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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world, influencing everything from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. The Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence and Applications introduces learners to the essential concepts, tools, and techniques that form the foundation of modern AI. Through practical exercises and simple projects, participants explore data analysis, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and generative AI. The course provides an accessible pathway for beginners to understand how intelligent systems are built and how AI is applied to solve real problems responsibly.
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Target Group<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

This course is designed for learners who have basic knowledge of Python programming and wish to expand their skills into the field of Artificial Intelligence. It is ideal for school leavers, undergraduates, professionals, and technology enthusiasts with an interest in understanding and applying AI concepts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Fundamental knowledge of Python programming is required, including working with variables, data types, control structures, and basic functions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Selection Process<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Candidates will be selected through a short selection examination that evaluates reasoning skills, basic computing awareness, fundamental Python knowledge, and general aptitude relevant to learning the core concepts of Artificial Intelligence.

For more details, please visit the \u201cApplication Process<\/a>\u201d page.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Course Highlights<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

Course Objective<\/strong>
Introduce learners to core Artificial Intelligence concepts and help them apply fundamental AI techniques to practical problems through guided, hands on learning.

Course Contents<\/strong>
\u25cf\u00a0Understand the key ideas behind Artificial Intelligence and its applications in everyday life
\u25cf\u00a0Explore basic data analysis techniques used to examine and interpret real world datasets
\u25cf\u00a0Build introductory machine learning models and learn how they make predictions
\u25cf\u00a0Gain experience in simple computer vision and natural language processing tasks
\u25cf\u00a0Discover the basics of neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI
\u25cf\u00a0Learn about responsible AI, including fairness, privacy, and ethical considerations<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Awarding Certificate<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

To receive the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Applications, participants must:

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0Maintain a minimum attendance of 80 percent
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0Obtain a minimum final mark of 40 percent

The final marks shall be determined through a combination of In-Course Assessments (50%) and the Final Examination (50%).<\/em>

Certificate Categories:<\/strong>

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0Distinction<\/strong> for final marks of 75 percent or above
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0Merit<\/strong> for final marks from 55 percent to 74 percent
\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0Pass<\/strong> for final marks from 40 percent to 54 percent

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but score below 40 percent will receive a Letter of Participation<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Fees<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>

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LKR 16,000.00<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Course Duration<\/h5><\/div>

36 Hours<\/strong><\/strong>
(12 Saturdays – 09:00am – 12:00pm)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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