Course Title : Foundations of AI
A CTE Course with Python Programming and Real-World Innovation
Unlock the Future with Python, AI, and Data Science
AI represents a fundamental shift in human evolution, merging human intelligence with machine learning, just as fire and medicine once transformed human society. Fire enabled us to build civilizations, sparking the growth of culture and technology. Medicine has taken us from treating simple ailments to performing complex surgeries and developing vaccines that save millions of lives. Now, AI is expected to enhance both our cognitive and physical abilities, driving innovation and helping us tackle global challenges, ushering in a new era of human potential and evolution.
This 170 hours course provides a complete learning journey through Python programming skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Science—equipping students with essential 21st-century skills. Designed for school learners, the CTE curriculum blends foundational hands-on coding with real-world applications, turning beginners into confident digital creators.
Globally Aligned. Future-Focused.
The course is aligned with leading international frameworks:
- AI4K12 (USA)
- ISTE Standards (USA)
- UNESCO K–12 AI Curriculum
Students gain skills in coding, intelligent systems, AI ethics, and data literacy, preparing them for globally relevant careers and academic pathways.
🧩 Module 1: Python Programming Foundations
Explore. Code. Create.
Students begin their journey by setting up Python and diving into core concepts such as:
- Variables, data types, conditionals, loops, and collections
- Project-based learning with applications like:
- A calculator
- Rock-paper-scissors game
- Attendance management system
💡 Module 2: Advanced Python Development
Code with Purpose. Build with Confidence
Learners progress to real-world programming skills:
- File handling, functions, object-oriented programming, recursion
- Modules, JSON, and Regular Expressions (RegEx)
Capstone projects include:
- Word counter
- Paddle game
- Password generator
- File data analyzer
Mastery through Real-World practice reinforcing applied knowledge through hands-on AI coding.
🤖 Module 3: AI Using Python
Building Smarter Systems with AI
Students explore how machines think, see, and respond:
- Face detection, mask recognition, emotion detection (using OpenCV and FER)
- Chatbots and NLP pipelines
- Foundations of machine learning
- Students build intelligent applications and grasp the architecture of modern AI systems.
📊 Module 4: Data Science & Analytics
Turning Data Into Insight
Students develop fluency in interpreting and visualizing data:
- Statistics and data storytelling
- Data wrangling with NumPy, pandas, SQL, Google Sheets, Excel, and Tableau
- Learn how to analyze and visualize data, identify patterns, and draw insights from real datasets—connecting programming with real-world problem-solving.
- Learn to identify trends, analyze real datasets, and communicate insights effectively
Assessments & Capstone Projects
- MCQs for each lesson to reinforce learning
- Capstone project and final assessment at the end of each module
- Encouraging students to build functional practical real world applications
- Demonstrate mastery of concepts across programming, AI, and data science
More Than a Course—A Career Launchpad
By the end of the program, students will not just understand how to code with Python and work on AI systems—they’ll know how to build, analyze, and innovate. They’ll apply AI to real-world problems innovatively , explore ethical implications, and build the mindset of a future-ready creator.
