Gwangju Buk-gu Launches and Operates Online Program for Training AI Practical Talent

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 24th that it signed an agreement with Chonnam National University Lifelong Education Center on the 22nd and will open and operate the ‘2020 AI Match-Up Online Education Course’ for residents, university students, and employees.

This project was prepared to cultivate practical talents in the field of artificial intelligence in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution era.

The education period is from next month until February of next year, and it will be operated in courses of ▲Introduction (AI Basic Mathematics, AI Basic Programming) ▲Common (Deep Learning, Introduction to Machine Learning) ▲Advanced and Applied (Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Speech Recognition).

If students complete more than 70% of the course, the tuition fee will be fully supported, and those who complete the advanced and applied courses will be issued a job competency certificate through self-assessment certification.

They are recruiting 20 students including residents registered in Buk-gu, current students and graduates of universities located in Buk-gu, and employees of companies located in Buk-gu, and applications can be made through the Chonnam National University Lifelong Education Center website.

Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, “One of the important factors in creating an AI city is talent cultivation,” and added, “We will continue to develop and operate various educational programs to cultivate talents suitable for the 4th Industrial Revolution era.”

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