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ARISA Academy: Master the basics of AI and shape the future of your career
As part of its mission to strengthen AI skills across Europe, the ARISA project has launched the ARISA Academy—a free online platform empowering individuals to upskill and reskill in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
What’s in the programme?
The ARISA Academy offers seven expert-led courses, developed by leading instructors from the project’s partner organisations. The structured learning path includes:
- Introduction to artificial intelligence
- AI ecosystem overview
- Introduction to machine learning
- Clustering, classification and regression in Python
- Fundamentals of cybersecurity and data privacy
- Explainability in artificial intelligence
- Introduction to deep learning.
Flexible and accessible learning
The programme is 100% free and online. Enrolled participants can study at their own pace by engaging with videos, text-based materials, and interactive quizzes. The participants can choose if they want to complete the full programme or select individual courses based on their interests.
Who is it for?
The programme is open to everyone, regardless of background. While some courses require no prior knowledge, others may have prerequisites — full details are available on the platform.
Whether you are:
- a student eager to explore AI,
- a professional aiming to transition into the AI field
- a specialist in another sector—such as policy or business—keen to expand your AI knowledge,
- or an AI educator searching for high-quality learning materials to enhance your curriculum,
The ARISA Academy is designed to support your journey into AI.
Engage with experts
Registered users can participate in course discussions, interacting directly with instructors and fellow learners to enhance their understanding.
Certification and recognition
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for each course, and a Certificate of Achievement upon completing the full programme — both of which can be showcased on a CV or LinkedIn profile.
Get started today!
Visit the ARISA Academy to explore the modules, check the FAQs, and enrol in the programme.
For more details about the ARISA project, head to aiskills.eu and follow ARISA on social media for the latest updates. Be sure to subscribe to the ARISA newsletter to stay in the loop!
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