AI & Digital Transformation: Essential Skills for Everyday Life – Citizens & Broad Public Track is an 11-hour practical workshop designed for the general public, particularly adults without a technical background who want to understand and use artificial intelligence safely, effectively, and responsibly in everyday life.
The course combines short conceptual presentations, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Participants will learn to:
- Understand what AI is and how it is transforming everyday services such as banking, healthcare, and public administration.
- Use AI assistants and chatbots for common tasks while critically verifying their outputs.
- Recognize misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content.
- Strengthen their data privacy, digital identity, and personal cybersecurity practices.
- Understand the opportunities and risks of AI in the workplace and wider society.
- Develop critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship.
- Apply AI tools to address a real personal or community problem.
The programme consists of 11 sessions, including a practical productivity lab and a final capstone project, where each participant applies the knowledge and skills acquired to a concrete need in their personal or community context.
Format: Blended (on-site/online)
Duration: 11 hours (11 sessions of 60 minutes)
Target audience: General public and adult citizens, with no technical background
Prerequisites: No previous knowledge of AI, programming, or specialized digital skills required
Assessment: Participation in interactive activities and completion of the final capstone project, with no written examination
Director and Trainer: PhD.Eng. Arun-Fabian Panaite, University of Petroșani.