In October 2023, we proudly launched two educational modules, “Trustworthy AI” and “Advanced Trustworthy AI,” which aim to equip learners with essential skills in understanding and managing artificial intelligence systems responsibly. Here’s a detailed look at the creation and promotion of these modules.
The Creation Process of the Educational Modules
From the outset, our primary goal was to ensure the modules were highly relevant to our target audience. To achieve this, we incorporated interviews and testing into as many phases of the project as possible.
The creation began with two concept sprints, each lasting approximately 1.5 months.
First Sprint:
University Workshops and Stakeholder Interviews: We initiated workshops and interviews to gather diverse perspectives.
Concept Drafting and Market Research: These insights fed into drafting and refining the initial concepts.
Concept Packaging and Testing: The drafted concepts were then packaged and tested for feedback.
Second Sprint:
Further Interviews and Feedback: This phase involved additional interviews with universities, businesses, and other stakeholders.
Finalizing the Concept: We integrated the feedback to finalize the module concepts.
Developing the Course Material
After finalization, the actual content creation process started.
- Academic Source Material: Universities involved in the project gathered and reviewed academic sources to ensure the content was accurate and relevant.
- Instructional Design: Experts and instructional designers outlined the course structure, defined learning objectives, and devised assessment strategies.
- Copywriting: Copywriters translated academic material into engaging, clear content suitable for online learning.
- Visual Content Creation: Artists and graphic designers developed visual aids to enhance the learning experience.
- Assembling the Course: The course material was integrated into an online learning platform, incorporating text, quizzes, and visual elements.
Testing the Education Module
Once assembled, we invited graduates of the Building AI online course to beta-test the modules. We received nearly 310 applications, and the testers provided extensive feedback on various aspects of the course. The content, clarity, usability, technical aspects, and educational effectiveness were thoroughly tested.
A dedicated team of content experts and instructional designers reviewed the feedback and made necessary revisions to improve the course.
Course Details and Learning Objectives
Trustworthy AI
Available at this link.
Learning Objectives:
Understand AI’s impact on societal dynamics, environmental factors, market structures, and democratic processes.
Assess potential biases within AI systems and recognize these biases in decision-making processes.
Evaluate the necessity of explainability in AI applications and employ approaches to enhance transparency.
Understand security and privacy risks associated with AI systems and address these risks effectively, along with familiarizing oneself with relevant legal obligations.
Advanced Trustworthy AI
Available at this link.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply metrics and toolkits to quantify bias within AI systems and employ mitigation techniques.
- Utilize industry-standard libraries to implement explainable AI (XAI) methods.
- Analyze security and privacy risks specific to AI and develop strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring responsible AI deployment.
Promoting the Course
We promoted the courses extensively within and beyond our network:
- University Outreach: Targeting students and staff of participating universities and those who had taken the Elements of AI course.
- Email Campaigns: Engaging our innovation networks through targeted emails.
- Newsletters and Social Media Campaigns: Dedicated newsletters and active promotion on social media.
Current Reach and Future Goals
By the end of November, the “Trustworthy AI” course had 180 students enrolled, and the “Advanced Trustworthy AI” course had 31 students. Enrollments span across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Our aim is to enable the worldwide adoption of these crucial skills. Therefore, the courses are open to anyone willing to learn. We continue promoting them to universities, companies, and individual learners, striving for wide-scale adoption and impact.
We aim to foster a future where AI is developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and effectively by equipping learners globally with these critical skills.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tuYMRm2L7aY