{"id":287,"date":"2026-07-07T11:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/?p=287"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:17:50","slug":"1-5-weeks-10-hours-hcai-digital-literacy-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/2026\/07\/07\/1-5-weeks-10-hours-hcai-digital-literacy-course\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Weeks (10 hours) HCAI Digital Literacy Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e0b77b4f8fa3c073b8eb129328837caf\"><strong>Course Update!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-palette-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1aea483734e888a400fb37fc9145a008\"><em><strong>Demand for the HerHCAI programme has been exceptional, and we are thrilled to share that the course is now fully subscribed. All places have been filled. We are no longer accepting applications for this cohort. Thank you to everyone who applied, we were overwhelmed by the response. Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/herhcai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> for more updates and to be the first to hear when new places open.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-palette-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1840dc562264746ab1f5362a68edcb08\"><strong>We also host free weekly seminars as part of our HCAI Series, subscribe to join in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/1994813247121?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5-week (10 hours) HerHCAI Digital Literacy and HCAI course is the cornerstone of the HerHCAI programme. Specifically designed for women and girls who are who are not in full-time employment or have limited technological experience, this free, online course provides essential digital skills and a deepened understanding of AI and its impact on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the course, participants will have earned a certificate, improved their employment prospects, and be better equipped to pursue further education or careers in the growing HCAI sector. Crucially, participants will also benefit from exposure to female AI role models who will motivate and guide them, and will learn about educational and professional pathways in AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Participants Will Learn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Build foundational skills to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that prioritise user-friendly design, ethics, and fairness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the basics of developing inclusive, transparent, and easy-to-use AI systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply principles of designing intuitive interfaces and effectively addressing user needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and address key challenges in AI, such as bias, discrimination, and fairness, using practical strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate introductory knowledge of algorithm transparency and ethical decision-making in AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare to contribute to the future of AI design with a strong focus on user experience and ethical practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-575 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Women-in-AI-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>This course is designed for&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women and girls aged 18 and over in the UK&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who are not in full-time employment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women with little or no prior experience in technology or AI&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone curious about AI and wanting to understand its impact on everyday life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outcomes for Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Receive valuable skills to boost your CV.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from Experts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be inspired by leading female AI professionals and researchers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect and Network.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a Certificate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build relationships with mentors and a community of women in technology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6fft76x5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/microsites.cardiffmet.ac.uk\/HCAI\/human-centred-artificial-intelligence-course-overview\/\">Course Overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Update! 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