AI & Digital Transformation: Essential Skills for Everyday Life

On 7 December 2026, an English-language online course on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence will begin for all interested members of the public, students and university staff.

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When?
07.12.2026
For whom?
Citizens
Employees
Teachers
Students

What is artificial intelligence? How can you use AI assistants and chatbots effectively and securely, spot fake content and protect your data? You’ll find the answers in the international online course ā€œAI & Digital Transformation: Essential Skills for Everyday Lifeā€. Across eleven lessons, you can expect short conceptual presentations, live demonstrations and practical exercises. 

The course will teach you: 

  • what AI is and how it is transforming everyday services such as banking, healthcare and public administration
  • how to use AI assistants and chatbots for common tasks and how to critically evaluate results
  • how to spot misinformation, deepfakes and AI-generated content
  • how to strengthen data protection
  • the opportunities and risks of AI in the workplace and in society
  • how to develop critical thinking
  • how to use AI tools to tackle a real personal or community issue

Key dates at a glance:

  • Course duration: 7 December 2026 to 22 February 2027
  • Course leader: PhD. Eng. Arun-Fabian Panaite, University of Petroșani, Romania
  • Course language: English
  • Course assessment: practical project work, no written examination
  • No prior knowledge is required to take part

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate. 

Please register via the EURECA-PRO website by 4 December 2026.

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