FAIR Forward
FAIR Forward
The German Development Cooperation initiative “F AI R Forward –
Artificial Intelligence for All” strives for a more open, inclusive and
sustainable approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) on an international
level.
We want to remove entry barriers to AI and democratize access to AI Training Data and AI Technologies for Local Innovation. To achieve this, FAIR Forward facilitates the provision of open, non-discriminatory and inclusive local AI training data, open source AI applications and the creation and adpatation of AI courses that are localised and available for everyone.
See below to find our courses in the following topic areas
We want to remove entry barriers to AI and democratize access to AI Training Data and AI Technologies for Local Innovation. To achieve this, FAIR Forward facilitates the provision of open, non-discriminatory and inclusive local AI training data, open source AI applications and the creation and adpatation of AI courses that are localised and available for everyone.
See below to find our courses in the following topic areas
- Open Source AI
- What's AI?
- AI Ethics
- AI for Policymakers and Lawyers
- Let's start coding!
Open Source AI
Artificial Intelligence for All: Open AI Training Data
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
Artificial Intelligence for All: How to prepare open training data and share it for re-use by others following international standards
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
Artificial Intelligence for All: How to eliminate or mitigate biases in Artificial Intelligence training data
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
Artificial Intelligence for All: Open AI Training Data for African Languages
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
Artificial Intelligence for All: Open AI Training Data for Earth Observation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
Artificial Intelligence for All: How to Create and Sustain Open AI Image Training Data
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key technology driving the global digital revolution. It offers a range of new opportunities to break down existing barriers to human development and social inclusion and to help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
The lack of open access to training data for AI in African countries is a key barrier to the effective development and use of AI
...
AI Model Reusability
Summary
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Reusability in Artificial Intelligence models. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Artificial intelligence for sustainable
...
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Reusability in Artificial Intelligence models. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Artificial intelligence for sustainable
...
What´s AI?
Launchpad to Fundamental Questions of Artificial Intelligence - Part 1: What is AI?
Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) with our course, "Launchpad to Fundamental Questions on
AI." This course offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the
basics of AI.
This part 1 course provides an introduction, using real-life examples to
explain essential terms and concepts. The visually rich content is presented in
bite-sized...
Launchpad to Fundamental Questions of Artificial Intelligence - Part 2: Application of artificial intelligence in daily life
Discover the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life through this course. Gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to transportation, and learn how to leverage its power to enhance efficiency and improve decision-making in your personal and professional life.Who is this course for?This course is for learners who are interest...
Launchpad to Fundamental Questions of Artificial Intelligence - Part 3: Risks
Explore the potential risks and ethical implications associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this self-paced course. Delve into topics such as bias, privacy concerns or surveillance. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and learn strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of AI technology.Who is this course for?This course is for learners who are interest in Artificial...
Launchpad to Fundamental Questions of Artificial Intelligence - Part 4: Opportunities and Outlook
Unlock the vast opportunities and outlook of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this self-paced online course. Dive into the transformative potential of AI in various fields, emerging trends, ethical considerations, and practical strategies to leverage AI for innovation and success.Who is this course for?This course is for learners who are interest in Artificial Intelligence. We recommend to...
An Introduction to AI & Emerging Technologies
This self paced course provides an introduction
to AI, its impact on society, automation concepts and techniques and why AI is
so special.Who is this course for?This course is aimed at learners who have an interest in AI and
relevant emerging technologies and how they impact on, and co-evolute with,
society.
What will you learn?By the end of this course you will have an understanding of...
What will you learn?By the end of this course you will have an understanding of...
How to Get Involved in Artificial Intelligence
This
microlearning course will provide you with first insights into the topic of
artificial intelligence. The goal is to reduce barriers to engage with the
topic and to encourage you to get actively involved in artificial intelligence.
Who is
this course for?
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of AI and how to get involved in Artificial
...
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of AI and how to get involved in Artificial
...
Artificial Intelligence for Development
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.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of AI and how it can benefit global development.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course you will be able todescribe various AI models,
...
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of AI and how it can benefit global development.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course you will be able todescribe various AI models,
...
AI Ethics
AI - Perspectives from the Global South
This course covers some of the different agendas of AI development, focusing on the importance of discussing fundamental issues for AI development such as infrastructure and connectivity. From housing to health, from maps to education, the challenges of implementing an AI agenda is not free of local and global events. How can we compare advances of AI governmental plans in different parts of the
...
...
AI Localism
As AI technologies become increasingly ubiquitous across governments and public services, cities have taken on a larger role in governing, monitoring, and overseeing its use. Cities have become innovation hubs for AI governance. How will cities reconcile the risks and benefits of AI use? These and other questions will be explored in this self paced online course.
Who is this course for?This
...
Who is this course for?This
...
The responsible use of AI in organizations
Many organizations are interested in developing and implementing ethical AI systems, yet lack the understanding or knowledge to do so. This short course proposes guidelines for organizations that are committed to the responsible use of AI.Who is this course for? The course is aimed at learners who are interested in how AI can be ethically implemented into organizationsWhat will you learn? By
...
...
AI for whom?
This short self paced course asks and answers the question: Who is artificial intelligence for?
Who is this course for?This course is aimed at learners who have an interest in AI and would like to find out more of its advantages and disadvantages especially in the recruitment and healthcare sectorsWhat will you learn?
By the end of this course you will have an understanding of who AI benefits,...
Who is this course for?This course is aimed at learners who have an interest in AI and would like to find out more of its advantages and disadvantages especially in the recruitment and healthcare sectorsWhat will you learn?
By the end of this course you will have an understanding of who AI benefits,...
The intersection between AI and the climate and biodiversity crisis
This short self paced course explores how AI-based technologies can be harnessed to help fight climate change and accelerate biodiversity conversation.
Who is this course for?This course is aimed at learners who have an interest in AI and its positive, and negative influences on the climate and biodiversity crisisWhat will you learn?
By the end of this course you will have an understanding of how...
Who is this course for?This course is aimed at learners who have an interest in AI and its positive, and negative influences on the climate and biodiversity crisisWhat will you learn?
By the end of this course you will have an understanding of how...
AI & Nigeria: Exploring Threats to Human Rights
This self paced online course begins with an explanation of AI and human rights before moving into specific use cases of AI technology in Nigeria and the effects that they have had on society.
Who is this course for? This course is for anyone who is interested in the effects that AI may have on human rights
What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the
...
Who is this course for? This course is for anyone who is interested in the effects that AI may have on human rights
What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the
...
Managing and Evaluating AI Projects
Summary
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Evaluating and Managing AI Projects. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Artificial intelligence for sustainable development
...
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Evaluating and Managing AI Projects. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Artificial intelligence for sustainable development
...
Defending Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Whether you've used social media, a navigation app or a picture filter, chances are that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has impacted you. It's not just you — AI is impacting human rights worldwide, and this course will inform and educate you on how your rights are affected by AI, and how you can be empowered to guard these rights.
The course focuses on how freedom of expression, right to privacy
...
The course focuses on how freedom of expression, right to privacy
...
Data protection and privacy for developers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India
Ethics in AI refers to those initiatives that are aligned with human values and do not, in any way, cause harm to people. Transparency ensures that the system does not use incorrect data to produce biased outputs and that the results comply with the law. In AI projects, the designer or the start-up involved in the process of creating the AI system could be held responsible for the AI’s...
AI for Policymakers and Lawyers
Artificial Intelligence for Policy Makers
Artificial Intelligence is a relatively new policy area. This is especially so in Global South contexts, which this course is designed for, and where AI solutions and capabilities are starting to become more commonplace across a broad range of sectors. By introducing AI to policy makers - as key decision makers in advancing the responsible use and development of AI - we hope to support...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Policymakers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly crucial across various sectors globally, especially in Southeast Asia, where technological adoption is accelerating. This course is designed to empower policymakers with the necessary tools to harness AI in crafting policies that are not only innovative but also ethical and sustainable. By integrating AI into the policy-making process, we aim
...
...
AI and the Rule of Law 1: Why Digital Transformation and AI Matter for Justice Systems
This self paced online course is the first in a series of six courses. This first course will provide an introduction to why digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) matter for justice systems, both in regard to how AI can be responsibly adopted across justice systems and how judicial operators, in their quest to uphold the rule of law, are affected by AI’s adoption across
...
...
AI and the Rule of Law 2: AI Adoption Across Justice Systems
This self paced online course is the second in a series of six courses. The adoption of AI across justice systems can increase the effectiveness of judicial services for citizens, facilitate better access to justice, and decrease costs. Along with the many benefits of AI adoption in the justice context, this course will present the associated risks and demonstrate how judicial operators can
...
...
AI and the Rule of Law 3: The Rise of Online Courts
This self paced online course is the third in a series of six courses and will be delving into AI's deployment in the courtrooms.
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society representatives
What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an
...
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society representatives
What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an
...
AI and the Rule of Law 4: Algorithmic bias and its Implications for Judicial Decision Making
This self paced online course is the fourth in a series of six courses. The issues of algorithmic bias will be defined and unpacked and its implications on the principle of the rule of law will be considered.
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society
...
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society
...
AI and the Rule of Law 5: Safeguarding human rights in the age of AI
This self paced online course is the fifth in a series of six courses. This course will provide an overview of key issues related to AI's impact and implications on human rights, as well as the legal challenges associated when safeguarding them.
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social
...
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social
...
AI and the Rule of Law 6: AI Ethics and Governance Concerning Judicial Operators
This self paced online course is the last in a series of six courses. This course will provide a review of the 'Responsible AI' landscape, including key ethical and governance issues, through the lens of justice.
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society
...
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at judicial operators (including judges, prosecutors, public lawyers), policymakers, academics, social workers and civil society
...
Let´s Start Coding!
Simple coding: Python
Have you ever wanted to try out simple coding? Do you want to understand the basics of what coding entails? This self paced course introduces you to the skills, concepts and jargon of coding using Python.Who is this course for?This self paced course is aimed at learners who would like to learn more about how to code using the Python programming language.What will you learn?By the end of this...
Basic Introduction to Python and Programming
Have you ever wanted to try out simple coding? Do you want to understand the basics of what coding entails? This self paced course introduces you to the skills, concepts and jargon of coding using Python.
Who is this course for? This self paced course is aimed at learners who are new to programming and want to learn the basics using Python.
What will you learn? By the end of this course you will
...
Who is this course for? This self paced course is aimed at learners who are new to programming and want to learn the basics using Python.
What will you learn? By the end of this course you will
...
Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure Game
Learn object-oriented programming principles by creating your own text-based adventure game in Python. Supported by Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google.
Who is this course for? This course is for anyone interested in programming and teachers in particular.
What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will use what you learn to create your own text-based adventure game.
Topics overview: The...
Learn to code for data analysis
Software and data make the world go round. Learn how to programme, analyse and visualise open data in this self paced online course. The programming language which will be used is Python.
Who is this course for? This self paced course is aimed at learners who would like to learn more about how to code, and analyse data, using the Python programming language
What will you learn? By the end
...
Who is this course for? This self paced course is aimed at learners who would like to learn more about how to code, and analyse data, using the Python programming language
What will you learn? By the end
...
Machine Learning for Earth Observation
Summary
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Open Machine Learning in Earth Observation. It will take you about 18 hours to complete the course and you will be automatically issued an Open Badge certificate after completion of all activities.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone with a background in data science, data engineering and machine
...
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Open Machine Learning in Earth Observation. It will take you about 18 hours to complete the course and you will be automatically issued an Open Badge certificate after completion of all activities.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone with a background in data science, data engineering and machine
...
Machine Learning: Data Preparation and Feature Engineering
Machine learning (ML) helps us find patterns in data—patterns we then
use to make predictions about new data points. To get those predictions right,
we must construct the data set and transform the
data correctly. This course covers these two key steps. We'll also see how
training/serving considerations play into these steps. It is recommended
...
...
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence I
This self-paced course is the first in the course series "Foundations of Artificial Intelligence I-VI" that introduces the subject of AI and covers a variety of algorithms and methods that are of central importance in AI and of major practical relevance Who is this course for?The course is intended for anyone new to the field of AI that requires a general introduction to AI What will you
...
...
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence II
This self-paced course is the second in a series of courses on foundational algorithms of AI. This course is an introduction into key search algorithms developed in the field of AI. The thorough theoretical treatment of these algorithms is complemented with numerous examples that illustrate the search mechanisms implemented by a search algorithm Who is this course for?The course is intended for
...
...
Introduction to Machine Learning Problem Framing
This self-paced course will guide you on how to frame machine learning (ML) problems and then propose a solution. It does not cover how to implement ML or work with data
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at learners at the intermediate level who already have a basic understanding of ML but would like to understand how to frame ML problems
What will you learn? By the end of this course
...
Who is this course for? This course is aimed at learners at the intermediate level who already have a basic understanding of ML but would like to understand how to frame ML problems
What will you learn? By the end of this course
...
AI in Practice: Natural Language Processing
This “Natural Language Processing” (NLP) self-paced course, presented by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and Technische Universität Berlin, is intended to introduce language processing using machine learning and deep learning models. The course presents basic NLP concepts like text pre-processing and vectorization. It also covers practical NLP tasks Who is this course...
Transfer Learning
Summary
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Transfer Learning. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Machine Learning. Ideally learners should have basic knowledge / skills
...
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the concept of Transfer Learning. It will take you about 1,5 hour to complete the course and you will earn a certificate once you completed all modules.
Who is this course for?
This course has been created for everyone who wants to develop themselves more in the field of Machine Learning. Ideally learners should have basic knowledge / skills
...