Introduction to AI and technologies for process optimization at URJC (PTGAS)

A course by David Granada Mejía and Juan Manuel Vara Mesa
Internal training for PTGAS URJC RAC URJC: no ECTS credit

Description

The course aims to provide a practical introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and, in particular, Process Optimization, with a focus on its application in the university context. Through seven modules, key concepts such as generative AI, large-scale language models, and process automation are presented, showcasing the potential of enabling technologies available at URJC, such as Power Platform, SharePoint, and Copilot. The course is designed to help participants identify opportunities for improvement in their daily work and understand the potential of these technologies without requiring any prior technical knowledge.

What you will learn

This course is designed to empower participants and help them incorporate current technologies and their capabilities into their daily work, thereby increasing their productivity and efficiency. The goal is for participants to understand the potential of available tools and be able to identify opportunities for improvement in their work by integrating available technology. The course will cover topics such as: 

  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
  • Automation of tasks and processes with RPA
  • Data analysis and visualization with Power BI
  • Developing applications and automated workflows with Power Platform
  • Using Copilot as an AI-based productivity assistant

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required. This is an introductory course, primarily designed to be informative, and aimed at anyone interested in learning about the potential of the practical use of current technologies, especially in the university setting.

Faculty

David Granada Mejía

Rey Juan Carlos University - Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering

A Computer Engineer from the University of Padua (Italy), with master's degrees in Information Technology and Decision Engineering, and a PhD in Information Systems Engineering from Rey Juan Carlos University. He has been a pre- and postdoctoral researcher at universities in Italy, Spain, Colombia, and Honduras. He is currently a tenured professor and researcher at Rey Juan Carlos University, with extensive professional, teaching, and research experience in Software Engineering.

Juan Manuel Vara Mesa

Rey Juan Carlos University - Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering

Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University. Computer Engineer, Master in Information Technology and Computer Systems, and PhD in Computer Engineering. ITIL, CMMI, and Scrum Master certifications. Pre-doctoral researcher at INRIA at the University of Nantes and post-doctoral researcher at ERISS (European Research Institute on Service Science) at Tilburg University.

Director of the Master's Degree in Information Systems Engineering and Coordinator of the research line in Software Engineering, Information Systems and Services of the Doctoral program in ICT of said University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of audience might be interested in taking this course?

Any PTGAS (Technical and Gas Production Unit) at URJC (Rey Juan Carlos University) interested in improving its productivity and learning about the potential of current technologies.

You will learn what AI is and what tools you can use to optimize tasks and processes.

To work more efficiently, automate repetitive tasks and take advantage of the digital tools available to us today, especially in the context of the URJC.

You can download your course completion certificate free of charge once you have completed all the required course activities. The certificate will confirm your successful completion of the course and will include the total number of hours.

To enroll in this course, simply log in or create your account and then click on the Start.

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Enrollment and participation in a URJC course is free. There are absolutely no academic penalties for dropping out. You can enroll in the same course and/or others (as long as they are still being offered) at a later time.

This course is designed to be self-paced. There's no need to start at a specific time, although a learning pace of one topic per week is recommended.

At the end of the course you will be assessed with a test on the basic concepts learned.

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