Other Programmes

Coaching for MA English Entrance Examinations

START provides coaching to graduates (English) and final year BA English students for MA English entrance examinations of various central universities such as EFLU, JNU, DU, University of Hyderabad, Pondicherry Central University and CUCET.  It is a weekend programme for six months extending from the first week of August to the last week of January of the following year.  Classes are conducted from 10 AM to 1 PM every Saturday and Sunday.    

 Coaching for English NET/JRF

START is also going to start—from March 2020—coaching for English NET/ JRF.    

 English Course for 9,10,11Class students

We organize a course during summer holidays for grade 9, 10 & 10 students. The course focuses on intensive coaching in English Language, Maths, and General Knowledge, apart from laying great emphasis on the personality development of the students.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COURSE WITH PYTHON

St. Thomas Academy for Research and Training – S T A R T

Kozhikode - 16

Timing & Duration

  • Over 100 hours of time to be spent on building real-world skills as a computer developer with a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence
  • On Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm starting on 7 January 2023

Course Format

  1. Lecture - 60 - 90 mins
  2. Q&A - 15 mins
  3. Practicals - 60 mins

Topics to be covered

Module 1 - Intro to Programming with Python I

Learn basic programming with Python, one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages! You'll first learn core programming concepts and fundamental Python syntax by writing code. You'll then learn how to write Python functions, manipulate strings and lists, and refactor your code to improve its structure and make it more modular.

Module 2 - Introduction to Version Control & other developer workflows

We will cover how task management, version control and bug tracking are done in high-performance technology teams

Module 3 - Intro to Programming with Python II

Advance your skills with Python. You will build on your understanding of fundamental Python and learn some more advanced skills, including how to work with files on your computer's disk, how to retrieve data using a web API, and how to use Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) to create your own classes, objects, and methods. Understand how you can leverage open-source libraries to quickly add advanced functionality to your code. Apply Object-Oriented Programming to ensure that your code remains modular, clear, and understandable.

Module 4 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

You will learn about the foundations of AI and the meaning behind common AI terminology, including neural networks, machine learning, deep learning, and data science. You will also learn what AI realistically can--and cannot--do. Furthermore, you will configure your programming environment to work on AI problems with Python.

Module 5 - Jupyter Notebooks & other AI tools

Learn how to use the key tools for working with data in Python, such as Jupyter Notebooks.

Module 6 - Project Work & Submission

Once Module 4 is completed, you will start work on a project within a team with two other students that will be assigned by START.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program aside from basic computer skills. You should feel comfortable performing basic operations on your computer (e.g., opening files, folders, and applications, copying and pasting).

About the Lead Instructor

The lead instructor, Renji John, is an AI practitioner and CEO of a deep-tech company based in the Netherlands that is focussed on AI & Robotics. He has extensive experience working in international companies in both technical & commercial roles in multiple countries.