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EU AI Act & AI Literacy

Aalto University via Aalto University Executive Education

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This online training offers a practical introduction to artificial intelligence and the EU’s AI Act. It explains how AI and Generative AI work, outlines the EU’s risk‑based regulatory framework, and clarifies what the Act requires from organizations and employees. Across five concise modules, the course builds essential AI literacy skills by focusing on responsible use of AI tools, safe handling of input and output data, ethical and legal considerations, and the importance of maintaining human oversight. By the end of the course, learners understand how to use AI effectively, critically, and responsibly without diminishing their own role or expertise.

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of AI and Generative AI, including how different AI models work and their common applications.
Gain a clear overview of the EU AI Act, its risk‑based framework, and the obligations it sets for organizations and users.
Learn how to use AI tools responsibly, including safe and ethical handling of input data and careful evaluation of AI‑generated outputs.
Develop essential AI literacy skills required under the EU AI Act, with emphasis on human oversight, critical thinking, and understanding AI’s limitations.

Content and Schedule

The online course is divided into the following parts:

Introduction
1. Basics of AI
2. EU AI Act
3. Input side
4. Output side
5. Do not outsource yourself to AI

For Whom?

This course is intended for anyone who uses or plans to use AI tools at work and needs foundational AI knowledge as well as the mandatory AI literacy training required under the EU’s AI Act