Frequently asked questions about Vector’s Professional Development offerings
What are the registration criteria of Vector Programs?
Registration criteria of Vector programs vary. Please check individual program registration pages for detail and eligibility criteria.
Are your public workshops available in a hybrid format?
Currently, all of our workshops are offered online in a synchronous format. We are discussing opportunities for hybrid offerings. Ultimately, we hope to also offer in-person events. For the convenience and accessibility of participants, we will always ensure that online events are available.
Do you have any online content that one may access for independent learning?
We recommend that you click here to access our 2-hour Introduction to AI video on YouTube. This high-level introduction takes you through the key aspects of AI that working professionals should know. It covers AI terminology, types of learning, and implications for business. We also recommend Vector’s YouTube Channel for more content.
Are programs geared towards a technical or non-technical audience?
Vector delivers technical and non-technical programming to Sponsor companies, SMEs, government departments and entities, and members of the general public.
*Please note, the technical seminar series, Endless Summer School (ESS) is not available to the general public. This is also the case with the non-technical seminar series, Vector Business Insights (VBI).
Are programs geared towards a technical or non-technical audience?
Vector delivers technical and non-technical programming to Sponsor companies, SMEs, government departments and entities, and members of the general public.
*Please note, the technical seminar series, Endless Summer School (ESS) is not available to the general public. This is also the case with the non-technical seminar series, Vector Business Insights (VBI).
What level of technical proficiency is required for your workshops and education events?
It really depends on the event. They range from introductory to advanced. We offer several introductory courses to individuals who are new to machine learning e.g, Excel to AI. On the other end of the spectrum, our Accelerated AI Workshops, on topics such as Forecasting, require advanced Python programming experience. The event page will always specify the prerequisite knowledge required.
Do you offer industry specific courses?
We regularly offer high level Intro to AI seminars that are industry focused and open to the public. Some examples of industries featured in the past include, manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain, logistics and finance. These seminars are approximately one to one and a half hours in length. Please check our events calendar for upcoming dates.
Does Vector offer courses in soft business skills (e.g. communication, leadership and teambuilding)?
We do not currently offer workshops that are geared toward soft business skills development. Vector’s education offerings are focused on supporting professionals to develop and grow in their knowledge and application of AI.
In terms of business in-demand skills, we offer a 3-day workshop in Project Management for AI practitioners designed to build practical skills for managing AI projects.
Does Vector offer certificates?
All participants who successfully complete a workshop will receive a certificate of completion. These workshops are typically three days in length.
Certificate courses are offered to sponsors and partners on a requested basis. They are tailored to the needs of the client and include relevant case studies. Workshop topics may include machine learning, reinforcement learning and deep learning. The learnings in each workshop sets the groundwork for a final capstone assignment where participants may apply their knowledge to solve an AI business challenge or improve a business process.
Where are your workshop descriptions located?
To view the descriptions and outlines of education events, please click here.
How does someone access your recordings catalogue of past educational events?
Public seminars, events and program recordings can be found on Vector’s Youtube Channel. Recordings of other talks, seminars, workshop lectures and tutorials are not available to the general public. Some seminars and talks may be made available to Vector’s partners. Workshop lectures and tutorials are stored in our learning management system (LMS) and are available to workshop participants for the duration of the program.