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Elements of AI Luxembourg

Supported by the Luxembourg government as part of its national artificial intelligence strategy, the Elements of AI Luxembourg programme is coordinated by the Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy, implemented in collaboration with the Digital Learning Hub, and enriched by the cooperation of Institut de Formation de l'Éducation Nationale (IFEN) to meet the specific needs of the teaching community.

An AI programme for all

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more critical than ever. AI is reshaping every industry, and those who understand it gain a clear advantage. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious, this course equips you with knowledge to better understand, question, and apply AI in real-world contexts-and strengthen your role in a fast changing labour market.
The programme is also ideal for anyone who wants to feel confident engaging in AI-related conversations at work or in everyday life, providing the insights and guidance needed to make complex AI concepts clear, approachable, and easy to discuss.

Elements of AI Luxembourg, organized by the Digital Learning Hub, empowers everyone with the essential knowledge to navigate the future of AI. By completing the online base training, you will gain an understanding of how AI works, its impact on society and the economy, the sectors involved, the underlying technologies, the risks and opportunities, how AI methods are created, and the key trends shaping the future.
The Digital Learning Hub together with its partners WIDE, IFEN and others, enhances the learning experience and supports participants in obtaining certification through online coaching sessions and in-person talk time sessions.

What is the programme about?

The base training is a free, certified, online course consisting of 6 chapters that combine theory with practical exercises. You can complete it at your own pace, and it will take approximately 30 hours. The base training is mandatory to obtain certification.

Chapter 1 – What is AI?
Introduces the basic concepts of artificial intelligence, clarifies common misconceptions, and explains where and how AI is used in everyday life.
Chapter 2 – AI Problem Solving
Explores how AI systems solve problems, focusing on search methods and algorithms used to find optimal solutions.
Chapter 3 – Real-World AI
Demonstrates how AI works in real-life situations, including decision-making under uncertainty and practical data classification examples.
Chapter 4 – Machine Learning
Introduces machine learning and explains how systems can learn from data using techniques such as classification and regression.
Chapter 5 – Neural Networks
Presents the fundamentals of neural networks and their role in modern AI applications like image recognition and language processing.
Chapter 6 – Implications of AI
Examines the ethical, social, and economic impacts of AI and encourages critical thinking about its role in society.

To register for the base training, please visit the Elements of AI Luxembourg online portal.

Six online coaching sessions will be organized via Teams on the different modules to provide you with deeper insights into various topics and offers you the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions will be held online, in English, Luxembourgish and French on a given date. Each session will be led by Felix Liser.
Participation is free and optional, simply register in advance to join. A link to the online session will be provided one you register via the Elements of AI Luxembourg online portal.

Chapter 1 – What is AI?

Online coaching session LU: March 10th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: March 10th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: March 11th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Chapter 2 – AI Problem Solving

Online coaching session LU: March 24th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: March 24th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: March 25th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Chapter 3 – Real-World AI

Online coaching session LU: April 7th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: April 7th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: April 8th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Chapter 4 – Machine Learning

Online coaching session LU: April 22th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: April 22th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: April 22th, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Chapter 5 – Neural Networks

Online coaching session LU: May 5th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: May 5th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: May 6th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Chapter 6 – Implications of AI

Online coaching session LU: May 19th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Online coaching session EN: May 19th, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Online coaching session FR: May 19th, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Coaching Sessions will be published in the Digital Learning Hub's catalogue soon – stay tuned!

Talk time sessions will be organized around specific topics of today’s applications of AI. These sessions also provide the opportunity to ask questions, discuss real-world examples, and connect directly with experts. Most of the sessions will take place in person at the Digital Learning Hub in Belval, in English, on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Participation is limited to 20 people, and pre-registration is required. Some sessions will be organized at other locations. Please read the description carefully when registering.
For the teacher community, dedicated talk time sessions are offered by IFEN. More information and registration via their website.

Free In-Person Sessions.

Throughout the programme, several in-person Talk Time sessions will be held to explore real-world applications of AI, encourage discussion, and offer direct interaction with invited experts.

These sessions take various formats - workshops, roundtables, or mini-conferences; and will cover different AI-related topics such as cybersecurity, education, ethics, and societal impact.

Most sessions will take place at the Digital Learning Hub in Esch-Belval on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The schedule of Talk Time sessions is updated on an ongoing basis on the programme website. Participation is free but subject to registration.

Who can participate?

Everyone! The programme is open to any citizens of the Greater Region, whether you are employed in the private or public sector, seeking for a job, studying, or simply looking to get a first glimpse at AI.

FAQ

The base training will be conducted in English. The online coaching sessions are available in Luxembourgish, French and English. The talk time sessions are provided in Luxembourgish, French or English, depending on the session.

No, the base training, the online coaching sessions and the talk time sessions are all free of charge.

Your questions can be sent to eofai@dlh.lu.

Under the section “online coaching sessions”, you will find the complete programme with the link to register.

Registration is possible all year round. The course can be done at your own pace. We suggest however to follow the base training between 2 March 2026 and 22 May 2026 to fully benefit from the online coaching sessions and talk time.

Elements of AI is a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki. We want to encourage as broad a group of people as possible to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods. The courses combine theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace.