Conference heron::euro_swas_ai

186.0. "AI Training Program - Pilot" by YIPPEE::REID () Mon Apr 02 1990 12:01

COURSE SUMMARY & CHARACTERISTICS
This is a pilot course
Date : May 28/June 29, 1990				Duration : 33 days
Location : Valbonne, France	   			Course type : Lec/lab
Target functions : ENG, MFG, EIS

Deadline for enrolment : May 4, 1990, ENROLMENT @VBO
            For further details please contact your local ES. Group
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Could you please forward the following EUROPEAN SOFTWARE TRAINING 
ANNOUNCEMENT thru your appropriate channels.
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                    KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING TRAINING PROGRAM
                               
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                                * PILOT *
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TARGET AUDIENCE

This is a Pilot Offering of the Training Program that will become the 
foundation of the European AI Fellowship Program.

Manufacturing, Engineering.
This course is also suitable for EIS specialists.

The Program is aimed at individuals who will be responsible for building and 
implementing Expert Systems. Participants in the entire one month curriculum 
should have a strong Programming background. 

The Introductory week of the program is appropriate for any employee interested 
in a broad overview of AI and Expert Systems.


PREREQUISITES 

Two years experience in Software Engineering. User level expertise with VMS. 
Previous experience or reading in AI is helpful but not required.
Strong interpersonal skills.


COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students who complete this program will be able to : 
        * Describe fundamental concepts of AI and Knowledge Based Systems
        * Describe potential impacts of implementing Knowledge Based
          Systems in a Business Organization.
        * Describe current applications of Knowledge Based Technology in           
various fields.
        * Employ informed techniques for eliciting knowledge from experts.
        * Design a small Prototype system and build the system using OPS 5           
or EPITOOL.   
  

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Knowledge Engineering is a multidimensional discipline requiring skills
in technical as well as organizational areas. The Program addresses those
areas by providing the following courses :

  *  Introduction to AI and Knowledge Based Systems
  *  Knowledge Representation
  *  Introduction to Knowledge Based System Tools
  *  OPS 5 or EPITOOL (Student Chooses One)
  *  Knowledge Acquisition
  *  Designing Knowledge Based Systems
  *  Prototyping in OPS 5 or EPITOOL


The Introductory Course (one week) may be selected as a stand-alone course.

Other courses within the Program are also available individually .

Individual Course Descriptions will be available soon.


NOTE : The Program is funded by the Artificial Intelligence Technology        
       Center in the U.S.    
       For more Program Information, contact the Program Manager :

                       Malcolm Reid
                       DTN: 828-6261
                       @VBE  
 

DATES : May 28/June 29, 1990 

LOCATION : Valbonne, France


ENROLMENT PROCEDURE :
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Enrollment is limited and preference will be given to individuals who enroll 
for the entire program. 

All enrolment request MUST BE SENT to ENROLMENT @VBO with
the following information : 

        Course Corporate Nbr    : EY-F158E 
        Course Title            : Knowledge Engineering Trng Program 
        Course Dates            : May 28/June 29, 1990 
        Course Location         : Valbonne, France

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        *** PREREQUISITE ***    : YES or NO
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The agenda, the final logistical and accommodation details
will be sent to the CONFIRMED participants in due time.


DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION : 

                           May 4, 19990

Thank you & Best Regards
LEMAN::ANNOUNCEMENT

    
    
    	Would it be possible to have customers attending this course?
    
    	Antonella