{"id":25495,"date":"2026-05-27T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/?p=25495"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:41:47","slug":"arisa-concludes-with-lasting-impact-free-ai-skills-academy-and-tools-to-continue-empowering-europes-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/en\/uncategorized\/arisa-concludes-with-lasting-impact-free-ai-skills-academy-and-tools-to-continue-empowering-europes-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"ARISA concludes with lasting impact: Free AI Skills Academy and tools to continue empowering Europe\u2019s workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After four years of collaboration across Europe, the <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA)<\/a> project is coming to a close &#8211; leaving behind an ecosystem of tools, training programmes, and strategic frameworks to strengthen AI skills across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by the <strong>Erasmus+ programme<\/strong>, ARISA has, between 2022 and 2026, addressed Europe\u2019s growing demand for AI competences by delivering <strong>practical, scalable, and future-oriented solutions<\/strong> for learners, educators, organisations, and policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project\u2019s key achievements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.aiskills.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARISA AI Skills Academy<\/strong><\/a> <strong>and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/notes.biolab.si\/books\/arisa\/ai-dm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI fundamentals crash course<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 free online training supporting learners at different levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/resource\/ai-skills-strategy-for-europe-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Skills Strategy for Europe<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 providing recommendations to align education systems with labour market needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Standardised AI role and educational profiles<\/strong> \u2013 developed in cooperation with CEN and CENELEC, contributing to a shared European framework for AI skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/news\/the-ai-literacy-practices-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Joint report with the EU AI Office<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 supporting companies in understanding and implementing the AI Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/resource\/designing-and-developing-training-programmes-for-ai-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Learning materials<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/resource\/design-the-train-the-trainers-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Train-the-trainers programme<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/resource\/micro-credentials-and-recognition-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>guidance on micro-credentials<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 enabling scalable and recognised AI education across Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/career-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Career guidance materials<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 supporting individuals in navigating AI career pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"607\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-264x264.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-56x56.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bcskoolitus.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A lasting platform for AI learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core of ARISA\u2019s legacy is the <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.aiskills.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARISA AI Skills Academy<\/strong><\/a>, which will remain available beyond the project\u2019s lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The platform offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; 100% free, online courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Flexible, self-paced learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Certificates to support employability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Designed to be accessible to all, it supports:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; Students and job seekers entering the AI field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Professionals looking to upskill or reskill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Educators enhancing their curricula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Organisations developing AI capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A systemic contribution to Europe\u2019s AI future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond training, ARISA has contributed to shaping a <strong>more coordinated and future-ready AI skills ecosystem in Europe<\/strong>. While the project formally concludes, ARISA\u2019s results will continue to support Europe\u2019s ambition to build a <strong>skilled, competitive, and resilient AI workforce<\/strong>. Learners, educators, organisations, and policymakers are encouraged to continue using and building on these resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Access the ARISA AI Skills Academy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.aiskills.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/academy.aiskills.eu\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; <strong>Explore all ARISA results:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aiskills.eu\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After four years of collaboration across Europe, the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) project is coming to a close &#8211; leaving behind an ecosystem of tools, training programmes, and strategic frameworks to strengthen AI skills across the continent. 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