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Trustworthy AI Programme

Expert-crafted modules. One powerful vision: Trustworthy AI - lead strategically, design responsibly.

Trustworthy AI Programme

Modules and workshops crafted by experts. One powerful vision: Trustworthy AI - lead strategically, design responsibly.

The Trustworthy AI Programme is a modular continuing education programme that supports professionals and leaders in successfully and responsibly introducing trustworthy AI systems in their organisations. With a practice-oriented approach, the programme combines regulatory compliance, strategic leadership, and practical implementation. Our focus is on trustworthy AI - the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies. As different professionals work within different contexts, the programme is divided into tracks. The SME Track will be launched in 2026, with additional tracks for start-ups and other target groups to follow.

SME Track Details

Language: German

Location: aai Studio (IPAI, Heilbronn)

Timeline: The SME Track will be offered starting in 2026. Further details to come.

Structure: Flexible one-day workshops

Certificate: Certificate of participation after each workshop. Trustworthy AI Programme certificate upon completion of at least 3 workshops.

Target group: Executives, project managers, and decision-makers from companies and public institutions responsible for the selection, development, or procurement of AI systems.

Academic Responsibility: Dr. Paula González Ávalos

Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of AI as taught in our introductory AI Essentials course or on-site workshops

  • Ideally, participants have direct contact with AI systems in their professional environment

Investment in your AI future

Our transparent pricing structure gives you the flexibility to tailor the programme to your needs:

  • One workshop: €600
  • Two workshops: €1,000
  • Three workshops: €1,400
  • Four workshops: €1,600

All prices exclude VAT

YOUR ADVANTAGES

  • Modular flexibility: Participants can select workshops according to their specific needs and roles
  • Practice-oriented approach: Hands-on workshops and directly applicable frameworks
  • Compliance focus: Latest developments related to the EU AI Act and German regulatory requirements
  • Future-Oriented: Continuous programme expansion with new workshops and tracks

Workshops for SMEs 2026

Workshop 1: Trustworthy AI Leadership

Duration: 1 day
Date: tbd
Trainers: Kaeleigh Fletcher, Dr. Frauke Goll

Target audience: Leaders in SMEs who want to strategically plan AI initiatives, guide teams through transformation while building psychological safety and trust.

Description: You will develop effective AI strategies, identify value-creating use cases, and systematically assess risks. Building on strategic foundations, you will acquire leadership and communications skills to guide teams through technological change.

Workshop takeaways: 

  • Link AI strategy with business objectives and identify value-creating use cases through systematic prioritisation and risk categorisation while establishing appropriate security measures.
  • Communicate complex AI concepts to target audiences and successfully manage the expectations of various stakeholders.
  • Implement change management for AI transformation and strategically leverage the stakeholder landscape and support offerings.
Workshop 2: AI Literacy expand_more

Duration: 1 day
Date: tbd
Trainer: Dr. Paula González Avalos

Target audience: Managers and project managers from SMEs, HR managers, or other professionals responsible for building AI competencies.

Description: You will gain an understanding of the requirements of the EU AI Act with respect to AI literacy. During the workshop you will create a plan for promoting AI literacy within your organisation , tailored to the context of your individual use of AI.

Workshop takeaways:

  • Understand Article 4 requirements of the EU AI Act and their implications for AI competence development in your company
  • Define "AI literacy" and analyse the strategic importance of developing AI competency for legal compliance and AI innovation
  • Apply our AI Skills framework to identify your organisation's specific educational needs and create an individual implementation plan
Workshop 3: EU AI Act - Compliance and Risk Classification expand_more

Duration: 1 day
Date: tbd
Trainer: Dr. Till Klein

Target audience: Compliance officers, product managers, AI developers, legal departments, and anyone responsible for classifying and evaluating AI systems within their organisation.

Description: You will learn the fundamentals of the AI Act and master the precise classification of AI systems according to risk categories. This advanced training guides you step by step through risk classification and shows how your role and obligations can change along the AI value chain when using or modifying third-party systems.

Workshop takeaways:

  • Systematically apply the risk-based approach of the AI Act and classify AI systems into the four risk categories (unacceptable, high, limited, minimal risk)
  • Determine your role as provider or deployer and understand how this role can change along the value chain
  • Understand the implications of using and modifying third-party systems and GPAI models on your obligations and derive concrete duties and action steps from the combination of risk class and role
Workshop 4: Practical Trustworthy AI Implementation: LLMs Bootcamp expand_more

Duration: 1 day
Date: tbd
Trainer: Janos Gabler

Target audience: All professionals who want to use LLM applications more efficiently and following trustworthy AI principles.Description: You become an advanced user of large language models (LLMs) learning to use them effectively, responsibly and efficiently to solve real-world problems.

Workshop takeaways:

  • Identify appropriate use cases in your own work and learn to write effective prompts to support these tasks
  • Learn advanced prompting strategies to unlock better LLM performance in more complex tasks
  • Understand LLM limitations, learn how to fact-check outputs, set boundaries of use and know when and how to have a human in the loop
  • Learn to use different models and modes to optimise your tasks and personalise your workflows

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