Elements of AI

The Elements of AI is an exceptional online course that provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of artificial intelligence. The course is created by the University of Helsinki and Reaktor, and it is available for free to anyone who wants to learn about AI.

One of the best aspects of the course is that it is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. The course is divided into short modules that cover the fundamental concepts of AI, such as machine learning, neural networks, and ethics in AI. The modules are presented in an engaging and interactive format, with real-life examples and quizzes to reinforce the learning.

The course also includes practical exercises that allow learners to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. These exercises are challenging but rewarding, and they provide a valuable opportunity to develop practical skills in AI.

The instructors of the course are experts in the field, and their passion for AI shines through in their teaching. They are always available to answer questions and provide guidance, and they are dedicated to helping learners succeed.

Overall, I highly recommend the Elements of AI to anyone who wants to learn about AI. It is an excellent course that provides a solid foundation in the field and is accessible to everyone. The course is engaging, informative, and practical, and it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in AI.

I undertook this course by chance, but now I can really treasure how much I have learnt into the world of AI, even though it was very basic and preliminary! It's just the beginning of a long journey, but once our spark is ignited by it's flavour and course material, it simply becomes amazing and you start to cherish the contents.

The course material got me completely fascinated and made me get engrossed so much I finished the entire 6 chapters in 2 and a Half weeks instead of 6! Spending more than 2-3 hrs every day. Many others have finished at speedneck speed of just 4-5 days.
Initially, I took it very casually in doing the exercises, even I did not register for the EoAI support platform, where you can find the Members receiving support from Dr. (Prof.) Teemu Roos (The Course Lead Instructor) from the Department of Computer Science, Univ. Of Helsinki. There were other staffs on the 'Spectrum' platform. The peer review is always there to to interact and extend the necessary help when required.

The subject is well designed, planned and executed with extraordinary simple language to understand and comprehend, followed by examples and Exercises to do immediately, which makes learning a fun!

I can keep writing of the benefits and the well deserved accolades for this course (and it's designers) which is rated very high amongst world rating of MOOC courses. My only suggestion, kindly delve more seriously and sincerely while undertaking the course and do the exercises taking pains to read the material provided repeatedly, since answers are hidden within the given statements. Moreover, attention to language is very important in the exercise questions. Fun Learning for Everyone!!! Cheers!!

My only suggestions to the Univ. Of Helsinki and Reaktor to kindly provide more live examples, which may ease in the understanding process, with Videos wherever possible. Otherwise a stupendous work and the Certificate that you receive is equally remarkable and admirable, and that too absolutely Free of any Cost / Charge........!!!! Isn't that amazing....??

Thanks to everyone at Reaktor and University of Helsinki, and the Finnish Govt. without which I am sure this would not have been possible.

Warm Regards to everyone,

Sujit

The course on elements of AI provided a comprehensive and informative overview of the field. The content was well-structured and easy to follow, making it accessible to beginners like myself. The course covered a wide range of topics, including machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, providing a solid foundation in the key concepts and techniques of AI.

The interactive nature of the course, with quizzes and exercises throughout, helped reinforce my understanding and allowed me to apply what I had learned in a practical manner. The course also provided real-world examples and case studies, illustrating how AI is being used in various industries and applications.

One aspect of the course that I particularly appreciated was the emphasis on ethical considerations in AI. The module on ethics highlighted the potential risks and challenges associated with AI, such as bias and privacy concerns. It encouraged critical thinking and prompted me to consider the ethical implications of AI in my own life and society as a whole.

The course also provided additional resources and recommended readings for further exploration, allowing me to delve deeper into specific topics that interested me. The online platform was user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and access the course materials.

Overall, the course on elements of AI was an excellent introduction to the field. It provided a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts and techniques of AI, while also addressing the ethical considerations associated with its development and implementation. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in gaining a basic understanding of AI.

Anonymous completed this course.
I undertook this course by chance, but now I can really treasure how much I have learnt into the world of AI, even though it was very basic and preliminary! It's just the beginning of a long journey, but once our spark is ignited by it's flavour and course material, it simply becomes amazing and you start to cherish the contents.

The course material got me completely fascinated and made me get engrossed so much I finished the entire 6 chapters in 2 and a Half weeks instead of 6! Spending more than 2-3 hrs every day. Many others have finished at speedneck speed of just 4-5 days.

Initially, I took it very casually in doing the exercises, even I did not register for the EoAI support platform, where you can find the Members receiving support from Dr. (Prof.) Teemu Roos (The Course Lead Instructor) from the Department of Computer Science, Univ. Of Helsinki. There were other staffs on the 'Spectrum' platform. The peer review is always there to to interact and extend the necessary help when required.

The subject is well designed, planned and executed with extraordinary simple language to understand and comprehend, followed by examples and Exercises to do immediately, which makes learning a fun!

I can keep writing of the benefits and the well deserved accolades for this course (and it's designers) which is rated very high amongst world rating of MOOC courses. My only suggestion, kindly delve more seriously and sincerely while undertaking the course and do the exercises taking pains to read the material provided repeatedly, since answers are hidden within the given statements. Moreover, attention to language is very important in the exercise questions. Fun Learning for Everyone!!! Cheers!!

My only suggestions to the Univ. Of Helsinki and Reaktor to kindly provide more live examples, which may ease in the understanding process, with Videos wherever possible. Otherwise a stupendous work and the Certificate that you receive is equally remarkable and admirable, and that too absolutely Free of any Cost / Charge........!!!! Isn't that amazing....??

Thanks to everyone at Reaktor and University of Helsinki, and the Finnish Govt. without which I am sure this would not have been possible.

Warm Regards to everyone,

Nisha Maheshwari

On my quest to understand and explore the world of data-science, I found the course, Elements of AI, in a Medium post about top 20 courses for data-science beginners. I started right away. I found the lessons to be exclusively written for beginners with simple to understand language with real-world examples. The homework problems were provided to be solved on an easy to use interface. The lessons pick up pace and complexity from beginning to the end. The homework makes you think hard about your personal opinion on the techniques and ways to understand the digital world around you in a mind-blowing fashion! At the least, that was what I felt.
All through it was a wonderfully interactive course and kudos to the teachers and the content developers. It was a enlightening experience. Although the course can be revisited even after completion for the lessons, my personal advise would be to take notes for every lesson and read through the sources provided and get a deeper and better understanding of AI through this course.

I think it was an interesting course and something I have been searching for. I already had some pre-knowledge about AI, but this course put it into a better context and made me think critical about certain aspects of AI.

One example where I got more knowledge is the difference between general AI compared to specific AI. When you read about AI in media you get the picture that general AI is something that will come, even if I have been questioning this. Through this course I got more knowledge why to be critical towards progress in general AI. However, it should be valuable to see the other side as well, since I met several people from tech who believe in the progress of general AI.

I appreciate most of the tasks in the course, even if I sometimes did not understand what the goal was or the purpose. One example of a task which I misunderstood was chapter 3, Bayers' theorem. I read in Spectrum that it also was many other who misunderstood the purpose and how to do. I have actually studied statistics and have been working with Bayers' theorem before (however it was described different then), but I still did not get it in this context, it was something with the description which I did not grasp.

I think it was good with information about what you can do next after the course, i.e. links to other courses and youtube talks. I would also think it should be valuable to get information about real meeting places or activities where you can learn or discuss AI after the course. I still have a lot of questions about AI and how to implement it and it's not enough with just online courses, I want to talk with people in real life!

Una de las cosas que más me gustó del curso fue la forma en que se presentaba la información. Los conceptos se presentaban de manera clara y concisa, y se utilizaban ejemplos concretos para ilustrarlos. Además, el curso incluía videos y tareas interactivas que ayudaban a hacer la información más interesante y fácil de comprender.

Otra ventaja de Elements of AI es que es accesible para personas sin conocimientos previos en IA. El curso comienza con los conceptos básicos y luego se va profundizando en temas más avanzados. Esto significa que, incluso si no tienes experiencia previa en IA, puedes seguir el curso y aprender mucho.

En general, me pareció que Elements of AI es un curso excelente para aquellas personas interesadas en aprender más sobre IA. Es fácil de seguir, está bien estructurado y está diseñado para ser accesible para todos. Sin duda, lo recomendaría a cualquiera que quisiera aprender sobre IA de manera fácil y accesible.