This beginner level course will introduce you to the principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Data Science, providing an overview of how they are used in the ceramics industry and materials science. You will learn about the different types of data and how they can be stored, processed and analysed. Through this course you will also gain an understanding of what makes good quality data and why it is important to balance quality and quantity within your data sets.

This course will also introduce you to data modelling, providing an overview of the different types of model, the key steps in model development and why model training is important.

If you are working in ceramics or materials science and have an interest in learning more about Data Science and Machine Learning and their uses in these fields then this course is of benefit to you. There are no pre-requisites to this course meaning whether or not you have heard of Data Science and Machine Learning you will still be able to benefit from this course and increase your understanding of this and how it applies to the field of ceramics. Regardless of your background, this course with give you the benefit of upskilling through gaining an increased understanding of emerging technologies.