, and
inconsistencies to prepare high-
quality datasets for machine learning
algorithms.
Feature Engineering
Create and transform features to
improve model performance
through domain knowledge and
statistical techniques.
13. Data Acquisition Strategies
CSV Files
Local and remote comma-separated value files using
Pandas read_csv with various parameters for optimal
loading.
APIs
RESTful web services and JSON responses using requests
library for real-time data integration.
SQL Databases
Relational database connections using SQLAlchemy and
pandas read_sql for structured query execution.
14. Exploratory Data Analysis
Fundamentals
Statistical Summaries
Calculate descriptive
statistics including mean,
median, standard deviation,
and quartiles to understand
data distribution and central
tendencies.
Data Visualization
Create histograms, scatter
plots, and correlation
matrices to identify patterns,
outliers, and relationships
between variables.
Pattern Recognition
Identify trends, seasonality, and anomalies in data through visual
and statistical analysis techniques for informed decision making.
15. Data Cleaning Techniques
Issue Type Detection Method Resolution Strategy
Missing Values isnull(), info() Imputation,
deletion,
interpolation
Outliers IQR, Z-score,
visualization
Removal,
transformation,
capping
Duplicates duplicated(),
value_counts()
Drop duplicates,
keep first/last
Inconsistent
Format
Data type checks,
regex
Standardization,
normalization
16. Feature Engineering Best Practices
Feature Creation
Generate new meaningful variables from existing data
Feature Scaling
Normalize and standardize features for algorithm compatibility
Feature Selection
Identify most relevant features using statistical and ML
methods
17. Module 4: Supervised Learning Fundamentals
Regression Algorithms
Predict continuous numerical values using linear and
polynomial regression techniques. Learn to model
relationships between input features and target variables
for forecasting applications.
• Linear regression fundamentals
• Polynomial feature expansion
• Regularization techniques
Classification Methods
Categorize data into discrete classes using decision trees,
support vector machines, and k-nearest neighbors. Master
techniques for binary and multi-class classification
problems.
• Decision tree algorithms
• SVM kernel methods
• Distance-based classification
18. Linear Regression Deep
Dive
Mathematical
Foundation
Understand the least
squares method, cost
functions, and gradient
descent optimization for
finding the best-fitting line
through data points.
Implementation
Techniques
Build linear regression
models using scikit-learn
and implement from
scratch using NumPy to
understand underlying
mathematical operations.
Model Evaluation
Assess model performance using R-squared, mean squared
error, and residual analysis to determine prediction accuracy and
model validity.
20. Decision Trees for
Classification
Tree Construction
Learn how decision trees split data using entropy, information
gain, and Gini impurity to create optimal decision boundaries.
Pruning Techniques
Prevent overfitting by removing unnecessary branches using pre-
pruning and post-pruning strategies for better generalization.
Interpretation
Visualize and interpret decision paths to understand how the
model makes predictions and identify important features.
21. Support Vector Machines
Linear SVM
Find optimal hyperplane that maximizes margin between
classes using support vectors and quadratic optimization
techniques.
Kernel Trick
Transform data into higher dimensions using RBF, polynomial,
and sigmoid kernels for non-linear classification problems.
Regularization
Control model complexity using C parameter to balance
between maximizing margin and minimizing classification
errors.
22. K-Nearest Neighbors
Algorithm
Distance Calculation
Compute distances between query point and all training samples
using Euclidean, Manhattan, or Minkowski distance metrics for
similarity measurement.
Neighbor Selection
Identify k closest neighbors and handle ties appropriately,
considering the impact of k value on bias-variance tradeoff.
Prediction Generation
Make final predictions using majority voting for classification
or weighted averaging for regression tasks based on
neighbor distances.
23. Model Evaluation Metrics
Classification Metrics
Accuracy, precision, recall, and
F1-score for evaluating
classification performance.
Understand when to use each
metric based on class
imbalance and business
requirements.
Regression Metrics
Mean squared error, root
mean squared error, and
mean absolute error for
assessing regression model
quality and prediction
accuracy.
Cross-Validation
K-fold and stratified cross-validation techniques for robust model
evaluation and reducing variance in performance estimates.
24. Hyperparameter Tuning Strategies
1
Grid Search
Exhaustive search through
predefined parameter combinations
to find optimal hyperparameters
using cross-validation.
2
Random Search
Sample random parameter
combinations for more efficient
exploration of hyperparameter space
with limited computational resources.
3
Bayesian Optimization
Use probabilistic models to guide
hyperparameter search toward
promising regions based on previous
evaluation results.
25. Module 5: Unsupervised Learning
Fundamentals
Pattern Discovery
Advanced anomaly detection techniques
Dimensionality Reduction
PCA and t-SNE for data visualization
Clustering Algorithms
K-means and hierarchical clustering methods
26. K-Means Clustering Algorithm
Initialization
Randomly place k centroids in the
feature space as starting points for
cluster centers.
Assignment
Assign each data point to the nearest
centroid based on Euclidean distance
calculations.
Update
Recalculate centroid positions as the
mean of all assigned points in each
cluster.
Convergence
Repeat until centroids stop moving
significantly or maximum iterations
are reached.
27. Hierarchical Clustering Methods
Agglomerative Clustering
Bottom-up approach starting with individual points as
clusters and merging closest pairs iteratively. Uses linkage
criteria like single, complete, and average linkage to
determine cluster similarity.
• Single linkage (minimum distance)
• Complete linkage (maximum distance)
• Average linkage (mean distance)
Divisive Clustering
Top-down approach beginning with all data as one cluster
and recursively splitting into smaller clusters. Less common
but useful for understanding hierarchical data structures.
• Recursive binary splitting
• Optimal cut point selection
• Dendrogram interpretation
28. Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Dimensionality Reduction
Transform high-dimensional data into lower dimensions while preserving maximum variance and information content.
Variance Explanation
Identify principal components that explain the most variance in data, enabling effective feature selection and noise reduction.
Data Visualization
Project complex datasets into 2D or 3D space for visual exploration and pattern identification in reduced dimensions.
29. t-SNE for Data
Visualization
Non-linear Mapping
Transform high-
dimensional data into 2D
or 3D space while
preserving local
neighborhood structures
and revealing hidden
patterns.
Cluster Visualization
Effectively separate distinct
groups in data, making t-
SNE particularly useful for
exploring cluster structure
and data relationships.
Parameter Tuning
Optimize perplexity and learning rate parameters to achieve
optimal visualization results for different dataset characteristics.
30. Anomaly Detection Techniques
Statistical Methods
Use z-scores, IQR, and statistical distributions to identify data points that deviate significantly from normal patterns.
Isolation Forest
Detect anomalies by isolating observations through random feature selection and splitting in tree-based structures.
One-Class SVM
Learn decision boundary around normal data points to identify outliers in high-dimensional feature spaces.
31. Recommendation Systems Fundamentals
Collaborative Filtering
User-based and item-based recommendations using similarity metrics
Content-Based Filtering
Recommendations based on item features and user preferences
Hybrid Approaches
Combine multiple recommendation techniques for
improved accuracy
32. Module 6: Deep Learning
Fundamentals
Neural Network
Architecture
Understand the structure of
artificial neurons, layers, and
connections that form the
foundation of deep learning
models. Learn how information
flows through networks.
TensorFlow and Keras
Master the essential frameworks
for building and training neural
networks with high-level APIs that
simplify complex deep learning
implementations.
Training Process
Implement feedforward networks and train them on the MNIST dataset to
recognize handwritten digits through backpropagation and gradient
descent.
33. Artificial Neuron Structure
Input Processing
Multiple input signals are weighted and summed together
with bias terms to create the neuron's activation potential.
Activation Function
Non-linear functions like ReLU, sigmoid, or tanh transform
the weighted sum into the neuron's output signal.
Output Propagation
The activated output becomes input for neurons in
subsequent layers, enabling complex pattern recognition
capabilities.
34. Neural Network Layer Types
1 Input Layer
Receives raw data features and passes them to hidden layers
without any transformation or processing operations.
2 Hidden Layers
Perform feature extraction and transformation through
weighted connections and non-linear activation functions for
pattern learning.
3 Output Layer
Produces final predictions using appropriate activation
functions for classification or regression tasks based on
problem requirements.
36. TensorFlow and Keras Framework
TensorFlow Core
Low-level framework providing flexible computation
graphs, automatic differentiation, and distributed
computing capabilities for research and production
deployment. Offers fine-grained control over model
architecture and training processes.
• Computational graph execution
• Automatic differentiation
• Multi-device support
Keras High-Level API
User-friendly interface built on top of TensorFlow that
simplifies neural network construction with intuitive model
building, training, and evaluation methods for rapid
prototyping and development.
• Sequential and functional APIs
• Pre-built layer types
• Easy model compilation
37. Building Your First Neural
Network
Model Architecture Design
Define network structure using Sequential API with Dense layers,
specifying input dimensions, hidden layer sizes, and output layer
configuration for your specific problem.
Compilation Setup
Configure optimizer, loss function, and metrics for training process.
Choose appropriate settings based on problem type: classification or
regression tasks.
Training Execution
Fit the model to training data using batch processing, specify
epochs, and monitor validation performance to prevent
overfitting during training.
38. MNIST Handwritten Digit Recognition
60K
Training Images
Handwritten digit samples for model training
10K
Test Images
Evaluation dataset for performance assessment
28x28
Image Size
Pixel dimensions of each digit image
98%
Accuracy Target
Expected classification performance goal
39. Backpropagation Algorithm
Forward Pass
Input data flows through network
layers generating predictions and
intermediate activations for loss
calculation.
Loss Computation
Calculate prediction error using
appropriate loss function comparing
network output with true target
values.
Backward Pass
Compute gradients of loss with
respect to weights using chain rule,
propagating error backward through
layers.
Weight Update
Adjust network weights using
gradient descent optimization to
minimize loss and improve
prediction accuracy.
40. Module 7: Advanced Deep Learning
Transformers
Attention mechanisms and modern NLP
RNNs & LSTMs
Sequential data processing networks
CNNs
Convolutional networks for image tasks
41. Convolutional Neural
Networks for Images
Convolution Layers
Apply filters to detect local features like edges, textures, and
patterns through sliding window operations with learnable
kernels.
Pooling Layers
Reduce spatial dimensions and computational complexity while
retaining important features through max or average pooling
operations.
Fully Connected Layers
Combine extracted features for final classification or regression
decisions using traditional dense neural network layers.
42. CNN Filter Operations
Edge Detection
Vertical and
horizontal edge
detection filters
identify boundaries
and contours in
images through
gradient
computation.
Blur Filters
Gaussian and box
filters smooth images
and reduce noise
while preserving
important structural
information.
Feature Maps
Multiple filters create
feature maps
highlighting different
aspects of input
images for
hierarchical feature
learning.
43. Recurrent Neural Networks
Fundamentals
1 Sequential Processing
Process input sequences one element at a time, maintaining
hidden state information across time steps for temporal pattern
recognition.
2 Memory Mechanism
Hidden states act as memory, allowing networks to remember
previous inputs and make context-aware predictions for
sequential data.
3 Vanishing Gradients
Traditional RNNs struggle with long sequences due to gradient
vanishing problem, limiting their ability to learn long-term
dependencies.
44. Long Short-Term Memory Networks
Forget Gate
Decides what information to
discard from cell state based on
previous hidden state and current
input, enabling selective memory
management.
Input Gate
Determines which new information
to store in cell state through
candidate value generation and
input gate activation mechanisms.
Output Gate
Controls what parts of cell state to
output as hidden state, filtering
information for next time step and
current output generation.
45. Transformer Architecture Revolution
Self-Attention
Parallel processing of sequence elements with attention weights
Multi-Head Attention
Multiple attention mechanisms capturing different relationships
Positional Encoding
Position information for sequence understanding without
recurrence
46. Attention Mechanism Deep Dive
Query-Key-Value System
Transform input sequences into query, key, and value
matrices to compute attention weights based on similarity
between queries and keys. This mechanism allows models
to focus on relevant parts of input sequences dynamically.
• Query matrix generation
• Key-value pair creation
• Attention weight computation
Scaled Dot-Product
Calculate attention scores using dot product of queries and
keys, scaled by square root of key dimension to prevent
gradient vanishing. Apply softmax for probability
distribution over sequence positions.
• Dot product similarity
• Scaling factor application
• Softmax normalization
47. Module 8: Model Deployment and MLOps
Model Serialization
Save trained models using Pickle and
ONNX formats for cross-platform
compatibility and efficient storage.
API Development
Create REST APIs using Flask and
FastAPI to serve model predictions
as web services.
CI/CD Pipelines
Implement continuous integration
and deployment workflows for
automated model updates and
testing.
Monitoring
Track model performance, data drift,
and system health in production
environments.
48. Model Serialization Techniques
Pickle Format
Python-native serialization for scikit-learn
models, maintaining complete object
state including preprocessing pipelines
and metadata.
ONNX Standard
Open Neural Network Exchange format
enabling cross-platform model
deployment across different frameworks
and runtime environments.
Cloud Storage
Store models in cloud platforms like AWS
S3, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob
for scalable access and version control.
49. REST API Development
with Flask
Flask Application Setup
Initialize Flask app, load trained model, and define prediction
endpoint with proper error handling and input validation for robust
API service.
Request Processing
Parse JSON input data, preprocess features to match training
format, and handle missing values or invalid data gracefully.
Response Generation
Generate model predictions, format results as JSON
responses, and include confidence scores or additional
metadata for client applications.
50. FastAPI for High-
Performance APIs
Performance Benefits
Achieve high-speed API
responses with async support
and automatic request
validation, significantly
outperforming traditional
Flask applications.
Automatic
Documentation
Generate interactive API
documentation automatically
using OpenAPI standards,
making it easier for teams to
understand and test
endpoints.
Type Safety
Leverage Python type hints for automatic request validation,
serialization, and IDE support improving code quality and debugging.
51. CI/CD Pipeline Implementation
1 Version Control
Use Git for model versioning, code management, and collaborative
development with proper branching strategies for team coordination.
2 Automated Testing
Implement unit tests for data processing, model validation, and API
endpoints ensuring code quality and preventing regressions.
3 Containerization
Package applications using Docker for consistent deployment across
development, staging, and production environments with dependency
isolation.
4 Deployment Automation
Automate deployment using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
for seamless model updates and rollback capabilities.
52. Production Monitoring Strategies
Performance Metrics
Track prediction accuracy, response times, and throughput to ensure models maintain expected performance levels in production.
Data Drift Detection
Monitor input data distributions to identify when incoming data differs significantly from training data requiring model retraining.
Alerting Systems
Configure automated alerts for performance degradation, system failures, or anomalous behavior enabling rapid response to issues.
53. Module 9: Projects and
Capstone
Tabular Data Project
Apply supervised learning
techniques to real-world
structured datasets,
implementing end-to-end
pipeline from data preprocessing
to model deployment and
evaluation.
Image Classification
Build convolutional neural
networks for computer vision
tasks, working with image
datasets to solve practical
classification or object detection
problems.
Natural Language Processing
Develop text analysis solutions using modern NLP techniques, from
sentiment analysis to document classification with transformer models.
54. Tabular Data Project: Customer
Churn Prediction
Data Exploration
Analyze customer demographics, usage patterns, and transaction history to
identify key factors influencing customer retention decisions.
Feature Engineering
Create meaningful features from raw data including customer lifetime
value, usage trends, and engagement metrics for predictive modeling.
Model Development
Compare multiple algorithms including logistic regression, random forests,
and gradient boosting to find optimal churn prediction performance.
Business Impact
Deploy model for real-time churn scoring and develop retention strategies
based on model insights and customer segmentation.
55. Image Classification Project: Medical
Diagnosis
Dataset Preparation
Work with medical imaging datasets, implementing proper
data augmentation techniques and ensuring balanced class
distributions. Handle sensitive healthcare data with
appropriate privacy and security measures.
• Image preprocessing pipelines
• Data augmentation strategies
• Privacy compliance protocols
CNN Architecture
Design and implement convolutional neural networks
optimized for medical image analysis, incorporating
transfer learning from pre-trained models like ResNet or
EfficientNet for improved performance.
• Transfer learning implementation
• Custom architecture design
• Model interpretation techniques
56. NLP Project: Sentiment Analysis for Social
Media
Text Preprocessing
Clean and preprocess social media
text data including emoji handling,
URL removal, and normalization
techniques.
Feature Extraction
Implement TF-IDF, word
embeddings, and transformer-based
features for comprehensive text
representation.
Model Training
Train sentiment classification models
using BERT, RoBERTa, or custom
transformer architectures for
optimal performance.
Real-time Analysis
Deploy models for live sentiment
monitoring and trend analysis across
multiple social media platforms.
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57. Capstone Project Development
Problem Definition
Identify real-world challenge and define clear objectives
Solution Design
Architect end-to-end AI system with appropriate technologies
Implementation
Build complete solution with production-ready code quality
Presentation
Deliver compelling demonstration showcasing technical
achievements
58. Your AI Journey Begins
Now
Skills Mastered
You've gained
comprehensive AI expertise
spanning machine
learning, deep learning,
and production
deployment capabilities for
real-world applications.
Professional
Network
Connect with fellow AI
practitioners, instructors,
and industry professionals
to continue learning and
advance your career in
artificial intelligence.
Next Steps
Apply your new skills to challenging projects, pursue advanced
specializations, and contribute to the growing AI community
through innovation and collaboration.