Introduction to Machine Learning: Art of the Possible (AWS)

ABOUT THIS COURSE: This digital course is designed to help business decision makers understand the fundamentals of machine learning (ML).

• Course level: Fundamental
• Duration: 30 minutes

Activities: This course includes presentations, videos, and knowledge assessments. Course objectives In this course, you will learn to:

• Understand the basics of machine learning to help evaluate the benefits and risks associated with adopting ML in various business cases

Intended audience This course is intended for:

• Nontechnical business leaders and other business decision makers who are, or will be, involved in ML projects
• Participants of the AWS Machine Learning Embark program, and Machine Learning Solutions Lab (MLSL) discovery workshops

Prerequisites: We recommend that attendees of this course have:

• Basic knowledge of computers and computer systems
• Some basic knowledge of the concept of machine learning

Course outline: Module 1: How can machine learning help?

• Define artificial intelligence
• Define machine learning
• Describe the different business domains impacted by machine learning
• Describe the positive feedback loop (flywheel) that drives ML projects
• Describe the potential for machine learning in underutilized markets

Module 2: How does machine learning work?

• Describe artificial intelligence
• Describe the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning

Module 3: What are some potential problems with machine learning?

• Describe the differences between simple and complex models
• Understand unexplainability and uncertainty problems with machine learning models

Module 4: Conclusion