AI for Defence

Education & Training

PROGRAMME: AI for Defence (ID 6.5)

Format: Online

Language: English

EQF level: 6

Dates: 22 May – 9 June, 2023

Registration closing date: 8 May, 2023

Instructor:  Baptiste PESQUET

Hours: 10 + 5 hours of asynchronous personal work

Host institution: University of Bordeaux / Bordeaux INP (France)

Description of the course

This module is an overview of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a focus on their application to the Defence sector.

We’ll discover the Machine Learning workflow on a real-world example. Fundamentals (data management, model training, and result assessment) will be addressed. The artificial neural networks paradigm will be studied up to Deep Learning, using state-of-the-art tools from the rich Python ecosystem.

But Artificial Intelligence is not all about technique, and issues like bias, fairness and robustness will also be presented. In order to acquire practical skills, several exercises and a hands-on application of Machine Learning to malware detection will be proposed to attendees.

Pre-requisites:

  • B2 English level
  • Basic Knowledge of programming in any language

This programme is focused on:

  • Professionals working in the Defence and AeroSpace Industry (up-skilling and re-skilling activities)

SCHEDULE

22/05/2023
12:30 to 13:30 (CET)
Demystifying AI

+ 5 hours of asynchronous personal work

23/05/2023
12:30 to 13:30 (CET)
Introduction to Machine Learning
25/05/2023
12:30 to 13:30 (CET)
The Python ecosystem for Machine Learning
26/05/2023
12:30 to 13:30 (CET)
The Machine Learning workflow (part 1)
30/05/2023
12:30 to 13:30 (CET)
The Machine Learning workflow (part 2)
01/06/2023
12:30 -13:30 (CET)
Machine Learning fundamentals (part 1)
05/06/2023
12:30 – 13:30 (CET)
Machine Learning fundamentals (part 2)
06/06/2023
12:30 – 13:30 (CET)
Neural networks
08/06/2023
12:30 – 13:30 (CET)
Machine Learning issues
09/06/2023
12:30 – 13:30 (CET)
Application to malware detection

Learning outcomes:

  • Machine Learning overview
  • Machine Learning fundamentals
  • Artificial neural networks
  • Machine Learning issues
  • Prepare datasets for training
  • Build Machine Learning models on various data types
  • Use standard Python libraries for Machine Learning
  • Understand the benefits and limits of Machine Learning approaches
  • Apply Machine Learning wisely, in accordance with ethical rules

IMPORTANT: This programme is EXCLUSIVE FOR partners of the ASSETs+ Consortium and members of our Network. If you want to become part of our ecosystem, you just have to fill out a 2 minute form here before signing up for the course below.

Registration closing date: 8 May, 2023