Delivery mode
Online
Estimated study time: 27 hours
Location
E-learning environment
Language
English
Scope
1 ECTS
A Human-Centered Approach in AI Deployment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is drastically reshaping industries, workplaces, and decision-making processes. How can we ensure along the way that AI serves human needs rather than replaces them?
A Human-Centered Approach in AI Deployment online course explores the human-centered approach in the deployment of AI, focusing on its transformative potential and the critical role of individuals and organizations in managing its impact. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to implement AI in ways that are ethical, effective, and centered around people.
By joining this course, you will:
- Gain a deep understanding of AI’s role in organizations and society
- Receive insights into the ethical, emotional, and regulatory aspects of AI
- Learn practical tools to deploy AI in a human-centered and responsible manner
- Gain up-to-date knowledge of European AI regulations and their impact on business and society
This flexible course allows you to learn at your own pace while gaining immediately applicable skills to foster responsible AI integration in your organization, leading to more effective decision-making and human-AI collaboration.
By completing this online course, you'll earn an Aalto University certificate, showcasing your micro-credentials — proof of the specific, in-demand skills you’ve mastered.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, you will:
- Be able to approach AI deployment through individual, workplace, and European perspectives.
- Have the ability to identify relevant human-related perspectives on the current AI deployment management challenges.
- Have the capacity to act related to AI deployment.
Benefits
- Learn how to deploy AI in ways that align with ethical principles, human values, and responsible decision-making.
- Gain a deep understanding of the latest European AI regulations, governance frameworks, and their impact on business and society.
- Develop practical skills to integrate AI into workplaces while preserving human agency and trust.
For
The course is ideal for business leaders, policymakers, AI specialists and other professionals involved in AI deployment and/or being responsible for integrating AI into organizations. It is also relevant for anyone working in fields impacted by AI, or those interested in gaining deeper understanding of the human factors in AI deployment.
Contents and Schedule
Through this online course, participants will develop an understanding of how human-centered approaches can enhance AI deployment in organizations from both scientific and practical perspectives. The course examines AI deployment at three levels: individual, workplace and European.
The key issues are:
- Emotions in human behavior
- The influence of emotions on individual decision-making
- The non-rational nature of individuals in the workplace
- The importance of individual in the European context
- Power dynamics, European values and regulation
The course consists of teaching videos, expert interviews, selected reading materials, and related assignments. You can complete the course flexibly at your own pace from anywhere in the world. The estimated study time of the course is 27 hours, and you will have access to the course materials for 8 weeks.
The language of the course is English.
The course is divided into three sections, consisting of 13 modules in total. Each section is focusing on a specific topic.
Sections and modules
- Emotions
- Decision-making
- Emotion Regulation
- AI and Emotions
- Responsible Citizen
- Work and Professions
- AI Tools
- Pathways in AI Business
- AI Implementation in the Workplace
- AI Powerplay: EU, USA & China
- EU Regulation
- Future Tech and Regulation
- Impact of AI on Society
Instructors
Heini Ikävalko
Research Manager, Aalto University
Heini Ikävalko is doing research on emotions, human agency and practices amid evolving organizational environments, with a current role as Research Manager at Aalto University School of Business, Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research.
Anna-Riikka Smolander
Doctoral Researcher, Aalto University
AI specialist and Gender and Diversity Lead at Digital Europe's DeployAI project (EC), Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University with expertise in AI, cognitive learning, and digital education in education. Former edtech CEO with experience in scaling global learning technologies and opening international markets.
Program Fee and Registration
Program Fee
The fee for the A Human-Centered Approach in AI Deployment online course is €150 (+ VAT).
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