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ARISA concludes with lasting impact: Free AI Skills Academy and tools to continue empowering Europe’s workforce
EU-funded project delivers training, career guidance, and skills intelligence to support Europe’s AI transition
After four years of collaboration across Europe, the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) project is coming to a close – leaving behind an ecosystem of tools, training programmes, and strategic frameworks to strengthen AI skills across the continent.
Funded by the Erasmus+ programme, ARISA has, between 2022 and 2026, addressed Europe’s growing demand for AI competences by delivering practical, scalable, and future-oriented solutions for learners, educators, organisations, and policymakers.
The project’s key achievements include:
- ARISA AI Skills Academy and AI fundamentals crash course – free online training supporting learners at different levels
- AI Skills Strategy for Europe – providing recommendations to align education systems with labour market needs
- Standardised AI role and educational profiles – developed in cooperation with CEN and CENELEC, contributing to a shared European framework for AI skills
- Joint report with the EU AI Office – supporting companies in understanding and implementing the AI Act
- Learning materials, Train-the-trainers programme and guidance on micro-credentials – enabling scalable and recognised AI education across Europe
- Career guidance materials – supporting individuals in navigating AI career pathways.
A lasting platform for AI learning
At the core of ARISA’s legacy is the ARISA AI Skills Academy, which will remain available beyond the project’s lifetime.
The platform offers:
- 100% free, online courses
- Flexible, self-paced learning
- Certificates to support employability
Designed to be accessible to all, it supports:
- Students and job seekers entering the AI field
- Professionals looking to upskill or reskill
- Educators enhancing their curricula
- Organisations developing AI capabilities
A systemic contribution to Europe’s AI future
Beyond training, ARISA has contributed to shaping a more coordinated and future-ready AI skills ecosystem in Europe.
While the project formally concludes, ARISA’s results will continue to support Europe’s ambition to build a skilled, competitive, and resilient AI workforce.
Learners, educators, organisations, and policymakers are encouraged to continue using and building on these resources.
Access the ARISA AI Skills Academy: https://academy.aiskills.eu/
Explore all ARISA results: https://aiskills.eu/
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