Introduction to Watson AI

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Introduction to Watson AI

Introduction to Watson AI

Explore IBM's portfolio of artificial intelligence services, tools, and APIs. Develop your knowledge of IBM Watson services, and explore its use cases through real-life examples.

Build your skills for an exciting career in AI.

Self-Paced

Mentored

BEGINNER

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8 weeks, online
4-6 hours/week
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This course is part of a program:

If you wish, you can enroll for the program also or enroll this course individually.

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Smart AI applications are helping businesses to flourish, and IBM Watson services is one of the key tools facilitating this growth. This course introduces you to various services in the IBM Watson portfolio, and expands your understanding of the breadth of AI applications that can be built using these services.
In this course, you will discover how to get started with artificial intelligence using IBM Watson. You will learn about Watson and how it works, and explore its use cases through real-life examples. You will then build your understanding of several Watson services in order to utilize AI to build smart apps.
If you're keen to build smart AI applications, it's critical that you are familiar with IBM Watson services. This course will introduce you to this key skill and enable you to take another great step towards a rewarding AI career.

This course comprises four purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey. If you are thinking about taking the course separately, it is worth noting that it is part of the IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate Program and you may want to consider enrolling for the whole program rather than just enrolling for one course at a time.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules or submitting assignments. To give you an idea of how long the course takes to complete, it is anticipated that if you work 4-6 hours per week, you will complete the program in 8 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And you will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community and mentors through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include videos, reading material, and online exams questions.
As part of our mentoring service you will have access to valuable guidance and support throughout the course. We provide a dedicated discussion space where you can ask questions, chat with your peers, and resolve issues. Depending on the payment plan you have chosen, you may also have access to live classes and webinars, which are an excellent opportunity to discuss problems with your mentor and ask questions. Mentoring services will vary across packages.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your IBM Certificate.

  • An understanding of how Watson AI works.
  • An understanding of some of the Watson AI services offered on the IBM Cloud.
  • An understanding of how organizations can use Watson AI services, and the types of situations in which each service applies.
  • An understanding of the common use cases for AI.

  • Individuals who are keen to begin their career in artificial intelligence.
  • College graduates looking to land their first AI job.
  • Experienced developers seeking to upskill, enhance their AI knowledge, and participate in AI projects.


  • A basic understanding of AI and familiarity with AI terminology.
  • Course Outline

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    About this course

    04 Modules

    01 Skill

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    Includes

    Discussion space

    05 Hands-on labs

    07 Exercises

    04 Quizzes

    34 Videos

    08 Knowledge checks

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    IBM Watson

    This course has been created by

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    Rav Ahuja

    Global Program Director

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    FAQs

    IBM Watson for AI is a tool created that has been created by IBM to enable businesses to automate complicated processes and, in doing so, save employees a significant amount of time with respect to repetitive tasks. This then, in turn, improves productivity.

    IBM Watson has been designed by IBM to enable organizations to collect information and data from an extensive range of sources so that they can then glean insights from that data. It includes a useful portfolio of AI capabilities such as tools for building AI models and pre-built applications.

    Yes, it does. IBM Watson offers a fantastic suite of pre-built applications. Good examples include: IBM Watson Assistant, Watson Discovery, Watson Natural Language Understanding, Watson Speech to Text, Watson Text to Speech, Watson Knowledge Studio, Watson Language Translator, Watson Natural Language Classifier. Plus, it also has specific applications that have been developed for key business areas, such as advertising, business operations, and human resources. To find out more about the huge choice of applications available, click here: https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/watson/products-services.

    This course runs 100% online. You will not have to turn up to any classes in person. With this in mind, therefore, you will need appropriate access to the internet and the required technology to be able to use the course materials. The materials for the course are in the form of articles, videos, and knowledge checks. Plus, you will be able to connect easily with others on the course and your mentors through the discussion space.

    Please note that it is possible to enroll for this course alone, however it is also part of the IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate Program, which provides an excellent introduction to the subject of AI for learners seeking to build a career in this field.

    This course, Introduction to Watson AI, has been developed as part of the IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate Program. However, it is possible to enroll on this course without having enrolled on the program, and you will still gain your IBM Professional Certificate for the individual course even if youre not enrolled on the full program. There are no prerequisites for enrolling onto the course.

    Introduction to Watson AI

    Course Offering

    certificate

    Type of certificate

    IBM Certificate

    course

    About this course

    04 Modules

    01 Skill

    includes

    Includes

    Discussion space

    05 Hands-on labs

    07 Exercises

    04 Quizzes

    34 Videos

    08 Knowledge checks

    create

    Create

    Using AutoAI to predict outcomes

    exercises

    Exercises to explore

    IBM Watson

    This course has been created by

    profile-image

    Rav Ahuja

    Global Program Director

    View on LinkedIn

    Newsletters & Updates

    Subscribe to get the latest tech career trends, guidance, and tips in your inbox.