Course duration: 0,82h Explore the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence and gain a strong understanding of both traditional and generative AI. Join instructor and generative AI expert Dr. Marily Nika as she offers an overview of the history of AI—from its conceptual inception to its current state. Discover the differences between traditional AI and generative AI, before diving into constructing effective prompts to enhance the usefulness of AI responses in various contexts. Learn about key technologies including transformer architecture, large language models (LLMs), and real-world applications like chatbots, translators, and agents. Along the way, Marily covers the importance of data quality, expert human contribution, and the back-end technology, such as GPUs, all of which are essential for training AI systems. This course is an ideal fit for tech enthusiasts, data scientists, professionals in tech-driven fields, and anyone looking to leverage AI for personal or professional growth. Topics include: Compare traditional AI systems with generative AI models and describe their unique capabilities and applications. Explain what a GPU is and how it leads to overall cost for running AI models. Outline the key components of an effective generative AI prompt. Identify the ethical considerations in AI development and explain strategies for practicing responsible AI. Summarize the impact of data quality on AI outcomes.   This course is in French only. If this is not a problem for you, by all means go ahead and apply. Apply for this course

Course duration: 0,65h In this course, learn to stop feeling anxious about AI and how to effectively integrate AI skills into your daily routine. Instructor Amy Blankson starts by acknowledging common concerns about AI and shows you how to view it as a valuable tool rather than a threat. The course encourages you to explore various AI tools with practical applications, solve real-life problems, and address challenges with structured problem-solving techniques. Additionally, discover ways to infuse empathy into your AI outputs, work more efficiently, and ethically apply AI in your endeavors. Topics include: Identify and acknowledge common anxieties about AI and how to address them. Explore and utilize AI tools to solve real-life challenges and improve productivity. Apply structured problem-solving techniques to overcome AI-related challenges. Integrate ethical guidelines and empathy into AI-generated outputs. Develop strategies to seamlessly incorporate AI into everyday routines for maximum efficiency.   This course is in French only. If this is not a problem for you, by all means go ahead and apply. Apply for this course

Course duration: 2,45h Computer scientists are just a small slice of people working in artificial intelligence (AI). Most people working with AI are just like you. They’re professionals, teachers, and students who want to use AI to enhance their products, creativity, and career. AI has been around for over half a century. Despite huge advancements in predictive and generative AI, the core concepts of artificial intelligence are still accessible. This course is designed for project managers, product managers, directors, executives, and students starting a career in AI. First, learn what it means for a system to display “intelligence.” Then, explore the difference between classic predictive AI and newer generative AI. Next, you’ll get an overview of machine learning algorithms, artificial neural networks, foundation models, and deep learning. From the AI curious to the AI careerist, this course will help you get started with intelligent systems. This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Microsoft. This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Microsoft. Topics include: List the distinctions between symbolic systems and machine learning. Identify challenges in natural language processing. Define the various types of machine learning. Explain the importance of algorithms in machine learning. Determine conditions in which using artificial intelligence is appropriate. Review the differences between artificial intelligence and machine learning that impact business decisions.   This course is in French only. If this is not a problem for you, by all means go ahead and apply. Apply for this course

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Course duration: 1,06h Learn how to craft high-impact prompts for generative AI tools. Whether you’re a beginner or have been experimenting with generative AI tools, this course offers a great introduction to the art of prompt engineering. Senior AI engineer Ronnie Sheer guides you through what large language models are and what problems they may be able to solve. Ronnie dives into text generation, starting with a warning to use text generation AI responsibly, then moving on to Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. He introduces you to the AI generated image landscape, then shows you how to use Dall-E and Midjourney. Plus, Ronnie goes over advanced concepts like fine-tuning your prompts and interacting with language models using an API. This course is part of a Professional Certificate from Microsoft. Topics include: Describe the concept of prompt engineering and its importance in effective interaction with generative AI systems. Use generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Anthropic's Claude to generate text and images for different applications. Explain the basic components of AI tools, including tokens in the context of generative AI. Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of language models to determine which problems can be solved by them. Demonstrate awareness of ethical and security considerations in responsible AI use.   This course is in French only. If this is not a problem for you, by all means go ahead and apply. Apply for this course

Pour beaucoup, le SEO (référencement naturel) peut sembler obscur, très technique voire risqué. Je l'ai constaté dans beaucoup d'entreprises : tout le monde s'accorde à dire que le SEO est important pour développer la visibilité de sa marque sur internet, mais trop peu ont les compétences pour mettre en place une stratégie de référencement naturel efficace. Faire appel à une agence peut se révéler intéressant, néanmoins il est indispensable de maîtriser les concepts clés du référencement naturel. Vous souhaitez vous former au SEO ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! Ce cours a justement pour but de vous former et de vous apporter les compétences nécessaires pour : comprendre comment fonctionne le SEO et comment fonctionnent les moteurs de recherche, notamment Google ; trouver des mots-clés SEO, recherchés par les internautes, la base de toute stratégie SEO ; optimiser les pages et les contenus de votre site internet pour le référencement naturel ; optimiser la structure de votre site internet et comprendre en quoi l'expérience utilisateur (UX) peut avoir une influence, positive ou négative sur votre positionnement ; optimiser les critères externes (SEO Off Site) de votre site internet. Comprendre en quoi la popularité de votre site internet va améliorer votre SEO. On parle notamment d'acquisition de backlinks. Je vous dévoilerai plusieurs techniques pour développer proprement votre netlinking ; suivre et piloter votre stratégie SEO, notamment via des outils analytics. Après ce cours, vous serez en mesure : D'optimiser le SEO d'un petit site internet en totale autonomie ; de piloter des projets SEO ; d'échanger avec des professionnels du SEO (et les comprendre). Apply for this course

Prioritaire themas: Hoe je jouw veerkracht in je werk en privé kan versterken; hoe je thuis gefocust kan werken; hoe je een effect kan hebben op je eigen mindset; hoe je structuur creëert in online meetings; praktische technieken om je brein en focus te trainen; het belang van verbondenheid in deze tijd van 'social distance' Apply for this course

Transversaal management is een delicate aangelegenheid. U hebt namelijk niet dezelfde voorrechten als een hiërarchisch manager: om uw projectpartners te laten meewerken, moet u hen beïnvloeden, in plaats van uw standpunt op autoritaire wijze op te leggen. Dat noemen we blijk geven van leiderschap. In deze opleidingsmodule vindt u de belangrijkste punten om een beter inzicht te krijgen in deze speciale vorm van management. Na afloop van deze cursus hebt u bijgeleerd over de volgende zaken: Het verschil tussen gezag door status en leiderschap De drie bestanddelen van leiderschap Communicatie: een van de belangrijkste elementen van leiderschap Le management transversal est un exercice délicat. En effet vous ne disposez pas des mêmes prérogatives qu'en position de management hiérarchique : pour obtenir la contribution de vos collaborateurs, vous devez les influencer, plutôt que leur imposer un point de vue de manière autoritaire. C'est ce que l'on appelle faire preuve de leadership. Voici les points essentiels pour comprendre et adopter une posture de leadership. Après ce cours, vous auriez appris: La différence entre pouvoir statutaire et leadership Les trois composantes du leadership La communication, une des clés du leadership Apply for this course

Experts present the developments surrounding Single Permit. Lode Van Steenkiste (ONSS): " Single Permit: de weg naar een gecombineerde vergunning voor werk en verblijf in België " Jeroen Maes (Serv. public régional de Bruxelles): “Geïntegreerde processen voor de gecombineerde vergunning voor werk in het Brussels Gewest ” Christophe Bonduelle (SFPD): “Enterprise architectuur op basis van een CapabilityMap – een introductie ” Laura Zombek (Smals): “Componsants réutilisables dans SinglePermit ”

Excel, the popular spreadsheet program from Microsoft, is an essential tool for many professional roles. In this course, Jess Stratton shows you the ins and outs of the 2021 release. Jess begins with how to navigate Excel and how to create, open, and save a file. Next, she shows you how to enter, format, autofill, and edit text, as well as how to copy and delete cell data, merge cells, and more. Jess explains how to work with sheets, then dives into the myriad adjustments and customizations you can apply to rows and columns. Formulas are at the heart of Excel’s ability to perform text or number calculations, so Jess concludes by walking you through formulas and functions, including AutoSum and the very useful XLOOKUP. Topics include: Deze cursus is enkel beschikbaar in het Engels. Als dit voor u geen probleem vormt, dien dan gerust uw aanvraag in. This course is in French only. If this is not a problem for you, by all means go ahead and apply. Apply for this course

Microsoft offers a number of e-learning videos to support the transition to the new MS Teams. Smals Academy clustered these videos and they are here available for you. The 8 videos cover the following topics:• Teams Quick Start• Work with Microsoft Teams• Planner Quick Start• Collaborate in teams and channels• Intro to Microsoft Teams• Manage Meetings• Teams on the go• Set up and customize your teamAll videos are in English. Apply for this course

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Microsoft offers a number of e-learning videos to get started with Microsoft 365. Smals Academy has clustered these videos and they are here available for you. The MS365 training includes a total of 12 videos covering the following topics:• Collaboration• Use Microsoft 365 across your team• Get started with Microsoft 365• Teamwork• Get started• Use Microsoft 365 across your work and   devices• Home• Get started with prompts• Use Microsoft 365 across your   organization• Six Simple Steps - Welcome to Microsoft   365• Create and save• Share and collaborateAll videos are in English. Apply for this course

Experts present the developments surrounding the use of Wave and TKE, reusable components within various institutions, with a look behind the scenes of Wave in the field of technology, management and support.