Lead AI Strategy with UCSB's Agentic AI Program — Microsoft Certified
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Learn Python programming fundamentals and artificial intelligence integration in this comprehensive full-day workshop designed for beginners with no prerequisites required. Discover what Python is and why it's important in modern programming, then set up your development environment with VSCode and the Ollama AI framework to create AI-powered scripts. Master essential Python concepts including syntax and PEP8 styling standards, variables and data types, loops, REST APIs and JSON handling, file input/output operations, user input collection, function creation, and module management with PIP. Explore AI functionality by setting up Ollama and building Python scripts that leverage artificial intelligence capabilities. Participate in a balanced learning experience combining seminar-style instruction with hands-on coding labs that reinforce each concept, ensuring you gain practical experience writing code on your own computer throughout the session.
Syllabus
Intro to Python and AI Programming (Full Day)
Taught by
Eli the Computer Guy