Overview

This Micro-credential aims to give learners an understanding of current trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future development of the field, covering both academic research and industrial deployments. The focus of the module will be on the challenges and opportunities that developments in AI present to individuals, organisations, and society. Learners will gain experience of critiquing literature on AI and evaluating the technological readiness of various AI approaches to solve specific real-world problems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age, and a Level 7 or 8 undergraduate degree with 3 years of experience is required.

Students should have some prior knowledge of Artificial Intelligence before taking this module, as this will be necessary to engage with the lecture material and complete the assignments.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry criteria are encouraged to contact the course administrator to discuss eligibility through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

What you will Learn

• Overview of Topic Issues in AI
• AI for Recommender Systems
• AI for Insurance
• Applications of Reinforcement Learning
• Reproducibility in AI Research and Development
• Evaluating the Technological Readiness Levels of AI Systems
• AI Failures
• Explainable AI
• Malicious Uses of AI
• AI for Social Good
• AI for Drug Discovery

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an awareness of future trends in AI and emerging AI technologies
2. Identify opportunities to apply AI in specific problem domains
3. Discuss the challenges associated with applying AI in specific problem domains
4. Assess the technological readiness of a range of AI techniques to solve specific problems
5. Critique literature on AI
6. Communicate their knowledge of AI effectively through written reports, oral presentations and discussions

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Dr Patrick Mannion,
Programme Director of the PG Cert in Artificial Intelligence for Professionals,
Computer Science, University of Galway

Email: Dr Patrick Mannion

How to Apply

You can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

College/Interest Type: IT & Computer Science

Academic Programme: Select your micro-credential from the drop-down list

Academic Term: Select the academic term Autumn 2025 (Semester 1) or Spring 2026 (Semester2)