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IBM SkillsBuild “AI Skills Accelerator for Faculty”

College of Computer Science and Information Technology and the Deanship of eLearning and Distance Learning are pleased to invite IAU Faculty to join the IBM SkillsBuild “AI Skills Accelerator for Faculty”

 a 10‑week Guided Learning Experience designed to build practical, classroom‑ready AI skills through self‑paced learning plus expert‑led live sessions.

The program helps faculty strengthen AI foundations and apply AI/GenAI tools to teaching, research, and curriculum innovation through hands‑on activities, simulations, labs, and applied projects.

Enrollment is open till 17 Apr 2026, and the cohort starts on 20 Apr 2026. Live sessions are at 18:00 KSA (GMT+3), and all live sessions will be recorded for later access.

 WHY JOIN?

Faculty will build practical foundations in:

• AI fundamentals

• Machine Learning

• Deep Learning

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Data Analytics

• Generative AI

• Responsible and ethical AI

Digital Credentials:

Faculty who complete the program can earn six (6) industry‑recognized IBM SkillsBuild digital credentials, plus the IBM SkillsBuild Faculty Credential.

KEY DATES & SCHEDULE

Enrollment Closing: 17 Apr 2026

Program Start: 20 Apr 2026

Orientation Sessions:

Multiple sessions are planned. Details will be shared with the registered faculty.

 Session Time: 18:00 KSA

Instructor‑led Live Sessions:

23 Apr | 07 May | 21 May | 04 June | 18 June

Closing Ceremony:

16 July

Session Time:

18:00 KSA (GMT+3)

Notes:

• All live sessions will be recorded and made available for later access.

• All Orientation sessions share the same objective and content; faculty may attend based on availability.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Advanced‑level 10‑week program (36–41 hours total)

• 26–30 hours self‑paced learning + 11 hours instructor‑led sessions

• Self‑paced online learning + live instructor‑led sessions + hands‑on activities and applied projects

• No prerequisites required

REGISTRATION LINK

https://ibm.biz/KSA-LEXF2Q426-IAU

ATTACHMENTS

Program Overview 

Flyer 

PRIVACY NOTE

By registering for this program, participants acknowledge that SkillUp Online, a training delivery vendor of IBM SkillsBuild, will process their data and contact them in relation to participation in this program. Additionally, SkillUp Online may contact them regarding other IBM SkillsBuild educational activities.