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Class Ranking Hierarchy of Rank Badges

The purpose of this Tiered badging system to recognize your progress and achievements in this class for the purpose of giving you what we call in success psychology a “Short Loop Reward Cycle”.

Here is our five-tier class ranking hierarchy that aligns with the themes of development and operations in cloud environments for AI model building:

This badging system not only gamifies the learning process but also helps inculcate/develop/stimulate a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, essential traits for future leaders in the technology sector.

Welcome Aboard the AI Engineering Academy

Greetings, Cadets of the AI Engineering Academy!

As you embark on this transformative journey, we are excited to introduce the Tiered Badging System, a cornerstone of our curriculum designed to celebrate your progress and achievements as you ascend through the ranks of AI expertise.

Short Feedback Loop Reward Cycles.

Inspired by the esteemed Starfleet Academy, this system is not merely about tracking accomplishments; it is about motivating you to excel in every facet of your AI education and career preparation.

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Your Mission: Advancing Through the Ranks

Just as Starfleet cadets are rigorously trained to become leaders in the galaxy, you too will follow a path designed to mold you into a leader in the field of artificial intelligence.

Here’s how you will progress:

Your Journey Begins

The AI Engineering Academy Tiered Badging System is more than a recognition program—it is your roadmap to becoming a pivotal leader in the AI frontier. \

Each badge you earn not only signifies mastery but also propels you towards greater challenges and achievements.

Embark on this journey with vigor and vision. Aim high, delve deep, and achieve mastery in AI.

Your career as an AI Application Developer starts now, and indeed, the sky is not the limit but just the beginning.

Welcome to a future where you are the innovator, the leader, the visionary.

Welcome to the AI Engineering Academy.

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Here is the progression of AI lab coding accomplishments for Trainee Cadets at the AI Engineering Academy.

This progression builds foundational skills and moves towards more advanced applications, aligning with industry standards and the excitement of venturing into new territories:

Simple Progression of AI Lab Coding Accomplishments

Phase 1 Skills Development Goals:

1. Setup and Initialization

Task: Install necessary libraries and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Learning how to use our Tool Sets:

Google Collab Notebook

Huggingface Spaces

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Runpod.io⁠

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Kaggle

Datacamp

Core PYTHON AI development LIbraries:

TensorFlow

PYTorch

Streamlit

Gradio

Goal:

Be able to build some simple AI Language Models using the Transformer architecture.

Initially focus on Text Generating Models.

Progress to imagine generation libraries.

Synthetic Video Generation

Understand the environment setup and prepare the system for AI development.

2. Data Handling Basics

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Task: Load and preprocess datasets using pandas or NumPy.

Goal: Learn to manipulate data frames, handle missing values, and normalize data.

Business Skills:

Learning where the data is / where to find and source training data.

Ensure that as a cognitive systems trainer, you are provisioning sufficiently diverse and representative data sets to prevent bias and ensure proper representation in your AI LLM Models.

3. Building Simple Machine Learning Models: ML OPS

Task: Implement a linear regression model using a standard machine learning library.

Using Transformer Models

Goal: Understand the workflow of model training, including splitting data into training and test sets, and evaluating model performance. Delivering the technology skills of MODEL deployment and SRE (safety and reliability engineering of the deployed model).

4. Express familiar with the practices of building Neural Networks and building skills as an AI Application Architect

Task: Build and train a basic neural network for a classification problem.

ANN, GAN: Artificial Neural Network, Generative Adversial Networks:

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https://youtu.be/Uf4vyYhmrlg⁠

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Goal: Grasp the fundamentals of neural architectures, including layers, activation functions, and forward and back propagation.

5. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)

Task: Develop a CNN to classify images from a public dataset like MNIST or CIFAR-10.

Goal: Dive deeper into specific types of neural networks designed for processing structured arrays of data like images.

6. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN)

Task: Create an RNN model to generate text based on a small dataset.

Goal: Learn about models that process token sequences, such as time series data or text.

7. Transfer Learning: Teacher Student method of training your own model

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https://coda.io/@peter-sigurdson/how-do-you-deploy-a-big-fat-deep-learning-model-in-production⁠

Task: Utilize a pre-trained model (e.g., VGG, ResNet) to perform image classification tasks with fine-tuning.

Goal: Understand how to apply pre-trained models to new problems to leverage existing neural network training.

8. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

Task: Implement a simple GAN to generate new images based on a given dataset.

Goal: Explore the complexities of models that involve two neural networks, such as generators and discriminators.

9. Deployment of AI Models: ML OPS

Task: Deploy a machine learning model using a cloud platform or a local server.

Goal: Learn the basics of model deployment and how to make AI models accessible to users or applications.

10. Developing Advanced Projects and Challenges

Task: Undertake a capstone project that involves complex data integration, advanced modeling techniques, or real-world application development.

Goal: Synthesize all learned skills into a comprehensive project that showcases the ability to develop, evaluate, and deploy AI systems effectively.

Each step in this progression is designed to build upon the previous one, gradually increasing in complexity and encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical, real-world settings.

This structured approach not only enhances learning outcomes but also prepares students for advanced studies and challenges in the field of artificial intelligence.

AI Engineering Academy's Tiered Badging System

Welcome aboard, Cadets of the AI Engineering Academy! As you embark on this transformative journey, we are thrilled to introduce our comprehensive Tiered Badging System. This system is not only designed to track your technical achievements but also to cultivate your personal and professional growth as future leaders in the field of artificial intelligence.

Our curriculum is inspired by the prestigious Starfleet Academy, emphasizing not just mastery of skills but also the development of a well-rounded professional identity. Each level of advancement combines rigorous technical training with the development of leadership and professional qualities that are essential for a successful career in AI.

The AI Engineering Academy's Tiered Badging System ensures that each badge you earn is not just a milestone in technical skill development but also a testament to your growth as a professional and leader in artificial intelligence. This unified scheme integrates technical training with personal and professional development, preparing you for the multifaceted challenges of the AI industry. Embark on this journey with determination, aiming high and delving deep into both your technical and professional capabilities.

Here at the Academy, you are not just learning to code; you are coding to lead. Welcome to your future as an innovator, leader, and visionary in the world of artificial intelligence.

Badge Advancement Criteria

1. Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Mission Objectives:

Master introductory modules on AI principles and cloud operations.

Engage actively in initial strategy discussions.

Draft an analysis report on the pivotal role of AI regulations.

Show proficiency with tools like Trello for mission planning and data analysis.

Demonstrate your growing command over AI laws and frameworks through effective team collaboration.

Maintain stellar attendance and excellence in mission briefings.

Reward: Earn your first insignia, symbolizing your foundational understanding and readiness for further challenges.

Receive a badge that marks your elevated status and burgeoning expertise.

Technical Skills:

Master installation of essential libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Gain proficiency in loading and preprocessing datasets using tools like pandas or NumPy.

Professional Skills:

Engage actively in strategy discussions.

Draft and submit a comprehensive analysis report on AI regulations.

Assessment Criteria:

Demonstrate practical and theoretical understanding through tasks, projects, and a written test.

Reward: Earn the badge symbolizing foundational knowledge and readiness for further challenges.

Additional Technical Skills:

JSON: Understand and implement basic JSON for data interchange in small projects.

Introductory CI/CD: Familiarize with basic Git operations.

Grading Criteria: Complete a simple project using JSON to manage configuration or data serialization.

2. Cognitive Systems Trainer

Technical Skills:

Implement and understand the workflow of linear regression models.

Build a basic neural network for solving classification problems.

Professional Skills:

Show proficiency with collaborative tools like Trello for planning and analysis.

Maintain perfect attendance and achieve excellence in mission briefings.

Assessment Criteria:

Submit a project that uses a neural network to address a real-world problem, assessed by a panel of instructors.

Reward: Receive a badge marking your elevated status and growing expertise.

Additional Technical Skills:

Advanced JSON: Utilize JSON for complex data structures and API interactions.

Introductory Build Tools: Introduction to Docker, creating basic Docker containers for applications.

Grading Criteria: Implement a neural network project that integrates JSON for data handling and uses Docker for deployment.

3. CI/CD Build and Deployment Specialist

Mission Objectives:

Take the lead in discussions on ethical considerations in AI or specific sector challenges.

Utilize advanced technologies like Google Collaboration Notebook and Huggingface Spaces to engineer sophisticated AI solutions.

Reward: A badge acknowledging your advanced tactical skills and leadership in developing AI strategies.

Technical Skills:

Develop a CNN to classify images from datasets like MNIST or CIFAR-10.

Create an RNN model to generate text based on a dataset.

Professional Skills:

Lead discussions on ethical considerations in AI or specific sector challenges.

Utilize advanced technologies for engineering sophisticated AI solutions.

Assessment Criteria:

Successfully lead a project applying advanced neural network models.

Reward: A badge acknowledging advanced tactical skills and leadership in AI strategy development.

Additional Technical Skills:

Intermediate CI/CD: Use Git Issues and Actions to manage and automate parts of the software development cycle.

VMware or Virtualization Tools: Basic usage and setup for virtual environments to test applications.

Grading Criteria: Lead a CI/CD pipeline setup for a team project, integrating automated testing and deployment using GitHub Actions.

4. AI Architect and Development Project Manager

Technical Skills:

Utilize pre-trained models for tasks with fine-tuning.

Implement a GAN to generate new images.

Professional Skills:

Integrate technical acumen with regulatory insights to forecast AI trends.

Present detailed architectures of cutting-edge AI models.

Assessment Criteria:

Present a capstone project including innovative solutions using transfer learning and GANs, evaluated for creativity and accuracy.

Reward: Earn recognition as a forward-thinking architect of AI solutions.

Additional Technical Skills:

Advanced CI/CD: Implement complex CI/CD pipelines that involve multiple stages, testing environments, and deployment strategies.

Advanced Build Tools: Use Ansible for automation and configuration management in a multi-stage environment.

Grading Criteria: Present a capstone project that includes a sophisticated CI/CD setup and utilizes Ansible for deploying services across different environments.

5. Senior Model Building Engineer: Earn recognition as a forward-thinking architect of tomorrow’s AI solutions.

Mission Objectives:

Integrate technical acumen with regulatory insights to forecast AI trends and propose innovative solutions.

Present detailed architectures of cutting-edge AI models.

Excel across all Academy challenges, leading major projects and enhancing the collective learning environment.

Provide expert analysis on emerging job roles within the Algorithm Economy.

Pursue and achieve TensorFlow Certification, demonstrating readiness for the highest responsibilities.

Technical Skills:

Deploy AI models using cloud platforms or local servers.

Undertake complex projects involving data integration and advanced modeling.

Professional Skills:

Lead major projects and enhance the learning environment.

Provide expert analysis on emerging job roles within the Algorithm Economy.

Demonstrate substantial progress towards TensorFlow Certification.

Assessment Criteria:

Successfully complete a high-impact project and achieve certification, reviewed by industry experts.

Reward: Attain the pinnacle badge, signifying supreme expertise and leadership within the AI community.

Additional Technical Skills:

Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage AI models using cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Serverless Architecture: Implement serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda) to handle scale and reduce costs for AI inference.

Grading Criteria: Successfully deploy a complex AI system on a cloud platform, demonstrating scalability, efficiency, and robust error handling.

Conclusion

This enhanced grading and promotion system ensures that cadets are not only adept at theoretical and practical aspects of AI and machine learning but also proficient in essential software development practices that are crucial for today's technology-driven environments. By integrating these skills into each tier of our badging system, we prepare cadets for the realities of the tech industry, equipping them with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead and innovate in the field of artificial intelligence.

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