FPT Software gives support for AI and Machine Learning HR training in Vietnam

In order to train high quality human resources in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), thereby increasing Vietnam's competitiveness in the international arena, FPT Software and VietAI jointly organized the first basic Machine Learning course (Machine Learning - a branch of AI) for high school students and students in Vietnam.

With the companionship and sponsorship of FPT Software, attendees have opportunities to approach the trends in AI application in business process automation and factory operation, career opportunities, knowledge and experiences shared by the company's leading experts in this technology.

Basic Machine Learning course is held online in the form of a 10-week Bootcamp. VietAI expects that via this online course, students can acquire knowledge anytime, anywhere, in accordance with their personal schedule and work schedule, while their health safety is ensured amidst complicated developments of the Coronavirus.

An offline course organized by VietAI.

The course includes videos of theoretical and practical lessons and face-to-face exchanges with lecturers, tutors, and experts via webinar. It is designed in accordance with many groups from students, fresh graduates to experienced IT engineers. At the same time, it is updated according to the latest program by the AI Center located in Silicon Valley and standardized in accordance with the AI ​​development in Vietnam. Attendees can apply the machine learning knowledge to build apps related to natural language processing and speech recognition.

The course brings together leading experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence at home and abroad such as: Advisor- Dr. Thang Luong (Senior research scientist at Google Brain); Advisor - Associate Professor Tran Minh Triet (Vice President of University of Science, VNU-HCM); Advisor - Master Huyen Nguyen (Huyen Chip - Teacher at Deep Learning Academy - Stanford's master degree); Lecturer Duy Vu (Technical lead at GraphicsMiner Lab); Lecturer Thuyen Phan (Former Google intern) and many other experts.

According to Linkedin's latest report on in-demand jobs with high salaries, AI-related jobs such as Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Machine Learning Engineer are ranked high. Since 2017, machine learning and AI have always topped the list. Hiring growth for this role has grown 74% annually. Students are encouraged to build academic relationships and networks with their mentors and lecturers. Then they are offered opportunities to do internships and work at the leading technology companies in the world, including in Vietnam market and Silicon Valley, USA.

Many attendees in the basic Machine Learning course by VietAI progressed in their career namely Nguyen Ba Ngoc and Nguyen Thai Binh - the first two Vietnamese Google Developer Experts; Nguyen Thanh Hoa - a Research Engineer at Pasteur Institute, France.

According to the representative from FPT Software, featuring automation and data analysis, AI is creeping into every corner of our lives. This creates the need for increase in both the quantity and quality of technology human resources. FPT Software is implementing long-term investment plans to research and develop AI products and technologies in specialized fields such as banking, oil and gas, and healthcare. Therefore, the company always pays much attention to training and building a community of skilled human in this field.

To support the students, the Organizers offer female students 10 scholarships covering 50% tuition fees at the beginning of the course, see details here. 10 scholarships covering 50% tuition fees are given to 5 female ones and 5 male ones with the highest scores at the end of the course.

In addition, VietAI will give a Premium ELSA Membership Card - 1 year (USD75) to the best student.