Introduction to
Artificial Intelligence

Welcome to the 2026 KAUST Academy Stage 2 of the AI Specialization Program.
Here, you can find the all of the materials, labs, and exam resources.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Daily Breakdown

Day 1: Machine Learning Foundations

ML framework, Data problems, and Splitting strategies

Day 2: Machine Learning Algorithms

Linear, Distance-based, Kernel-based, and Tree-based models

Day 3: Fundamentals of Deep Learning

Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Learning Process (Backpropagation), and Optimizers

Day 4: Unsupervised Learning

K-Means clustering, PCA, t-SNE, and Autoencoders

Day 5: Exam

Final Assessment

Extra

Any extra materials will be shared here.