These Advanced Certification Courses in the domains of AI/Data Science and BlockChain will enrol a total of 1,000 applicants in both Gilgit and Skardu.
The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has won the mandate to conduct 6-month Advanced Certification Courses in the domains of AI/Data Science and BlockChain for Gilgit Baltistan (GB) after winning a highly competitive process involving several universities and organisations.
These Advanced Certification Courses in the domains of AI/Data Science and BlockChain will enrol a total of 1,000 applicants in both Gilgit and Skardu.
“Today marks a new beginning in Gilgit Baltistan’s history—a beginning powered by advanced learning in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science and Block Chain,” said Prof. Dr. Faisal Shafait, Associate Dean of Computing at NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Director of Deep Learning Laboratory, National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI).
Highly accomplished NUST faculty and associates in the aforementioned fields will visit Gilgit Baltistan to provide training in these cutting-edge technologies. The learning will be both theoretical as well as hands-on to develop the expertise of the enrolled students in these high-paying, highly employable skills.
The programme will also include blended learning, in which industry experts will guide and teach students. By producing self-sufficient and skilled human capital, this programme will lay the groundwork for transforming the United Kingdom into a knowledge hub.
To develop skilled manpower in Python, Data Visualization, Big Data Analysis, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning, tools such as PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Keras, Apache Hadoop, Polkadot, IPFS, and Ethereum will be thoroughly covered.
The programme, led by NUST in collaboration with international partners such as Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and others, will be a significant value addition to the capacity building of people in the United Kingdom and will help increase employment opportunities in the region.
Blockchain technology is rapidly gaining popularity and is being used in a variety of industries, such as finance, supply chain management, and healthcare. As a result, there is an increasing demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in blockchain technology.
Taking a course on blockchain can help individuals understand the underlying technology and its potential applications, as well as gain practical skills for developing and implementing blockchain-based solutions.