Cham Ting Hong (left) and Chong Boon
Yoong (right)
Two UTAR Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and
Science students, Cham Ting Hong and Chong Boon Yoong, recently obtained the
Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Certification after successfully passing the Huawei certification exam. The
HCIA AI is a course launched by Huawei, Chongqing University of Posts and
Telecommunications and the Dalian University of Technology. The HCIA AI
certificate is awarded to engineers who can install, configure and run ICT
devices, and rectify faults in a technical field.
Reflecting on his effort, Cham said, “One needs to
have a strong interest in AI and an eagerness to learn. Since it involves a
lot of self-studying, time management is also a key to gaining this
achievement. Also, to have a better understanding of the course, I made my
own notes and conducted plenty of online research.” Meanwhile, Chong also
emphasised on a similar approach. Besides constantly attending the HCIA AI
online courses to learn more, he also attempted mock examinations to
familiarise himself with the questions.
The two students found out about the certification
through different means. Chong learned about the certification through the
Life-long Learning Briefing for Integrated Design Project (IDP), while Cham
found out through his lecturer Ir Ts Dr Tham Mau Luen.
Cham mentioned, “I decided to join because I have a
strong interest in AI and I am currently working on an AI-related project. I
felt that my participation in the HCIA would provide me a good chance to
learn more about AI and broaden my horizons.”
Cham and Chong were both glad to have received the
certification, as they expressed their happiness and gratitude towards Dr
Tham for granting them the opportunity. “I am happy and surprised at the
same time after obtaining the certification because this is my first time
participating in an external course. It was quite challenging; I tried my
best in the exam and I am happy with the result. I would also like to take
this opportunity to thank Dr Tham for providing me this opportunity,” said
Cham.
Dr Tham explained, “As one of the lecturers for the
subject “Integrated Design Project”, I was aware that the HCIA AI
Certification was offered to the students to learn hands-on skills related
to AI. This was important for the students to practise solving real-world
engineering problems. During my weekly project discussion with the students,
I taught them using the teaching materials from the HCIA-AI. This includes
the TensorFlow overview and the basic programming for image recognition.” He
added, “I am very proud of my students for passing the exam. Obtaining the
HCIA AI Certification is not an easy feat, as it requires students to have
extensive knowledge of python programming basics, essential mathematics
knowledge and pre-knowledge for Deep Learning. I believe that students now
have the ability to design, develop, and innovate AI products and solutions
using technologies such as AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Thus, I
would like to thank Huawei for sponsoring the exam vouchers for the two
students.”
Dr Tham
UTAR congratulates Cham and Chong for their wonderful
achievement.
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