The first course in “AI B C”, an open-access modular training programme developed by IT4LIA, designed to develop the fundamental skills required for the application of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. Completion of all the courses that make up the programme will entitle participants to a certification badge attesting to the acquisition of basic skills in Artificial Intelligence.
The course provides a structured introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a particular focus on industrial and manufacturing applications. Participants will gain a clear understanding of AI technologies, the role of data in AI systems, the difference between predictive and generative approaches, and the opportunities and challenges associated with AI adoption in industrial environments.
Course Content and Programme
Module 1 – Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals (3 hours)
Provide participants with the conceptual foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning using an accessible and business-oriented approach.
- What Artificial Intelligence is and how it has evolved over time.
- Supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning.
- Neural networks and deep learning fundamentals.
- Predictive versus generative AI.
- AI technologies and model families.
- Data quality, quantity and governance.
- Current capabilities, limitations and risks of AI.
- Ethical and regulatory implications, including the European AI Act.
Module 2 – Industrial Applications, Use Cases and AI Projects (3 hours)
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is applied across the industrial value chain through practical examples and real-world projects.
- AI applications across industrial operations.
- Predictive maintenance and equipment monitoring.
- Quality control through computer vision systems.
- Production and supply chain optimization.
- Demand forecasting and planning.
- Digital twins, simulation and collaborative robotics.
- Generative AI for design, documentation and knowledge management.
- Industrial AI projects and manufacturing use cases.
- Anatomy of an AI project: use cases, objectives and data requirements.
Course Duration
6 hours
Target Audience
- Production and Operations Managers.
- Research and Development Managers.
- Quality Managers.
- Innovation and Digital Transformation professionals.
- Technical and managerial professionals working in manufacturing and industrial organizations.
Requirements
No specific technical prerequisites are required. The course is designed to be accessible to participants without an IT background. The two modules follow a logical sequence and attendance of the first module is recommended before progressing to the second.
Calendar
September 14th and 21st 2026, on both days from 10:00 to 13:00