ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE
BOOTCAMP
 Table of Content

I. About Zaka

II. What is Zaka AI Bootcamp?

III. Program Overview

IV. Program Outcomes

V. Schedule

VI. Learning Objectives

VII. Zaka Instructors & Support Team

VIII. Testimonials

IX. FAQ
 ABOUT ZAKA

Zaka is a community driven AI education, consultancy, and

team augmentation startup that aims to provide the proper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness to the community in
the region to prepare them for the new technological era
and build a vibrant MENA AI ecosystem. Zaka is on a
journey to democratize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the
MENA region and globally through sharing knowledge,
building solutions and connecting people!

In AI education, we curate courses and training to best fit

our customers’ industry and workforce. We focus on
culturing a practical delivery of knowledge to allow our
customer to exit the learning experience with the
knowledge and, most importantly, the skills to grow while
working on versatile AI projects.
 WHAT IS ZAKA
AI BOOTCAMP?

Data science is one of the most growing fields in the industry today,
with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being one of the most attractive skills
a professional can possess.

To assist in introducing participants to the vast field of AI, we

present Zaka AI Bootcamp, that would provide participants with the
necessary basic knowledge and hands-on skills needed to get
started in AI. Each day of the bootcamp will build on introducing
participants to a new branch of AI such that they leave the
bootcamp with a wide set of capabilities.

The topics covered include:

1. Machine Learning
2. Deep Learning
3. Computer Vision
4. Natural Language Processing
5. Time-serie Analysis

You will leave each week with a full AI project in a new area,
complete the bootcamp with developing a project of your own, and
learn all you need to kick-off your journey in AI.

The bootcamp is compact and focused on providing the knowledge

needed for participants to start in the field while ensuring that
participants gain the skills they need to continue in advancing their
skills and expertise.
 PROGRAM
OVERVIEW

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp engages participants in

hands-on sessions, where information is delivered through projects
and live coding practice during the session. Moreover, participants
are prompted and shown how they can research and choose the
correct tools for a given problem space. This ensures that participants
not only adequately learn what they are taught during the program but
also possess the qualities needed to build future projects that may not
directly represent the information they were taught during the program.

DURATION 3 weeks

LOCATION Online via Zoom

PREREQUISITE
● Basic programming foundation (in any language)
● Basics of descriptive statistics (you are familiar with terms such
as 'average', 'median', 'histogram')

AUDIENCE
This AI Bootcamp is suitable for participants of all backgrounds given
they are comfortable with programming. We recommend this program
for audience who are:
● Looking for an introductory course in applied AI in order to
innovate in their line of work/studies and help transform their
organization/career path.
● Seeking to discover new technology advancements.
● Aiming to prove their knowledge and experience through
certified programs.
 BOOTCAMP
OUTCOMES

After completing the Zaka AI Bootcamp, you will be able to:

1. Explain the foundations of Machine Learning, Deep

Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and
Time-series.
2. Build full AI and data-driven solutions to real-world problems
using powerful Python libraries.
3. Discover advanced concepts in the field through autonomous
research.
4. Able to select the correct tools for solving a given problem.
5. Develop the qualities needed to pursue future Data Science
projects in your corresponding workplaces and areas of
expertise.

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the Zaka AI Bootcamp, you will receive
a Certificate of Completion signed by Zaka.
 SCHEDULE
.

18h00 to 21h00 (GMT+3) 18h00 to 21h00 (GMT+3) 14h00 to 19h00 (GMT+3)

Monday, April 5 Wednesday, April 7 Saturday, April 10

- Introduction to Data - Building a Data - Introduction to Deep

Science and Machine Science Project Learning
Learning - Deep Learning in
Practice

Monday, April 12 Wednesday, April 14 Saturday, April 17

- Introduction to - Deep Learning in - Introduction to Natural

Computer Vision Computer Vision Language Processing
- Deep Learning in
Natural Language
Processing

Monday, April 19 Wednesday, April 21 Saturday, April 24

- Introduction to - Deep Learning in - Project Presentation

Time-series Prediction Time-series Prediction
 LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

Data Science & Machine Learning

● Introduction to basic terminology and proper practices of Data
Science.
● Foundations of the data science project cycle.
● Hands-on introduction to Python libraries for data science.
● Completion of hands-on project in Data Science & Machine
Learning.

Deep Learning
● Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs): How to build,
train, and evaluate ANNs.
● Introduction to Deep Learning and the Deep Learning
Roadmap.
● Hands-on introduction to the Keras Tensorflow library in
Python.
● Completion of hands-on project in Deep Learning.

Computer Vision
● Foundations of Computer Vision and Image Processing.
● Practical introduction into applications of Computer Vision with
OpenCV.
● Foundations of Deep Learning for Computer Vision
applications: How to build, train, and evaluate Convolutional
Neural Networks.
● Completion of hands-on project in Computer Vision.
 LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

Natural Language Processing

● Foundations of Natural Language Processing.
● Practical introduction into applications of Natural Language
Processing.
● Foundations of Deep Learning for Natural Language
Processing applications: How to build, train, and evaluate
Recurrent Neural Networks for text sequences.
● Completion of hands-on project in Natural Language
Processing.

Time-series Analysis
● Foundations of Time-series Analysis.
● Practical introduction into applications of Time-series Analysis.
● Foundations of Deep Learning for Time-series: How to build,
train, and evaluate Recurrent Neural Networks for numerical
sequences.
● Completion of hands-on project in Time-series Analysis.
 ZAKA
SUPPORT TEAM

This program will be brought to you by the Zaka team with a pool of
highly talented AI instructors!

Christophe Zoghbi Reem Mahmoud Tony Soulage

Co-founder & CEO Co-founder & AI Instructor
Education Lead

Our team is excited to further support you towards a successful

journey throughout the bootcamp by providing you with:
● Instructor-led, active sessions
● Co-instructors for Q&A support
● Friendly and diversified environment
● Professional network
● Industry expertise
● Community access
 TESTIMONIALS

“I came to the bootcamp as a zero in machine learning, expecting

some basic information. But the content exceeded my
expectations, and I can definitely say that after this amazing
bootcamp, AI doesn't seem so hard anymore.” - Marianne -

“This bootcamp has really helped fast track my development in AI.

I have been overwhelmed by the amount of materials online. The
boot camp helped point me in the right direction and effectively
broke down a lot of the major topics in AI. The instructors are
different in how they present their topics but they're equally
effective and engaging. I'd easily recommend this bootcamp to
anyone who wishes to get a head start in AI.” - Raed -

“I am an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering and recently

started fiddling with Deep Neural Networks. My main aim for
attending this bootcamp was to get some hands-on experience as
my students are the ones who implement my ideas. And this was an
amazing experience. The instructors are awesome, the material was
well-guided, perfect balance of theory and practice and overall it was
an exhilarating experience.” - Dr. Mohammed -

“Absolutely excellent experience! I will always be a part of Zaka

network and City.ai community! Thank you!” - Aliaa -
 FAQ

1. WHAT DO YOU OFFER IN YOUR ONE WEEK BOOTCAMP?

The AI Bootcamp is compact and focused on providing you with the knowledge you need
to enter the field while ensuring that you gain the skills to continue in advancing your
knowledge and expertise. Unlike programs that focus on theory, Zaka focuses on
hands-on training, where you are expected to actively program solutions to solve
real-world challenges with the support of your instructor.

2. ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES TO ATTEND THE BOOTCAMP?

You just need to have an understanding of programming foundations and in any
language. A passion to learn is a plus! During the bootcamp, we will be working with
Python. If you are not familiar with Python, you will get access to Python practice
modules that will help you familiarize yourself with the language before the start of the
bootcamp.

3. WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT DURING THE PROGRAM?

Our AI Bootcamp is a virtual program. You must be able to attend online training
sessions for 11-12 hours/week for 3 weeks and you will be expected to complete a group
project in the final week. Keep in mind, the more you are dedicated to the learning
experience during the program, the more you will get out of it.

4. CAN I ENROLL IF I DO NOT HAVE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE IN ARTIFICIAL

INTELLIGENCE OR MACHINE LEARNING?
Yes, you can! This AI Bootcamp is designed for absolute beginners in the field with only
requiring you to be comfortable with basic programming concepts. The bootcamp will
walk you through the fundamentals and tools you need to get started in Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning.
 FAQ

5. WHAT WILL BE COVERED DURING THE BOOTCAMP?

We will cover various topics including Data Science and the Python ecosystem, Machine
Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and
Time-series Prediction. Every day covers a different topic starting with theory and
building on the theory with interactive coding sessions. You will leave every day of the
bootcamp with a new AI project in a unique area. You can check the syllabus for more
details on the covered topics.

6. WHAT WILL I BENEFIT FROM THE BOOTCAMP?

Within a short time, you will be able to understand and build projects on various AI topics.
You will get valuable hands-on experience in Data Science and Machine Learning. You
will be able to leverage, integrate, and advance the knowledge you gain within your
current field of work or studies.

7- WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE & EXPERIENCE LEVEL IN A TYPICAL

BOOTCAMP?
The age range in our bootcamps usually ranges from 18 to 50+ years old with varying
levels of experience, ranging from fresh high school graduates with very little experience
to managers with 20+ years of experience.

8. HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ATTENDING THE BOOTCAMP

WITH ME?
We have a limit of 50 participants per bootcamp, and we typically sell out of seats a few
weeks before we start.

9. WILL I GET A CERTIFICATE FROM THE BOOTCAMP?

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Zaka.

10. DO YOU RUN PRIVATE BOOTCAMPS FOR CORPORATES?

Yes. Drop us an email to educate@zaka.ai with your requirements and someone from
our team will be in touch.
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