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In this course you will understand what Human Centered Design (HCD) is and get an understanding of how you can apply the HCD mindset in your daily job. You can complete this course within 1 hour (fast track) or explore the provided tools and take some time for reflection (expert track).

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Artificial Intelligence for Development

This course is part of a series from UNESCO that explores current issues and trends in technology, and how these can support the achievement of the SDGs. Artificial intelligence is an area that makes many people nervous; and yet most of us use AI on a daily basis. In this course, we will explore what artificial intelligence means, how it works, and how it is helping drive innovative solutions for achieving the SDGs. Key to this is our understanding of the role of algorithms. The module looks at various AI models, including cognitive computing, probabilistic computing, and machine learning, and explains the difference between our expectations of AI, and what AI can deliver today. Among the most important subjects treated in this module is the need to consider risks and barriers when discussing AI design policy and implementation.

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Why Tourism Business Should Be Sustainable

This self-paced course will help you get a better understanding about sustainability. You will learn what sustainability comprises of and why the concept of sustainability is so important for the tourism business. Enjoy!

This course is part of the learning pathway "Essentials in Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management" which further includes the following modules: Introduction to Green & Clean Tourism and How to create a Sustainable Tourism Business. After completing this learning pathway, you will receive a digital credential ("open badge"), which can be shared on social media!

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Launchpad to Fundamental Questions of Artificial Intelligence - Part 1: What is AI?

AI is everywhere nowadays, but the knowledge it takes to really get to the bottom of what this field brings forth remains largely ambiguous. This course is an elementary look at the basics of Artificial Intelligence and a starting point for overcoming the sometimes daunting barriers to this topic.

The online course "Launchpad to Fundamental Questions on AI" by Kiron Open Higher Education builds on the popular and style-defining comic strip "We need to talk, AI" by Dr. Julia Schneider and Lena Kadriye Ziyal. The course is divided into 4 parts and aims to introduce central topics in the context of Artificial Intelligence and to teach learners a reflected and conscious approach to AI. The learning offer combines self-study as well as sharing of ideas and discussions (reflection) two formats to enable an entertaining acquisition of knowledge and competence.

Part 1

Here, we provide a crisp and simple introduction to relevant terms and topics with real-life examples. The content is presented in a visually-rich format sectioned in small chunks, supported with frequent interactive elements and reflection exercises allowing for social exchange. The backbone of this curriculum comes from the innovative graphic novel on Artificial Intelligence, We Need to Talk, AI. Part 1 covers the basics that are necessary to understand what AI is.

By the end of Part 1 of this AI course, learners will be able to:

Define the term AI and recognize the ambivalence it entails.
Describe how availability of computer power supports the growth of AI.
Describe the key improvement in algorithms that supported the growth of AI.
Describe the three terms that are often associated with AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks
Define data and its importance for AI.

You will need approximately 1 hour to complete Part 1.

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A day in the life of a platform worker

In this microlearning course you will get to know the ride-hailing sector of the gig economy by spending a day in the shoes of Lubanzi, who works for a rideshare platform. During the game you will have to make decisions to try to earn enough money while balancing your caring responsibilities and avoiding risks.

After having completed the course you will have a better understanding of the challenges faced by gig workers.

Who is this course for? Anyone interested in the gig economy

How much time do you need to invest? 10 - 15 minutes

License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0), GIZ

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