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Microcredential in AI for the development of academic activities
Microcredential in AI for the development of academic activities
Overview
This degree program is justified by the need to train professionals who can make appropriate use of artificial intelligence for academic activities. It aligns with the objectives of the Spanish Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (EECTI) 2021-2027, which aims to position science and innovation as central pillars for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. Furthermore, it addresses the needs of the Canary Islands labor market, characterized by economic and social disparities due to its status as an outermost region, and the demand for highly qualified professionals who can enhance the region's economic competitiveness and sustainable development.
- Understanding what Artificial Intelligence is, how it works, how it can be applied to personal learning, and what its technical limitations are.
- To know and learn to use various Artificial Intelligence tools applied to the educational field, taking into account their different classifications and typologies.
- To critically reflect on the ethical aspects of Artificial Intelligence, as well as its potential and limitations in relation to the integral development of people and learning processes.
Admission will be granted in order of registration on the micro-credential until the maximum number of students is reached.
Academic program
Module 1: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to AI
- How AI Works
- Limitations of AI
- Benefits of using AI
Module 2: AI Tools as a Support for Learning
- Introduction to tools in general
- Assistant tools
- Text tools
- Audio tools
- Image generation tools
- Tools for making videos
- Content creation tools
- Tools for research
Module 3: Ethical aspects and educational implications of AI
- Ethics in the context of Artificial Intelligence
- Practical implications for learning with AI
- Academic and learning commitment of university students.
Regarding the way in which teaching is organized to achieve the objectives set out in the degree, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:
- Seminars: completing exercises, solving problems or practical cases, others.
- Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio, …
- Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
- Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, …
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
The subjects of the degree will have an assessment system (AS) based on the following assessment tests:
● Objective tests (The questions asked will be adapted at the discretion of the
(teachers who teach the subjects): are measurement instruments that allow evaluation
Knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed and objectivity is favored when correcting them.
● Short-answer or brief tests: a type of objective test in which the
Students do not elaborate in their response, instead providing the specific information requested.
● Development tests, long answer: students must develop, relate,
to organize and present the knowledge they have on a topic in order to develop a
extensive answer.
● Attendance, participation or attitude in training activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring of student attendance and participation in teaching activities,
carrying out activities during the teaching sessions.
General information
Credits: 2 ECTS
Duration: 07/09/2026 – 30/09/2026
Registration: 01/06/2026 – 03/09/2026
Teaching modality: Online
Location: Asynchronous online training at the University of La Laguna Virtual Campus
General rate: €20
Discounted rate: €10
Discounted rate for people registered in La Gomera.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
