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Certificate in Software Development Fundamentals (Generative AI Essentials Module)

Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
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Overview
Programme Code
IT524422Q
Subject Area
Information Technology
Programme Type
Module Certificate
Offering Institution
Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
Contact Hours
24
QF Level
4
QF Credits
12
QF Registration No.
24/001106/L4
QF Registration Validity Period
2025.01.20-2026.08.31
Programme Class [ IT524422Q-1 ] Apply Online
Programme Fee
HKD$4,800.00
Class Code Commencement Date Class Location Medium of Instruction Apply Online Class Remarks Class Status
IT524422Q-1 2025.04.24 Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill)
Cantonese supplemented with English
On completion of the module, learners are expected to be able to: 
  1. develop a robust understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, focusing on generative AI. 
  2. acquire skills in crafting effective prompts for AI models, addressing common prompt misuses, and implementing techniques to reduce bias in AI-generated outputs. 
  3. apply generative AI techniques in text and image generation.  

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 
  2. Prompt Engineering 
  3. Application of Generative AI (Text generation & Image generation )
  4. Compare Different Generative AI platforms 
This module is part of the Professional Certificate in Software Development Fundamentals programme (ref code IT524419P). 
 
 

Programme Structure 課程結構

Professional Diploma in Educational Technology Practices

教育科技實務專業文憑

 

Professional Certificate in Educational System Operation Support

教育系統營運支援專業證書

 

Introduction to IT Infrastructure

IT基礎架構導論

(Contact Hours: 30)

Embedded Computing Devices for Education

嵌入式系統於教學

(Contact Hours: 30)

Contemporary Topics in Cybersecurity for Education

當代網絡安全教育專題

(Contact Hours: 24)

Professional Certificate in Software Development Fundamentals

軟件開發入門專業證書

Computational Thinking

運算思維

(Contact Hours: 18)

Web Applications Development

網路應用程式開發

(Contact Hours: 30)

Generative AI Essentials

生成式人工智能精要

(Contact Hours: 24)

 

 
Tentative Schedule
 
From 24 Apr 25 to 3 Jul 25 (Thu)

- 1 nights per week, 18:30-21:30.

- In special circumstances, some lessons may be conducted in online mode.

- Duration: 24 hrs. The normal duration for completion of the programme is around 2 months.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; or
Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board; or

Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Vplus Creative Industries
 
As a part of the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, Vplus Creative Industries is supported by the HKSAR Government to encourage working adults to pursue higher qualifications for career advancement and to promote lifelong learning. 
 
Successful applicants can be reimbursed 60% of the tuition fees paid for the programme, maximum HK$36,000 per person. Applicants may apply for reimbursement for more than one eligible programmes. 
 
Original tuition fee: $4,800
Tuition fee after funding: $1,920
 
 

Application deadline: 31 Mar 2025 (Mon)
 
Please press 'Apply Online' button above
 
 
 
Notes
 
⦁ Applicants who fulfil the entry requirements will receive a payment notice later. Applications are not required to pay the tuition at this moment.
 
⦁ In general, course enrollment is made on a first-come-first-served basis.
 
⦁ Subject to the availability of the classes, applicants will be informed to change to another class if the applied class was full.
 
⦁ Any change in class selection will be put on the waiting list.
(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)
 
Website: hkiit.edu.hk
 
 
 
Enrollment and Enquiry:
 
Tel: 2835-7403
 
e-mail: hkiit-skillsup@vtc.edu.hk

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