Format: Course will be taught live via the GCAS Zoom platform. However, you can take these courses at your own pace but we strongly encourage you to participate in the discussions around the topics and reading/assigned materials.
Courses (see below for the schedule)
All enrolled participants/researchers in this certificate programme receive a t-shirt (up to 15€ free shipping)
Description:
This programme familiarizes participants and researchers with basic and advanced knowledge about (a) artificial intelligence (AI); (b) associated technologies; and (c) its various applications. This programme also exposes researchers and participants to some critical aspects and challenges that AI presents.
This certificate is designed for:
knowledge applications of AI technologies
academics who seek to advance their critical research findings in and around AI technologies
business ethics associated with AI
the general public interested in the subject
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Enhancement of critical knowledge and communication skills for professional advancement
Basic and advanced knowledge of the ethical applications and challenges associated with AI technologies
Enhancement of critical thinking and communication skills (i.e., oral and written communication).
Requirements:
complete four (4) courses (from the seminars listed on this page) within one year. We strongly encourage you to take the seminars live via our GCAS Zoom platform but understand owing to time-zone challenges that this may not be feasible for all participants. Should you not be able to attend the seminars on our live Zoom platform, you may complete the course by viewing the recordings of our live sessions. All enrolled researchers and participants in this certificate programme may also take any other live seminars/courses that GCAS offers. You can enrol in other seminars via this page.
successfully pass the certificate examination (see FAQs on the right column
Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
Ethics
Applications of New Technologies
Critiques of AI
Neuroscience and Psychology of AI
This price includes the Certificate of Completion Document (in PDF format) however, if you want a hardcopy it will cost 60€ for signatures + shipping and handling.
Procedure:
Once you enroll you will receive a gcas.ie (Google based) email + apps account. You will need to use your gcas.ie account to access the seminar and course materials.
FAQs
Q: Can I take one course in the certificate programme and not take all four courses?
A: Yes, of course.
Q: I am in a BA degree programme currently, do I qualify to apply for this certificate programme?
A: Yes, anyone can take this programme regardless of prior education levels.
Q: What is the “certificate examination”?
A: It is a final examination that ensures you have learned the central concepts of the programme. The examination is a written response to core questions such as, “What is AI and what are the challenges and innovations that it presents?” The examination is designed to enhance your research goals. It is three (3) hours in length. You may use notes, books, articles, and the lecture recordings to help you compose your responses so long as you cite your sources. It is graded “pass/fail”. You may retake the examination if necessary. The cost of a retake examination is 100€.
Q: I have a learning disability. Do you offer accommodation?
A: Yes, we can allow more time for you to take the examination if you qualify.
Q: If I can’t make the live lecture/discussion sessions may I still complete the programme?
A: Yes, so long as you view the recorded materials and make a good effort to attend the live sessions.
Q: Can I take more than four (4) courses?
A: Yes, you may take as many courses as you like in this programme for up to 1 year.
Q: If I’m a monthly subscriber can I take these courses?
A: Yes, however, in order for you to receive a certificate, you must successfully pass the examination, which will cost 400€.
Q: What happens if I take a course separately, just to try it out and I want to enroll in the certificate programme?
A: We will credit you the cost of the course (up to 200€) once you enroll in the certificate programme.
Q: What happens if it takes me longer than a year to complete?
A: You may continue beyond 1 year for a fee of 400€ for the next year.