ARISA concludes with lasting impact: Free AI Skills Academy and tools to continue empowering Europe’s workforce

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/