Junior Artificial Intelligence

Course code: FTCH002

Junior Artificial Intelligence is ideal for those interested in technology and coding, recommended for kids aged between 9-12 years old.

Ideal for learning more about a hobby or extra curricular home education
Learn the basics of machine learning!
Students create their own celebrity response bot
Create a friendly alien detector
Build confidence with Scratch and Python
Will need own laptop or PC ideally MacOs 10.12 or Windows 7
Learning through videos, online activities and informal quizzes

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For those budding computer wizzes, this Artificial Intelligence course is perfect to keep kids brains challenged, engaged and of course playful.

Designed for those aged between 9-12 years old with a keen interest in modern technology, coding, artificial intelligence and robots, this course will give kids a whole new range of skills that may not be available at school.

Let them discover how a computer named ‘Deep Blue’ beat a chess grandmaster and make a celebrity response bot! Watch how they train a video game to play itself and create a friendly alien detector.

Set up their future and enrol on a course with lifelong computing skills that can be used for future education or jobs.

Course Duration

Unlimited.

Course Outcome

Competent understanding of how AI works. Certificate of completion.

Entry Requirements

Students of any age can enrol on this course however our guidance is that it’s ideal for those aged 9-12 years old. Access to recent laptop / computer is required.

Assessment

Informal quiz.

The fundamentals of Machine Learning and what confidence means in AI models

What Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is
How AI is used in a real world context
What an algorithm is and how it is used in AI
The fundamentals of ‘classification’, ‘recognition’ and ‘machine confidence’ in AI

What AI can and cannot do well

Understanding of key programming concepts such as functions, variables, data types and loops
How to create computer graphics

Tools for creating and incorporating AI into applications such as Scratch and Python

Further understanding of key coding concepts and applying them to build a game
Learn how to test and debug code
How to use AI ‘classification’ in a program

The functions that AI machines do really well and how they are being used in the world already

How to use industry standard AI
Learn about bias in data and building robust data-sets

Confidence in writing and creating code

Incorporate design thinking principles around ideation and prototyping in project design and problem solving

How to use algorithms and functions as well as how to test and debug code

Course requirements

There are a number of requirements needed before you or your child enrol onto this course. Students of any age can enrol on this course however our recommendation is that it’s ideal for those aged 9-12 years old.

Computer requirements

A basic laptop from the last five years will be sufficient. You will need to have your own device in order to connect to our online learning platform. We recommend the following PCs are suitable.

MacOS
– MacOs 10.12 or later
– All intel based Macbooks and iMacs since 2015
– 8GB RAM
– Min 1GB available storage

Windows Device
– Windows 7 or later
– Using Intels i3 (i5 recommended) since 2013
– 8GB RAM
– Min 1gb storage space available

Internet speeds

– 15mbps connection or better is recommended.

For reference, if you can stream YouTube videos full screen without buffering and it looks good then you’re good to go!

Study method

This course will be studied through distance learning online. Learn when and wherever you can, as long as you have access to internet. All of the course will be available online, so receiving your materials is easy.

You will also receive tutor support via email and telephone.

Students will work independently at their own pace through learning materials and assignments, and also have weekly live onscreen tutorials for sharing progress and problem-solving.

Assessment

All of the course is housed on an online learning platform. There are a number of tasks to complete and an informal quiz to test skills learnt.

Course Outcome

Students will understand the basics of AI and will have created their very own celeb celebrity response bot and friendly alien detector. They will also have confidence using Scratch and Python.

Once they have finished the course, their profile with XP (Experience Points) will be sent by email.

What are course tutors like?

Course instructors are often Computer Science and Engineering students. All our instructors undergo in-person training in the curriculum of the course and in Child Safety Policies.

What tech does my student need to take part?

A basic laptop from the last 5 years will be sufficient. You will need to have your own device in order to connect to our online learning platform. We recommend the
following PCs are suitable:
● MacOS
○ MacOS 10.12 or later
○ All intel based Macbooks and iMacs since 2015
○ 8GB RAM
○ min 1GB available storage
○ webcam
● Windows Device
○ Windows 7 or later
○ Using Intel i3 (i5 recommended) since 2013
○ 8GB RAM
○ Min 1gb storage space available
○ webcam
If you do not have a computer that meets the computer requirements, we can provide a
cloud-based solution for most courses. This will give you access to a high-spec computer
via the cloud, meaning you simply use a very basic device that can access the internet and
has a screen, keyboard and mouse.
Internet speed of 15mbps connection or better is recommended. If you can stream YouTube videos full screen without buffering and it looks good then you’re good to go!

What course should my child do next?

We have a few different courses available for younger students. For students interested in game design we have a Video Game Design course, or if your child loves Minecraft, or wants to get started on Minecraft and learn about modding and building Minecraft Worlds, our Minecraft Maker course is a great choice for them!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.