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Fundamentals of the AI Act

What is the AI Act? What is covered by the regulation, and what is not? What obligations arise from the regulation?
The training will cover the AI Act, which came into force in August 2024, and explain its basic concepts. Additionally, the training will illustrate the obligations arising from the AI Act with practical examples. The training is suitable for anyone interested.


The training is free of charge for participants.

 

Date

11.2.–10.3.2025

Method
Hybrid
Location
The training is conducted remotely
Price
Free

Basics of the AI Regulation is a brief 1 ECTS introduction to the new AI regulation. The content of the training is provided by the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki.

The training is part of a pilot project for work-life-oriented micro credentials, funded by the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment
 

BENEFITS AND OBJECTIVES
 

  • You will understand and identify the key concepts and requirements of the AI regulation from the perspective of your own work.
  • You will be able to apply what you have learned in your own work and organization.
  • You will recognize connections to key research in the field and pathways to update your skills.
  • You will gain tools and cross-organizational insights into AI regulation issues through peer discussions.
  • Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive 1 cr from the Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki.
     

The training is part of the Responsible AI-Powered Organization training program. After completing the Basics of AI Regulation module, you will have the necessary skill level to continue with AI specialization modules.
 

TARGET AUDIENCE 

The training is suitable for anyone interested in the topic. Primarily, it is designed for professionals from various fields who want to develop their expertise in this area. The language of instruction is partly Finnish, but we will use English-language materials.
 

The selection of participants for the training will be confirmed by the Service Center for Continuous Learning and Employment After the selection, we will send the applicants an email with information about the selection and instructions for the next steps. 

The number of participants is limited.
 

CONTENT AND SCHEDULE 

The Basics of AI Regulation training consists of three online meetings (February 11th from 1 PM to 3 PM, February 12th from 1 PM to 3 PM, and March 4th from 1 PM to 3 PM) and self-study in an online learning environment, including practical assignments. After completing this training module, you will have the necessary skill level to continue with AI specialization modules.

SKILL LEVEL 

The skill level of the module is 3/5 (competent problem solver / performer). 

Competence is assessed on a pass/fail scale.
 

TEACHERS
 

Vice Dean,  Professor Anette Alén, University of Helsinki
University Lecturer, title of docent Anna-Mari Wallenberg, University of Helsinki
Grant-funded Researcher Tuomas Mattila, University of Helsinki
 

The training has been funded by the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment. The Service Centre promotes the competence development of working-age people and the availability of skilled labour. The operations of the Service Centre are overseen by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Registration
Date

11.2.–10.3.2025

Price
Free

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Due to the significantly high number of applications received so far, we unfortunately cannot guarantee a study right for everyone who applied for the training. We will inform all applicants as soon as possible.

Apply for the training by January 30, 2025.

The training is free of charge for students and their employers. The training is funded by the Continuous Learning and Employment Service Center.

No more than 20% of the participants from the same organization will be selected for the training. Selections will be made based on the application.

Contact us
Sari Laurila
+358 50 448 8930
sari.laurila@hyplus.fi
Minna Ristimäki
+358 50 4627213
minna.ristimaki@hyplus.fi

This programme can be tailored for your organisation. Contact us!

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