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You’ll learn to understand and apply AI in your field of expertise. During this course, you’ll work on a practical assignment from your own work. You choose how far you want to go: from vibe coding to working with agents and handling data. You’ll be guided by experts from various fields of expertise, ensuring you always make the connection to your own professional practice.
You’ll work on a real-world assignment from your own organisation. You can apply what you learn straight away.
You’ll build the skills to understand, assess and use AI. From working with agents to automating processes or interpreting information. This can be done with or without code.
You’ll collaborate with fellow professionals from various sectors. From healthcare to the legal sector, from psychology to engineering. You’ll bring different perspectives to the table and strengthen one another.
Using AI means making choices. That’s why we focus on ethics, legislation and societal impact. This way, you can apply AI responsibly within your organisation.
Professionals who want to understand and apply AI
This course is for you if you want to get more out of AI in your work. You have a higher vocational education (HBO) level of working and thinking and several years’ work experience. IT knowledge? Not required. What does matter is that you have strong analytical skills and are open to trying out new tools.
Do you recognise yourself in this?
Not sure if this course is right for you? Send your CV to accelerate-IT@fontys.nl. We’d be happy to explore the options with you.
You have a higher vocational education (HBO) level of working and thinking and several years’ work experience. IT knowledge is not essential.
Fundamentals of AI
You’ll learn what AI is, how it works and where you can apply it. From Vibe coding tools to machine learning. You’ll build a solid foundation for understanding and evaluating AI.
Applying AI in your own practice
You’ll work on a real-world assignment from your own work or from one of our partners. This way, you’ll not only learn about AI in theory, but also apply it in situations that really matter.
Responsible use of AI
AI brings opportunities, but also challenges. You’ll learn to consider privacy, ethics and legislation. This will enable you to make informed choices when using AI.
Collaborating and sharing
You’ll work alongside fellow professionals from various fields of expertise. You’ll share knowledge, experiences and perspectives. This enriches your learning process and inspires new ideas.
Your project, your learning path
You’ll work on a practical assignment that’s relevant to your work. Your personal coach and lecturers with diverse areas of expertise will guide you. This ensures you always maintain a connection with your field of work.
Collect your products of learning
You’ll compile what you create and learn in an online portfolio, which you’ll regularly present to your lecturers. This way, you’ll receive continuous feedback and see your progress. At the end of the course, this portfolio will form the basis for your assessment.
The programme lasts 18 weeks.You can start in September or February each year.
EindhovenFontys ICT InnovationLab, Strijp TQEvery Monday during the day | Language of instruction: English
TilburgMindLabsEvery Tuesday during the day | Language of instruction: Dutch
Self-study: In addition to the class days in Eindhoven/Tilburg, you’re expected to complete around 4 hours of self-study per week.
The AI for Society course is delivered by a team of experienced lecturers from Fontys ICT.
teacher AI for Society
“AI has become an integral part of our society. AI for Society demonstrates that anyone, regardless of background or experience, can learn how AI adds value to work and life.”
EUR3,105
8 EC Microcredential (European Credits). This is recognised within Dutch and European higher education and can be used for professional development.
5 months
Cursus
01-09-2026
Tilburg, Eindhoven
Below you will find the start dates for this course, along with a link to enrol.
Group registration? Would you like to take part with several colleagues? Please send an email to accelerate-it@fontys.nl.
You’ll need a higher vocational education (HBO) level of working and thinking, as well as several years’ work experience. IT experience isn’t required. We do, however, expect you to have strong analytical skills and be open to trying out new tools and techniques.
Yes, you can take part without any programming experience. You decide for yourself how far you want to go. You can work with Vibe coding tools or learn to programme in Python. The course is tailored to your learning objectives.
On the AI for Society course, you’ll work on a practical assignment set by one of our partners, or you can bring your own problem from your work. You’ll be guided by experts from various fields of expertise, so you can make the connection to your own work. This means what you learn is immediately applicable.
Yes, funding opportunities are available. Some sectors have this laid down in a collective labour agreement. In addition, many employers have training schemes. Discuss with your employer what options are available. You can find more information about government arrangements at: Grants and arrangements – Professionals and employers (in Dutch).
The Accelerate IT courses do not offer a route to a visa or residence permit. You can find more information on this on the IND website: Information on visas or residence permits
You can apply up to a few weeks before the course start date or whilst places are still available. We recommend that you apply in good time due to limited capacity.
Yes, please contact us via accelerate-it@fontys.nl for a no-obligation quote.
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