There is a lot of debate in the news currently about AI. Some people are worried that AI will take over the world, whilst others see it as a useful tool to improve technology and education. No matter what you view, there are ethical and technological issues that need to be ironed about with the development of AI.
AI is here to stay though and there are many reasons to study AI.
What is AI?
AI stands for artificial intelligence. It is becoming increasingly important in many different industries. In the UK, for example, the government recently announced £100 million in funding to develop the use of AI in agriculture and other industries.
A knowledge of AI is beneficial for many organisations and businesses. Therefore, a knowledge of AI is also useful for you as a student, helping you to stay head of the crowd by understanding more about the technological advances in AI.
Here are some very good reasons to study AI -
Ahead of The Crowd
Studying AI puts you ahead of the crowd. AI is a relatively new technology and is only just coming into more general use. AI is changing the technological landscape in education and many industries. By studying AI now, you can be ahead of the crowd in working in AI.
Innovation and Excitement
AI is a new technology and it is ever-changing. Studying AI and working in AI means that you are working in a fast-paced, fast-changing, exciting and innovative industry. If you enjoy change and innovation, AI could be the career for you.
Increase Your Employability
As AI becomes more popular and integral to many careers, a knowledge and understanding of AI could increase your employability. Currently, many employers are actively seeking people with knowledge of AI.
Increasing Your Skills
Studying AI also helps you to develop your skills in a range of different ways that are useful, not just in the area of AI. For example, studying AI can also help you to develop your –
- Technical knowledge – understanding the technicalities of AI and technological changes can be beneficial in understanding other areas of technology and computing. Studying AI, therefore, also results in transferable skills.
- Critical thinking is important in AI, but it is also important in many different careers. Critical thinking is important when there are there are detailed debates, where careful consideration is required. Critical thinking is important in problem solving.
- A strong level of emotional intelligence is also a useful skill when working in AI. AI can be a complex piece of technology that is not easily understood by the layperson. Having the ability to explain AI in a way that people understand and can use is a good tool, and again, a great transferable skill.
- Curiosity – To study AI requires curiosity. Curiosity is the desire to learn and obtain information.
Study AI With ACS
If you would like to –
- Work in AI
- Upskill by developing your knowledge of AI
- Develop your transferable skills
- ACS Distance Education offers an online course in AI. It requires around 100 hours of study and can be started at any time to suit you.
- You can also work at your own pace.
- You can study AI online.
- Study when you want and where you want.
- You can study to fit around your existing studies or work life.
- Our courses are flexible and include tutor support.
Find out more about our AI course HERE