Dhamar:A specialized training workshop for AI engineers focusing on the field of Computer Vision commenced today in the Dhamar Governorate. This initiative is part of the Professional Program for AI Engineers (PAEP), orchestrated by the Center for Technical Education Development and Scientific Research in collaboration with Genius University of Science and Technology, and supported by the local authority leadership.
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop is attended by graduates from Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and related fields. Dr. Khaled Al-Husseini, the program supervisor and Advisor to the President of Dhamar University, highlighted the workshop's emphasis on Computer Vision, which involves processing, tracking, and analyzing images and videos. He emphasized the workshop's role in enhancing the trainees' skills, noting that it reflects the success of the training program supported by the governorate leadership. Additionally, students are motivated through awards, including laptops for winners of an international competition.
The workshop's participants have already completed a course in Deep Learning, which forms the foundational skills of artificial intelligence. Dr. Al-Husseini explained that this marks a transition to acquiring applied skills, with trainees having developed notable applications showcasing their acquired knowledge. One significant output is a school application, equipped with an offline knowledge base and designed for educational purposes, which is set to be completed within two months.
The application, intended for use on laptops, tablets, and phones, will be distributed to students across various schools. Its knowledge base includes curricula content developed over the past two years at the Al-Thalaya Model School for Applied Sciences and Technology in Dhamar city, as part of education reform efforts.
