Course Code: bspaicat
Overview:

Objectives:

  • Equip employees with a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI (GenAI).
  • Provide a historical overview and foundational knowledge of GenAI and its workings.
  • Introduce Key AI Architectures and types of AI
  • Demonstrate the Importance of 
  • Introduce various GenAI tools and their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Offer hands-on experience in creating and refining prompts for GenAI.
  • Demonstrate practical applications of GenAI in writing, reading, and conversational contexts.
  • Explore industry-specific use cases, particularly in logistics and finance.
  • Highlight the potential of GenAI to enhance business processes and drive innovation.
  • Emphasise the importance of responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.
  • Enable participants to integrate GenAI into their daily workflows effectively.
  • Address potential concerns and provide strategies for overcoming challenges in AI implementation.
Course Outline:

Outline:

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Brief welcome and session objectives. - Theoretical
  • Overview of the AI landscape. - Theoretical
  • How GenAI Works - Theoretical
  • LLMs as partners for thought - Theoretical
  • AI is a general purpose tool - Theoretical

2. Key AI Architectures (20 minutes)

  • Understanding Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks - Theoretical
  • Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision - Theoretical
  • AI Model Development Lifecycle - Theoretical

3. Importance of Data in AI (15 minutes)

  • Structured vs. Unstructured Data - Theoretical
  • Importance of Labelled Training Data - Theoretical
  • Data Quality and Its Impact on AI Performance - Theoretical

4. GenAI as a partner for thought (20 minutes)

  • LLMs as partners for thought - Theoretical
  • Writing - Theoretical/Practical 
  • Reading - Theoretical/Practical 
  • Chatting - Theoretical/Practical 
  • What LLMs can and cannot do - Theoretical

5. Current AI Tools Overview (20 minutes)

  • Applications of Generative AI
  • Tools for Text Generation. - Theoretical
  • Tools for Image Generation - Theoretical
  • Tools for Audio and Video Generation - Theoretical
  • Tools for Code Generation - Theoretical
  • Strengths and weaknesses of each tool. - Theoretical
  • Interactive Q&A session. - Theoretical

6. Prompt Engineering for Generative AI (1 hours)

  • What Is a Prompt? - Theoretical
  • What Is Prompt Engineering? - Theoretical
  • Best Practices for Prompt Creation - Theoretical/Practical
  • Common Prompt Engineering Tools - Theoretical
  • Text-to-Text Prompt Techniques - Theoretical/Practical
  • Interview Pattern Approach - Theoretical/Practical
  • Chain-of-Thought Approach - Theoretical/Practical
  • Tree-of-Thought Approach - Theoretical/Practical

7. Generative AI Security (10 minutes)

  • Concerns about AI - Theoretical
  • Responsible AI - Theoretical

8. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10-20 minutes)

  • Open floor for questions.
  • Recap of key points.
  • Next steps and additional resources.

 

Practical Sessions

 

In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing Team:

 

Session 1: GenAI for Business Processes and Automation

Objective: Introduce the team to how Generative AI can streamline business processes, automate routine tasks, and enhance productivity.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to GenAI (15 minutes)

  • Overview of Generative AI and its capabilities.
  • Examples of GenAI applications in business.

2. Automating Routine Business Tasks (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to schedule meetings, manage emails, and handle customer inquiries.
  • Practical exercise: Automate email responses using an AI tool (e.g., Gmail's Smart Reply).

3. Document Generation and Summarization (30 minutes)

  • Creating reports, summaries, and business documents using AI.
  • Practical exercise: Generate a business report summary using an AI tool (e.g., OpenAI's GPT-3).

4. AI for Data Analysis and Insights (30 minutes)

  • Analyzing business data to extract insights using AI.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool (e.g., Tableau with GPT-3 integration) to analyze a dataset and generate insights.

5. Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Addressing any questions and discussing potential applications in the team’s workflow.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools (e.g., Gmail, OpenAI GPT-3, Tableau).

Session 2: GenAI for Coding and Software Development

Objective: Enable the team to leverage Generative AI for enhancing coding productivity, debugging, and software development.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to GenAI in Coding (15 minutes)

  • Overview of how AI can assist in coding and software development.
  • Examples of AI tools for coding.

2. Code Generation and Completion (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to generate and autocomplete code.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI coding assistant (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to write a simple script.

3. Debugging and Code Optimization (30 minutes)

  • Leveraging AI to identify and fix bugs, and optimize code.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool (e.g., DeepCode) to debug and optimize a given code snippet.

4. AI for Code Documentation and Comments (30 minutes)

  • Generating documentation and comments using AI.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool (e.g., KDocs) to automatically document a piece of code.

5. Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing how AI can be integrated into the team's coding practices.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DeepCode, KDocs).

Session 3: GenAI for Presentation Preparation and Image Generation

Objective:Teach the team how to use Generative AI for creating impactful presentations and generating relevant images.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to GenAI for Creative Tasks (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI tools for presentations and image generation.
  • Examples of AI-generated content.

2. AI for Presentation Creation (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to create slides, content, and designs.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool (e.g., Beautiful.ai) to create a presentation on a chosen topic.

3. AI for Image Generation and Editing (30 minutes)

  • Generating and editing images using AI.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI image generator (e.g., DALL-E, MidJourney) to create images for the presentation.

4. Enhancing Presentations with AI (30 minutes)

  • Integrating AI-generated content into presentations for enhanced impact.
  • Practical exercise: Combine AI-generated slides and images into a cohesive presentation using PowerPoint or Google Slides.

5. Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing how AI can improve the team's presentation and image creation processes.
 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools (e.g., Beautiful.ai, DALL-E, PowerPoint, Google Slides).

General Preparation for All Sessions:

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.



 

User Centred Design Team:

Session 1: AI for Summarizing Interviews

Objective: Enable the team to leverage AI for summarizing user interviews while addressing concerns over AI bias and ensuring the summaries are complemented by designers’ notes.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI in User Research (15 minutes)

  • Overview of how AI can assist in summarizing interviews.
  • Discussing AI bias and its implications.

2. Introduction to AI Summarization Tools (15 minutes)

  • Overview of various AI tools for summarization (e.g., Otter.ai, Descript, Trint).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: AI-Generated Summaries (30 minutes)

  • Participants use an AI tool to generate summaries from a provided interview transcript.
  • Compare AI-generated summaries with designers’ notes.

4. Addressing AI Bias (30 minutes)

  • Techniques to identify and mitigate AI bias in summaries.
  • Practical exercise: Review AI summaries for potential biases and cross-reference with designers’ notes to ensure accuracy and context.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for using AI alongside human notes to ensure comprehensive and unbiased summaries.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI summarization tools (e.g., Otter.ai, Descript, Trint).
  • Sample interview transcripts.

Session 2: Creating Meeting Minutes with AI

Objective: Teach the team how to use AI to efficiently create accurate minutes from meetings.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI for Meeting Minutes (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI capabilities in generating meeting minutes.
  • Benefits of using AI for minute-taking.

2. Introduction to AI Minute-Taking Tools (15 minutes)

  • Overview of various AI tools for creating meeting minutes (e.g., Fireflies.ai, Microsoft Teams, Zoom transcription).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Generating Meeting Minutes (30 minutes)

  • Participants use an AI tool to create minutes from a provided meeting recording or transcript.
  • Editing and refining AI-generated minutes to ensure completeness and accuracy.

4. Ensuring Accuracy and Context (30 minutes)

  • Techniques to review and enhance AI-generated minutes.
  • Practical exercise: Cross-checking AI-generated minutes with actual meeting notes and recordings.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing strategies for integrating AI-generated minutes into the team’s workflow.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI minute-taking tools (e.g., Fireflies.ai, Microsoft Teams, Zoom transcription).
  • Sample meeting recordings or transcripts.

Session 3: Integrating AI into the Design Process

Objective: Equip the team with strategies to effectively integrate AI tools into their design process, ensuring enhanced productivity while maintaining user-centricity.

 

Agenda:

1. Recap and Integration Overview (15 minutes)

  • Quick recap of key points from the previous sessions.
  • Overview of integrating AI tools into the design workflow.

2. Practical Exercise: Combining AI Tools for Comprehensive Output (30 minutes)

  • Participants combine AI tools for summarizing interviews and generating meeting minutes.
  • Practical exercise: Using AI to summarize a user interview and create minutes from a follow-up design meeting.

3. Review and Feedback Mechanism (30 minutes)

  • Techniques for regularly reviewing AI outputs to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Practical exercise: Set up a feedback loop for continuous improvement of AI-assisted tasks.

4. Customizing AI Tools for Team Needs (30 minutes)

  • Exploring customization options in AI tools to better fit the team’s specific requirements.
  • Practical exercise: Customize an AI tool’s settings and templates to align with the team’s workflow.

5. Q&A and Future Directions (15 minutes)

  • Addressing final questions and discussing the future potential of AI in user-centered design.
  • Exploring additional AI tools and resources for further learning.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools used in previous sessions.
  • Sample data for practical exercises.
 

General Preparation for All Sessions:

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.


 

Ubicuous Connectivity Team:

 

Session 1: AI for Content Generation

Objective: Equip the team with skills to use AI for generating high-quality content relevant to the telecom industry.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI for Content Generation (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI capabilities in content creation.
  • Examples of AI-generated content in the telecom industry.

2. AI Tools for Content Generation (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to various AI content generation tools (e.g., OpenAI GPT-3, Jasper, Copy.ai).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Generating Technical Articles (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to generate a technical article on a telecom-related topic.
  • Editing and refining AI-generated content for accuracy and relevance.

4. Creating Marketing Content with AI (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to generate marketing materials such as blog posts, social media content, and newsletters.
  • Practical exercise: Create a marketing blog post or social media content using an AI tool.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for using AI in content generation.
  • Exploring how AI-generated content can be integrated into the team's workflow.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI content generation tools (e.g., OpenAI GPT-3, Jasper, Copy.ai).
  • Sample topics for content generation.

Session 2: AI & Telecoms

Objective: Teach the team how AI can be applied within the telecom industry to improve operations and customer experiences.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI in Telecoms (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI applications in the telecom industry.
  • Case studies of AI implementations in telecoms.

2. Network Optimization with AI (30 minutes)

  • Using AI for network planning, optimization, and maintenance.
  • Practical exercise: Simulate network optimization using an AI tool.

3. Customer Service Enhancements with AI (30 minutes)

  • AI-driven customer service solutions like chatbots and virtual assistants.
  • Practical exercise: Set up and configure a simple AI chatbot for handling customer queries.

4. AI for Predictive Maintenance (30 minutes)

  • Leveraging AI for predictive maintenance of telecom infrastructure.
  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to analyze data and predict maintenance needs.

5. Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing the potential and challenges of AI in telecoms.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools for network optimization and predictive maintenance.
  • Sample data for exercises.

Session 3: AI and Edge Computing for Telecoms

Objective: Introduce the team to the integration of AI with edge computing in telecoms and provide training on practical applications.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI and Edge Computing (15 minutes)

  • Overview of edge computing and its relevance to AI and telecoms.
  • Examples of AI applications at the edge.

2. AI-Driven Edge Computing Solutions (30 minutes)

  • How AI can enhance edge computing in telecoms for real-time data processing and decision-making.
  • Practical exercise: Deploy a simple AI model on an edge device.

3. Edge AI for IoT and Smart Devices (30 minutes)

  • Applications of AI at the edge for IoT and smart devices in telecom networks.
  • Practical exercise: Implement a basic AI solution for an IoT use case.

4. Internal Training on AI and Edge Computing (30 minutes)

  • Developing internal training materials to educate the team on AI and edge computing.
  • Practical exercise: Create a training module or presentation using AI tools.

5. Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing the future trends and opportunities in AI and edge computing for telecoms.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to edge computing platforms and AI deployment tools.
  • Sample edge devices and IoT setups.

General Preparation for All Sessions:

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

 
  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.


 

Facilities Team:

 

Session 1: AI for Generating Draft Policies and Procedures

Objective: Teach the team how to use AI for creating draft policies and procedures to streamline documentation processes.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI for Documentation (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI capabilities in generating documentation.
  • Examples of AI-generated policies and procedures.

2. AI Tools for Policy Generation (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to various AI documentation tools (e.g., OpenAI GPT-3, Jasper).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Generating Draft Policies (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to generate a draft policy for a facility management scenario (e.g., safety protocols, maintenance schedules).
  • Review and edit the AI-generated policy to ensure accuracy and relevance.

4. Customizing Procedures with AI (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to create and customize standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific facility tasks.
  • Practical exercise: Generate and tailor an SOP for a specific facility management task using an AI tool.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for using AI in policy and procedure generation.
  • Exploring how AI-generated policies can be integrated into the team’s workflow.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI documentation tools (e.g., OpenAI GPT-3, Jasper).
  • Sample topics for policy and procedure generation.

Session 2: AI for Checking Code

Objective: Enable the team to leverage AI tools for checking and validating code used in facilities management software and automation systems.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI in Code Checking (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI capabilities in code checking and validation.
  • Examples of AI tools used for code analysis.

2. AI Tools for Code Checking (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to various AI code checking tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DeepCode, SonarQube).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Checking Sample Code (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to check a sample code snippet for errors and best practices.
  • Review the AI-generated feedback and make necessary corrections.

4. Enhancing Code Quality with AI (30 minutes)

  • Techniques to improve code quality using AI recommendations.
  • Practical exercise: Refactor a piece of code based on AI suggestions for optimization and readability.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing how AI can assist in maintaining high code quality in facility management software.

 

Materials Needed:

 

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI code checking tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DeepCode, SonarQube).
  • Sample code snippets for exercises.

Session 3: Integrating AI into Facilities Management Workflow

Objective: Provide comprehensive training on integrating AI tools into the facilities management workflow for enhanced efficiency and productivity.

 

Agenda:

1. Recap and Integration Overview (15 minutes)

  • Quick recap of key points from the previous sessions.
  • Overview of integrating AI tools into the facilities management workflow.

2. Practical Exercise: Combining AI Tools (30 minutes)

  • Participants combine AI tools for policy generation and code checking.
  • Practical exercise: Use AI to generate a draft policy and check associated code for an integrated task (e.g., implementing a new maintenance procedure that involves coding automation scripts).

3. Review and Feedback Mechanism (30 minutes)

  • Techniques for regularly reviewing AI outputs to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Practical exercise: Set up a feedback loop for continuous improvement of AI-assisted tasks in policy generation and code checking.

4. Customizing AI Tools for Team Needs (30 minutes)

  • Exploring customization options in AI tools to better fit the team’s specific requirements.
  • Practical exercise: Customize an AI tool’s settings and templates to align with the team’s workflow in policy generation and code checking.

5. Q&A and Future Directions (15 minutes)

  • Addressing final questions and discussing the future potential of AI in facilities management.
  • Exploring additional AI tools and resources for further learning.

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools used in previous sessions.
  • Sample data and scenarios for practical exercises.

General Preparation for All Sessions:

 

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.


 

Future Systems Team:


 

Session 1: AI for Training and Signal Analysis

Objective: Equip the team with skills to use AI for training models and analyzing signals in future systems applications.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI for Signal Analysis (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI capabilities in signal processing and analysis.
  • Examples of AI applications in signal analysis.

2. AI Tools for Signal Analysis (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to various AI tools for signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python libraries like SciPy and NumPy, TensorFlow).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Signal Data Preprocessing (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to preprocess and clean a signal dataset.
  • Techniques for noise reduction and signal enhancement.

4. Training AI Models for Signal Analysis (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to train models for specific signal analysis tasks (e.g., classification, anomaly detection).
  • Practical exercise: Train a neural network to classify signals using TensorFlow or PyTorch.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for using AI in signal analysis.
  • Exploring potential applications in the team's projects.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools for signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Sample signal datasets.

Session 2: AI for Testing and Augmentation

Objective: Teach the team how to leverage AI for testing system functionalities and augmenting data for improved model training.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to AI for Testing and Augmentation (15 minutes)

  • Overview of AI applications in system testing and data augmentation.
  • Benefits of using AI for testing and augmentation.

2. AI Tools for Testing (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to AI tools for automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Test.ai).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Automated Testing (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to create and run automated tests for a system or application.
  • Analyzing test results and identifying issues.

4. Data Augmentation Techniques (30 minutes)

  • Using AI to generate synthetic data and augment existing datasets.
  • Practical exercise: Apply data augmentation techniques to a dataset using Python libraries (e.g., Augmentor, Albumentations).

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing the integration of AI in testing and data augmentation.
  • Exploring how augmented data can improve model performance.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Test.ai).
  • Sample data for augmentation exercises.
 

Session 3: AI Bridge Sensor Fusion

Objective: Introduce the team to AI techniques for sensor fusion, particularly for bridging and integrating data from multiple sensors.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Sensor Fusion (15 minutes)

  • Overview of sensor fusion and its importance in AI applications.
  • Examples of sensor fusion in future systems.

2. AI Techniques for Sensor Fusion (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to AI algorithms for sensor fusion (e.g., Kalman filters, neural networks).
  • Demonstration of a selected algorithm.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Implementing Sensor Fusion (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use AI to combine data from multiple sensors and improve decision-making.
  • Implementing a Kalman filter or a neural network-based sensor fusion model.

4. Case Study: Sensor Fusion in Action (30 minutes)

  • Review of a case study where sensor fusion was successfully applied.
  • Practical exercise: Analyze and interpret the results of the sensor fusion model.

5. Q&A and Future Directions (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing future trends in AI sensor fusion.
  • Exploring additional AI tools and resources for further learning.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools and libraries for sensor fusion (e.g., Python libraries, MATLAB).
  • Sample sensor data for practical exercises.

General Preparation for All Sessions:

 

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.


 


 

Geospatial Intelligence Team:


 

Session 1: Computer Vision, Classification, and Analysis

Objective:Enable the team to utilize AI for computer vision tasks, including image classification and analysis, with a focus on geospatial data.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Computer Vision (15 minutes)

  • Overview of computer vision and its applications in geospatial intelligence.
  • Examples of computer vision tasks in geospatial data analysis.

2. AI Tools for Computer Vision (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to computer vision tools and frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Image Classification (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to classify geospatial images (e.g., satellite images, aerial photos).
  • Training a simple CNN model for image classification using TensorFlow or PyTorch.

4. Geospatial Image Analysis (30 minutes)

  • Techniques for analyzing geospatial images using AI.
  • Practical exercise: Perform object detection and segmentation on geospatial images.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for computer vision in geospatial data analysis.
  • Exploring potential applications in the team's projects.
 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to computer vision tools and frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Sample geospatial images for exercises.

 

 

Session 2: Predictive Analytics

Objective: Teach the team how to apply AI for predictive analytics in geospatial intelligence, using machine learning models to make predictions based on geospatial data.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Predictive Analytics (15 minutes)

  • Overview of predictive analytics and its importance in geospatial intelligence.
  • Examples of predictive models in geospatial applications.

2. AI Tools for Predictive Analytics (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to predictive analytics tools (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Building Predictive Models (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to build a predictive model using geospatial data (e.g., predicting land use changes, weather patterns).
  • Training a regression or classification model using scikit-learn.

4. Evaluating Model Performance (30 minutes)

  • Techniques for evaluating and improving model performance.
  • Practical exercise: Evaluate the predictive model using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall.

5. Q&A and Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing best practices for predictive analytics in geospatial intelligence.
  • Exploring potential use cases and applications in the team's projects.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to predictive analytics tools (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
  • Sample geospatial datasets for exercises.

 

 

Session 3: Code Development, Checking, and Generalized ML and LLMs Applied to Geospatial Data

Objective: Equip the team with skills to develop and check code for geospatial intelligence applications, and apply generalized ML and LLMs to geospatial data.

 

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Code Development and Checking (15 minutes)

  • Overview of best practices in code development and checking.
  • Importance of code quality in geospatial intelligence projects.

2. AI Tools for Code Checking (15 minutes)

  • Introduction to AI tools for code checking and development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DeepCode, SonarQube).
  • Demonstration of a selected tool.

3. Hands-On Exercise: Developing and Checking Code (30 minutes)

  • Practical exercise: Use an AI tool to develop and check code for a geospatial application (e.g., a script for data preprocessing or analysis).
  • Review and refine the code based on AI feedback.

4. Applying Generalized ML and LLMs to Geospatial Data (30 minutes)

  • Introduction to generalized machine learning models and large language models (LLMs) in geospatial data.
  • Practical exercise: Use a pre-trained LLM (e.g., GPT-3) to analyze and extract insights from geospatial data.

5. Q&A and Future Directions (30 minutes)

  • Addressing questions and discussing the future potential of AI in geospatial intelligence.
  • Exploring additional AI tools and resources for further learning.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Laptops with internet access.
  • Access to AI tools for code development and checking (e.g., GitHub Copilot, DeepCode).
  • Access to LLMs (e.g., GPT-3 via OpenAI API).
  • Sample code and geospatial datasets for exercises.

 

General Preparation for All Sessions:

 

1. Pre-Session Preparation:

  • Ensure all participants have necessary accounts and access to required AI tools.
  • Provide a brief pre-reading material or tutorial videos on the tools to be used.

2. During the Session:

  • Ensure a hands-on, interactive approach where participants can follow along with practical exercises.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance and support during exercises.

3. Post-Session Follow-Up:

  • Share additional resources and tutorials for further learning.
  • Collect feedback to understand the effectiveness of the training and areas for improvement.