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Digital competencies are the cornerstone of a Digital Society

Becoming a digital society does not happen overnight by turning on servers or installing wi-fi in homes. A foundational element is the systematic development of digital competencies over a period of time. Digital competencies mean not only building a team of IT specialists, but also engendering widespread digital skills across the nations’ citizens. This in turn requires digital education at many levels: university, gymnasiums, basic schools, as well as specialize training for ICT professionals. The end result is a comprehensive digital skills development system across all sectors of the nation: government, education, business and private sector. Estonian experience An important element…

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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 EU-funded 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 intelligenceAI ecosystem overviewIntroduction to machine learningClustering, classification and regression in PythonFundamentals of cybersecurity and data privacyExplainability in artificial intelligenceIntroduction to deep learning. Flexible and accessible learning The programme is 100% free and online. Enrolled participants…

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New learning resources released by ARISA: Empowering AI education and upskilling across Europe

The Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) has released a suite of new resources designed to boost AI education and training across Europe. These comprehensive materials aim to bridge the AI skills gap by supporting education providers, governments, industry leaders, and training representatives in skilling, reskilling, and upskilling individuals into AI-related roles. ARISA Curricula and Learning Programmes ARISA’s latest contributions to AI education are designed to provide actionable tools for bridging the AI skills gap across Europe: Core Curricula The Core Curricula framework provides a practical guide for designing and structuring educational programmes tailored to the needs of AI-related roles. It…

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Join the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance: Expand Your Horizons in AI Education

The Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) is extending an invitation for new organisations that share the mission of bridging the AI skills gap in Europe and work towards a skilled and future-ready workforce to join its vibrant community. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a leading European network dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) education. Who can become an ARISA Associated Partner? The answer is simple: all organisations that share the mission of bridging the AI skills gap in Europe and work towards a skilled and future-ready workforce. ARISA invites public and private organisations, regardless of their…

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Shaping the Future: Unveiling the AI Skills Strategy for Europe

As the AI field continues to evolve, Europe's key to staying in the spotlight and being at the forefront of innovation lies in AI-skilled human capital. Bridging the AI skills gap, retaining talent and addressing the diversification of AI profiles remain critical challenges. The AI Skills Strategy for Europe aims to not only address these challenges, but also pave the way for a comprehensive, adaptive, and inclusive AI education landscape. Enabling Excellence in AI Skills The vision of ARISA is clear: Strive for Europe to have a resilient AI skills foundation for a diverse range of AI professionals, policymakers, and…

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Join the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance

The Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) opens up to give you an opportunity to become an Associated Partner. This special status will allow you to get involved in the project’s activities, have first-hand access to all resources and help shape the future of AI skills in Europe. Who can become an ARISA Associated Partner? The answer is simple: all organisations that share the mission of bridging the AI skills gap in Europe and work towards a skilled and future-ready workforce. ARISA invites public and private organisations, regardless of their size. Learning providers, accreditation and certification providers, social partners, chambers of…

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ARISA uncovers critical AI skills gaps in the European market

ARISA (Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance) uncovers the critical AI skills gap between market needs and the learning offer in Europe. The AI Skills Needs Analysis identifies the most sought-after skills for technology practitioners but also for those delivering and regulating AI technology services. The EU project ARISA has released a comprehensive, market-oriented report on the current and future needs for AI skills that will help design a new, European strategy for AI upskilling and reskilling. The AI Skills Needs Analysis focuses not only on technical profiles such as AI engineers but also on near-AI professionals including business and technology leaders…

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ESSA releases new reports to design and develop learning programmes fit for the software services market needs

Creating and updating curricula and learning programmes for software professionals has just been made easier. ESSA (European Software Skills Alliance) releases 3 reports to guide the design and development of an education & training offering that matches the software services market needs. ESSA’s new set of reports supports organisations and learning providers in creating or updating their education and training offers according to what is needed on the market[1]. It is also a good piece of news for learners who will be able to find and access relevant and up-to-date learning offerings for the most in-demand software roles. The “How…

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EU project ARISA to fast-track the AI upskilling and reskilling in Europe

Twenty leading organisations drive the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) project to accelerate the upskilling and reskilling of employees, job seekers, business leaders, and policymakers into AI-related professions. Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) transformative potential opens Europe to new opportunities, from process automation to talent development. AI technologies could significantly impact industries such as finance, healthcare, supply chains, manufacturing, or education. Today, in the European Union, only 8% of enterprises are using an AI technology[1]. One of the biggest barriers to AI adoption within organisations is the lack of skills[2]. ARISA, an Erasmus+ project led by DIGITALEUROPE, intends to reduce the AI…

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New ESSA community wants to bring more software skills and professionals to the market.

ESSA (European Software Skills Alliance) opens the ESSA Software Skills community to the world. The main goal of this community of practice is to connect individual minds to answer together the software services’ upskilling and reskilling challenges of our decade. At the heart of the community: the people. ESSA wants to give a voice to individuals who educate, train, or work with software professionals, but also to the professionals themselves and any people interested in the software profession. The community relies on the principles of shared interest and complementarity. Everybody has a say and can bring their knowledge and experience…

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