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Why AI Literacy Matters

Build long-lasting AI skills

The way organizations operate is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. AI literacy enables teams to comprehend the potential of new technologies to drive innovative ideas, as well as to recognize the risks and respond accordingly.

The Swiss Data Science Center is a national research infrastructure that specializes in data science and AI. Our AI programs and trainings are tailored to meet specific requirements of your organization and are available for all technical levels and organizational functions. From board meetings to technical workshops, our training is supported by real-life deployments of research performed at ETH Zurich and EPFL. We help you build long-lasting skills in AI and data science.

You have questions about AI literacy and how it applies to you? Don't hesitate to write to us.

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Value proposition

What is AI Literacy

Our definition of AI literacy involves providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to use AI technologies in an efficient, ethical, and responsible way, as well as an understanding of how they work and their effect on society. Learn from us how to make well-informed decisions and effectively manage the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. We offer an unbiased perspective on the field of applied AI with academic independence that goes beyond the hype.

Seize opportunities

Learn how to assess the state of AI today to outperform your competitors. Identify potential opportunities.

Ensure compliance

Understand what the EU Act requires and what your organization must do to educate its staff about artificial intelligence.

Mitigate risks

Know when and how to use the technology. Ensure the responsible governance of AI initiatives and mitigate their risks.

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Explore our courses and trainings

We actively contribute to university programs at the EPFL and the ETH as design customized training, workshops and hackathons in data science and AI  for executives and data scientists in different industries. To learn more, please visit our courses pages.
AI COURSES FOR organizations
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EDUCATION

Training from leading academic institutions

As part of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH, EPFL), we bring you world-leading academic credibility and technological neutrality :

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  • training by people who do the work - not just teach it
  • combined theoretical concepts with applied examples from swiss industry
  • Swiss academic certifications (ETH / EPFL / partner academic institutions), as applicable (see individual courses for details)

FEDERAL INSTUTES OF TECHNOLOGY

Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC)

Programs offered through SDSC and hosted at our ETH Zurich and EPFL campuses. Ideal for organizations seeking courses with a strong research foundation and academic recognition.

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Locations: ETH Zurich, EPFL Lausanne

OTHER SWISS UNIVERSITIES

Regional partnerships

Courses co-delivered with local universities of applied sciences, bringing programs closer to regional business communities with a practical, applied focus.

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Partners include: UNIL Lausanne, HSLU