Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024

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Nepal

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A comprehensive six-month course to help you in advancing your career to the next level.

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Program FAQs

The extent of AI use is widespread within modern and diverse economic and social bubbles, and this innovative trend will continue to swell every passing year. As such, the need for AI specialists is also simultaneously on the rise. The current market demand-and-supply of AI talent, however, is not on equal footing, with the demand surpassing the supply. Thus, a career in AI is extremely ripe for sowing and laden with many opportunities. Not to mention, the need for skilled AI professionals spans nearly every industry, from financial services, healthcare, technology, media, and marketing to government and military, national security, IoT-enabled systems, agriculture, gaming, and retail, to name a few. Also, designing AI systems that can take decisions by themselves is quite rewarding!

Yes, after successful completion of the program, deserving candidates will get job placement opportunities at Fusemachines.

Completing the AI Fellowship program opens up a world of exciting career prospects in the field of AI. Graduates of the program have gained valuable skills and practical experience, making them highly sought-after by top tech companies worldwide.

The program's strong industry connections and network provide excellent job placement opportunities, including the possibility of placement at Fusemachines. Many alumni have secured positions at renowned companies, leveraging their expertise in AI to contribute to groundbreaking projects. The AI Fellowship serves as a stepping stone for a successful career in AI, offering stability, competitive salaries, and the potential for growth in a rapidly evolving field.

The course is 24 Weeks long. 21 Weeks for the course contents and 3 Weeks for Project works.

Absolutely! To prepare for the AI Fellowship program, it is beneficial to have a solid foundation in certain subjects. We recommend taking courses in linear algebra, probability, statistics and basic calculus. Additionally, having some programming and computer science knowledge, particularly in python, will be advantageous. These preparatory courses will help you familiarize yourself with the key concepts and tools used in AI and data science.

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The current state of market demand-and-supply for AI talent is such that the demand for competent AI talent far outweighs the supply. This is true both in and outside Nepal. Choosing a career in AI and ML will ensure a promising future. According to a research by S&P Global, AI-related jobs are cited as the second most sought-after career prospects. What’s more, the outlook for AI careers is also excellent, with the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a 13% jump in computer-related occupations between 2016 and 2026. The number of companies utilizing AI-enabled services is rapidly growing in Nepal as well, with different sectors such as banking, finance, and healthcare, inviting AI and ML engineers, data analysts, and scientists to improve integrated systems with AI. Innovative sectors in the country using AI-enabled services include mobile and internet banking, online shopping portals, financial institutions, online and blended education sects, IT sectors, public service sectors, customer service sectors, automation in agriculture and healthcare, among others.

The Microdegree™ in AI courses can be pursued by students and engineers who already possess basic Computer Science and Mathematics foundations. These prerequisites include basic knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics. The program also requires programming experience in Python and know-how on the implementation of computer science algorithms and object-oriented programming. Participants should have the ability to run programs and interpret output from a command line terminal or shell. Ideally, students fitting the enrollment criteria generally include 4th year graduating students who check off the specifications. Prior to enrollment, students will be required to undergo an eligibility test to check if they have enough foundational skills to take the course. Additionally, you can also choose to pursue either or both of the courses in the Microdegree™ Specialization program after the completion of the Microdgeree in AI program.

As part of the AI Fellowship program, participants will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that align with real-world AI applications. These projects are designed to provide hands-on experiences and practical knowledge in applying AI techniques to solve complex problems. You will work on projects in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, data analysis, generative AI, Large Language Models and more.

These courses are not university-accredited courses. They are provided by Fusemachines and are recognized by many other organizations.

Yes. All live lectures and discussion sessions will be recorded for your convenience. You can access the recorded sessions at any time through our online platform. In addition to live lectures, the program provides comprehensive self-study materials, including videos and programming notebooks, which you can access and review at your own time. Our program is designed to accommodate students from different locations, allowing you to join classes remotely.

Yes, students will be required to do certain project works pertaining to each course. Project works contribute 30% to the final grading in each course.

Classes will be held in the evening time, Course Schedule will be announced after the selection.
Hear what our fellows have to say about the program

About AI Fellowship Program

The Fusemachines AI Fellowship is a dynamic 6 month course, held mostly online, designed by leading global AI and tech experts. The course is created to upskill AI students and professionals, provide hands-on experiences and real-world AI applications.

The program is updated yearly to offer the most advanced tools that reflect the needs of the growing market. This year, fellows are not only offered a full scholarship and a Microdegree™, but also career opportunities at top tech companies around the world.

Post-fellowship outcomes

Course overview

Course Overview
The Fusemachines AI Fellowship Program is a Microdegree™ program for Artificial Intelligence created by leading US university faculty members and AI industry experts.
It is designed to upskill in AI and Data Science expertise for a promising career in AI. Over the course of 6 months, participants will:
  • Attend weekly expert lectures
  • Learn how to clean, map and analyze data
  • Work through various learning modules to upskill in AI
  • Learn about machine mearning, deep learning and the math and data science that makes them work
  • Complete group and independent projects
  • Learn how to clean, map and analyze data
  • Complete real-world projects

Syllabus highlights

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Generative AI

  • Large language models (LLMs)
  • Image generations
  • Prompt engineering
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Machine Learning

  • Regression
  • Classification
  • Clustering
  • Performance metrics
  • Reinforcement learning
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Computer Vision

  • Object detection
  • Image segmentation
  • Image generation
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Natural Language Processing

  • Text extraction
  • Named entity recognition (NER)
  • Sentiment analysis
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Neural Network and Deep Learning

  • Artificial neural networks
  • TensorFlow/PyTorch
  • Training, evaluating and fine tuning models
  • CNNs, RNNs, GANs and SOTA models
  • Deep reinforcement learning
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MLOPs

  • Deployment
  • Monitoring
  • ML as a service
What's included
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Courses taught by industry experts
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Access to AI-enabled education platform & community
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Weekly guest lectures on hot topics
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Weekly newsletter on trending news
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Opportunity to work with other students during group projects
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Student community forum and collaboration opportunities
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Certificate of completion

AI Fellowship journey

AI Fellowship
Step 1
Online application
Deadline: March 10 2024
  • Complete and submit form
  • Receive confirmation email
Note:
Please check your spam folder if you don't see the confirmation email in your inbox.
Step 2
Online entrance exam
March 11-17 2024
  • Sign into our LMS platform
  • Take one hour aptitude test
Step 3
Online interview
March 21-27 2024
  • Shortlisted candidates are interviewed
  • Final selection
Step 4
Enrollment
April 8 2024
  • Enroll and onboard
  • Start your AI fellowship journey!

Prerequisites

The Fellowship is geared towards IT students in their final year of education and graduates and professionals with a background in computer science and IT.

Those hoping to participate in the program must:
  • Have taken courses on linear algebra, probability, statistics and basic calculus
  • Have taken some programming and computer science courses
  • Have python programming skills
  • Be proficient in English
  • Work well with others, be a good communicator and have a positive learning attitude
All applicants will be asked to complete an entrance exam to assess whether they have the skills needed to participate in the program. Students will be tested on:
  • Programming (specifically python programming)
  • Linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics
  • IQ and problem-solving
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Why join our AI Fellowship?

  • Take courses designed and taught by leading AI experts
  • Master AI foundations including Generative AI
  • Join a community of global AI leaders, professionals and fellow alums
  • Specialize in your field by becoming an AI expert
  • Advance your career to build financial independence
  • Become a leader in your industry and make a lasting impact
  • Be a part of our mission to #DemocratizeAI
Program leaders

Our PhDs, AI industry experts and faculty from top universities around the world designed the course to provide advanced AI skills, career opportunities, and a lasting impact.

Machine Learning
Sameer Maskey, PhD
Founder and CEO,
Fusemachines Inc.
Adj. Associate Professor, Columbia University
Bülent Uyaniker, PhD
Bülent Uyaniker, PhD
Sr. Data Scientists,
Fusemachines Inc.
Former faculty of Univ. of British Columbia
Manjula Devananda
Manjula Devananda, PhD
Sr. Manager, AI Research Scientist, Fusemachines
Machine Learning
Suresh Manandhar
Head of AI Research,
Fusemachines
Formerly Head of Artificial Intelligence Research Group, University of York, UK
Rakesh Kumar Katuwal
Rakesh Katuwal, PhD
Director of AI services,
Fusemachines
Rojesh Man Shikharakar
Rojesh M. Shikharakar
Sr. Manager of Academics, Fusemachines
Visiting Faculty at Kathmandu University, Nepal