The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong Education (NILE) said on the 20th they will expand the number of institutions running the "AI·digital intensive program for employees" to 38 universities this year.
The "AI·digital intensive program" is a project that supports adult learners in strengthening their AI and digital competencies through education programs using universities' expertise and resources. Last year, a total of 30 universities developed and ran artificial intelligence and digital job competency courses. A total of 11,683 learners took part in the training.
This year, the number of institutions running the AI·digital intensive program will be expanded to 38 universities. Twenty-five universities will offer the "AI·digital 30+ intensive camp," a short, roughly four-week online and offline camp-style course. Thirteen universities plan to run the "AI·digital bundled lectures," an online course. Adult learners who want to enroll can visit the K-MOOC website or contact the university they wish to join.
Choi Eun-ok, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education, said, "We will continue to support employees so they can easily and conveniently build AI and digital skills related to their jobs after work or on weekends."