Register for the Acceleration Consortium’s first micro-credential course, “Introduction to AI for Discovery Using Self-Driving Labs” today!

Open to all learners, in this course you will discover the essential principles of self-driving labs by building one from scratch

Advanced materials hold the potential to improve our lives and our world, but traditional methods of discovery are slow and expensive. Self-driving laboratories (SDLs) have the power to fast-track materials discovery by using AI and robotics to run lab experiments autonomously. State-of-the-art SDLs require interdisciplinary teams and skillsets that traditional degree-based programs do not provide. To address this gap, the Acceleration Consortium (AC) is offering a first of its kind, five-course Autonomous Discovery Certification.

Offered through the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto, the first micro-credential course, Introduction to AI for Discovery Using Self-Driving Labs, is now open for registration. It is an asynchronous, self-directed remote learning course. Completion should take 4-6 weeks, but learners are given up to a year to finish.

In this course, learners will discover the essential principles of self-driving labs (SDLs) by building a ‘Hello World’ SDL from scratch. They will build a self-driving colour matcher using dimmable LEDs and a light sensor, which will require them to implement hardware/software communication, database integration, microcontroller programming, and Bayesian optimization.

By taking this program, learners will be able to stay ahead of market trends and set themselves up for success by addressing the demand for AI skills and develop unique, cutting-edge skills in some of the fastest growing sectors.

Who should take this course?

This program is ideal for anyone who has an interest in incorporating self-driving labs into their work. It is ideal for people in both industry and academia who want to upskill so they can design, operate, and advance autonomous systems for discovery.

How do I sign up?

“Introduction to AI for Discovery using Self-Driving Labs” is available online at a cost of $150. The subsequent courses to complete the certification will become available later this year. Four of the five will be online learning-based, with one in-class course to be offered on site at the University of Toronto.  

Contact Sterling Baird for any questions about the course or certification.