A New Training Program at Al-Mustaqbal University for Artificial Intelligence Literacy and the Development of Academic Staff Competencies

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Under the patronage and direct supervision of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and under the continuous follow-up of the Director of Academic Supervision, Professor Dr. Muthaffar Al-Zuhairy, the Continuing Education Center at the university, headed by its director Professor Dr. Wael Al-Nadawi, announced the launch of a series of training courses under the “Artificial Intelligence Literacy Program.” The program’s inaugural session witnessed wide participation and distinguished attendance from a select group of university professors and staff members, and was delivered under the management of a number of specialized professors and lecturers in this vital technical field. Objectives and Outcomes of the Training Program This strategic program aims to empower participants and equip them with the essential skills needed to engage with modern technologies. According to the approved training package of the program, it targets faculty members, employees, and students, and consists of six progressive training levels aligned with the approved Artificial Intelligence literacy framework, as follows: AI Awareness Course (A1) – Artificial Intelligence Awareness Course AI Basic User Course (A2) – Basic Artificial Intelligence User Course AI Intermediate User Course (B1) – Intermediate Artificial Intelligence User Course AI Advanced User Course (B2) – Advanced Artificial Intelligence User Course AI Professional User Course (C1) – Professional Artificial Intelligence User Course AI Expert User Course (C2) – Expert Artificial Intelligence User Course By the end of the program, participants will be able to achieve the following outcomes: Explain the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, its types, and its modern trends (analytical, predictive, and generative AI). In this regard, the university administration affirmed that launching this program comes in response to the rapid technological advancement and reflects Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to enhancing the skills of its academic and administrative staff, ensuring the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into academic and administrative work with a modern vision aligned with global standards. Al-Mustaqbal University The first university in Iraq