Sharpen your cognitive computing skills with IBM's new artificial intelligence nanodegree program - TechCity

Based on the increasing number of ways that artificial intelligence (AI) is finding application in – and powering industries, IBM has announced the introduction of an AI Nanodegree program that incorporates expertise from IBM Watson and covers the basics of artificial intelligence. "As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to power more technology across industries, it's been truly exciting to see what our community of developers can create with Watson. Developers are inspiring us to advance the technology that is transforming society, and they are the reason why such a wide variety of businesses are bringing cognitive solutions to market," said Rob High, IBM Fellow, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of IBM Watson. Speaking in Las Vegas at World of Watson, High disclosed that AI is becoming more ubiquitous in the technology people use every day and he stressed the need for developers to continue to sharpen their cognitive computing skills. "They are seeking ways to gain a competitive edge in a workforce that increasingly needs professionals who understand how to build AI solutions.