Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the IEEE CIS School
Program & Curriculum
What prerequisites do I need?
Basic understanding of programming (Python) and mathematics (linear algebra, calculus) is recommended. No prior experience with LLM fine-tuning is required.
Will the course be recorded?
Yes! Plenary sessions will be live-streamed and recorded, and made available to all registered participants.
Do I get a refund if I cannot attend?
Cancellations made before Sept 15 receive a full refund. After Sept 15, we offer a 50% refund or credit toward next year's program.
Can I attend only some days?
The course is designed as a sequential 6-day program. To receive the certificate, full attendance is required.
Registration & Eligibility
Is there accommodation provided?
Free on-campus accommodation at the PCCoE hostel/guest house is provided for registered offline participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
What software/tools do I need?
We use Python with HuggingFace, PyTorch, bitsandbytes, and vLLM. All instructions for setting up the environment will be shared 2 weeks before the program.
Can I network with instructors after the course?
Yes! All participants will have access to the dedicated Slack and Discord channels for six months post-program to collaborate and seek guidance.
Is there financial assistance available?
Yes, there are student travel and accommodation grants available for participants travelling from outside Pune. Email the organizers with your details.
Logistics & General Questions
What is the language of instruction?
The course is taught entirely in English. All slides, code notebooks, and plenary discussions are delivered in English.
Is accommodation included in the registration fee?
Free hostel guest house accommodation is available on campus for offline attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
What happens if I need to withdraw after the program starts?
If unforeseen circumstances force you to withdraw, please reach out to the organizing team to discuss options on a case-by-case basis.
Will I receive an IEEE certificate?
Yes! Upon successful completion of the 6-day program, you will receive an official IEEE CIS Certificate of Completion, validating your specialized training.
Are GPU compute resources provided for the practical labs?
Yes, participants will have access to GPU cloud environments pre-configured with all necessary frameworks, datasets, and pretrained model weights.
What is the venue like? Will it be comfortable for learning?
The summer school is held at PCCoE Pune, featuring state-of-the-art air-conditioned computing laboratories, auditoriums, high-speed Wi-Fi, and collaborative workspaces.
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