YCWPD 102 - Transformative Potential of Generative AI for Business

Description

Are you curious about the transformative potential of Generative AI (Gen AI) and how it can revolutionize various industries? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in building Gen AI applications and learn about the ethical considerations surrounding this cutting-edge technology? Unlock the power of Generative AI and position yourself as a forward-thinking professional capable of leveraging this groundbreaking technology to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

This immersive two-part workshop is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI, its key concepts, and its applications across different industries. Through a combination of insightful presentations, real-world use cases, and hands-on labs, learn how to harness the potential of Gen AI to create intelligent and creative solutions. 

Part 1 will provide you with a solid foundation in Generative AI, covering its fundamental principles, popular models, and industry-specific use cases. You will also explore the crucial aspects of Responsible AI, ensuring that you develop Gen AI applications with ethics and fairness in mind. 

Part 2 will explore the practical application of Generative AI. Through hands-on labs, you will have the opportunity to build your own Gen AI application from scratch, guided by expert instructors. You will learn how to set up your development environment, choose the appropriate tools and libraries, and implement best practices for security and deployment.

This course has been approved for the Visées program funding.

Develop the skills of your teams with this training, and benefit from a grant of up to $8,000!

The Visées program is an initiative of the Fédération des Chambres de Commerce du Québec (FCCQ) and the Chambre de Commerce du Montréal Métropolitain (CCMM), funded by Upskill Canada (powered by Palette Skills) and the Government of Canada.

When applying to Visées for tuition reimbursement, please use reference code: MCGILL-004.

Apply for a grant from the Visées program

Topics Covered

Part 1: Introduction to Generative AI and Industry Applications

• Overview of Generative AI concepts and terminologies
• Key principles and techniques behind Generative AI models
• Exploration of popular Generative AI models and technologies
• Real-world use cases and architectures of Gen AI in various industries
• Responsible AI: Ethical considerations, bias, fairness, transparency, and privacy

Part 2: Hands-on Generative AI Application Development

• Setting up the development environment for Gen AI applications
• Choosing the appropriate tools, libraries, and dependencies
• Building a Generative AI application from scratch (e.g., chatbot, document summarization)
• Fine-tuning and optimizing the Gen AI model for improved performance
• Security best practices and deployment considerations for Gen AI applications
• Next steps and resources for continued learning and exploration of Gen AI

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this workshop, you should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Generative AI
• Recognize and discuss real-world use cases and architectures of Gen AI across various industries
• Identify and explain the key components and techniques used in Gen AI models
• Apply ethical considerations and best practices for developing Responsible AI applications
• Set up a development environment for building Gen AI applications
• Select and utilize appropriate tools, libraries, and dependencies for Gen AI development
• Build a functional Generative AI application from scratch, such as a chatbot or document summarization tool
• Apply techniques for fine-tuning and optimizing Gen AI models to improve performance and accuracy
• Implement security best practices and consider deployment options for Gen AI applications
• Identify resources and next steps for continued learning and exploration of Generative AI technologies
• Contribute to the development of innovative Gen AI solutions in your industry or organization

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for anyone curious about Generative AI and its transformative potential : 

• Professionals in industries such as healthcare, finance, supply chain, and more, who want to understand the potential of Generative AI and its impact on their industry
• Product managers and innovation leaders seeking to leverage Gen AI for creating new products and services
• Researchers and academics exploring the latest advancements in Generative AI technologies