Short Course

Chat Models and Natural Language Processing

Programme ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryProgramme Code
5 Dec, 6 Dec 2024 | 9am-5.30pm2Classroom LearningTGS-2023022215

Course Overview

This course provides a basic introduction to chat models and natural language processing (NLP), focusing on state-of-the-art techniques, architectures, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. Students will learn about various NLP tasks, such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation. They will also explore chatbot development using deep learning-based methods, with a focus on popular architectures like Transformers and GPT. The course will include hands-on exercises using popular NLP frameworks and libraries.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and techniques in NLP.

• Develop a solid understanding of state-of-the-art NLP architectures and methods.

• Gain hands-on experience in building chatbots and NLP applications using popular frameworks and libraries.

Prerequisites

Basic programming skills in Python.

Testimonials


Prof Low was extremely good in explaining complex information to simpler content for everyone to understand.

Alicia Aw

This course is what I am looking for to equip me with the technical knowledge and theoretical know how to perform my own model training. Looking forward for similar courses. The size of the class is just nice, which makes less intimidating to ask questions.

Foo Chuan Wen, Jenson

This course provided a great exposure to NLP models and an in-depth understanding of training.

Karthik Venkataraman

Quite useful.

Sean Foo Suan An

Instructors


Dr Edmund Low

Programme Fees


Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
39 years old
or younger
40 years old
or older
Full Programme Fee S$2,100.00 S$2,100.00 S$2,100.00 S$2,100.00 S$2,100.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount S$1,470.00 S$1,470.00 S$1,470.00 S$1,470.00 -
Nett Programme Fee S$630.00 S$630.00 S$630.00 S$630.00 S$2,100.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$56.70 S$56.70 S$56.70 S$56.70 S$189.00
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST S$686.70 S$686.70 S$686.70 S$686.70 S$2,289.00
Less Additional Funding - S$420.00 - S$420.00 -
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$686.70 S$266.70 S$686.70 S$266.70 S$2,289.00
  1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
  2. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
  3. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to eligibility and availability.

Other Information

This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.