Enrollment open from November 2 Nov 16, 2026 — Mar 15, 2027 Online · At your own pace Free

Applied AI.
Data, computing,
perception and governance.

Master the full AI cycle with an honest training program, designed to help you decide when to use the technology — and when not to.

01 / The training

The course offers a comprehensive view of building advanced artificial intelligence systems for critical environments.

It covers data spaces and sovereignty, advanced computing (edge, neuromorphic and real-time), machine learning, computer vision, multimodal perception and extended reality.

Finally, it addresses AI governance through responsible, transparent and secure models, combining theory and practice for the efficient development of solutions.

Learning objectives

01Understand the technological, architectural and organizational foundations underpinning advanced AI solutions in critical sectors.
02Learn the principles of data spaces: interoperability, data sovereignty, federated governance and secure information sharing.
03Analyze the technologies and platforms needed to prepare, publish and exchange data in distributed ecosystems.
04Understand advanced computing paradigms: edge, neuromorphic and real-time systems, and their fields of application.
05Learn machine learning, optimization, computer vision and multimodal perception techniques applied to complex operational scenarios.
06Identify virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, and environment reconstruction and simulation techniques.
07Understand the principles of responsible AI: data governance, transparency, explainability and reliability assessment under current regulatory frameworks.
08Build the skills to select, integrate and evaluate advanced AI technologies in security, defense, surveillance and critical infrastructure.
02 / Who it's for

Profile

Professionals, teaching and research staff, and final-year students who want to advance their careers through cutting-edge technology: data spaces, advanced computing, algorithms and AI, and mixed realities, all under a rigorous responsible-AI governance framework.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites, beyond fitting the target profile of this training.

Places

Unlimited places.

03 / Program

From data spaces to responsible AI governance.

4
Modules
9
Topics
21
Learning units

Each learning unit follows the same method: real challenge → conceptual framework → demonstration/transfer to use cases → an honest look at when NOT to apply the technology. Delivered by specialists from ITG, ITI, Fundación CIRCE, CARTIF, IBV, Fidesol and Fundación CTIC.

Module 1 · Data

Topic 1 · Fundamentals of data spaces

01Introduction to data spaces.
02Data spaces terminology.

Topic 2 · Value creation and implementation of data spaces

03Ecosystems and value creation: data ecosystems / business.
04Technologies for data management and exploitation.
Module 2 · Computing

Topic 3 · Architecture and advanced computing paradigms

05Introduction to neuromorphic computing.
06Real-time fundamentals applied to Linux operating systems.

Topic 4 · Edge computing and AI optimization

07Edge computing and efficient distribution of calculations and operations.
08AI at the edge: neuromorphic vision and real-time sound analysis.
Module 3 · Algorithms and simulation

Topic 5 · Advanced optimization and AI techniques

09Learning, optimization and metaheuristics.
10Agent metaprompting.

Topic 6 · Applied computer vision: people, objects and environments

11Detection, segmentation and tracking of objects.
12People detection via ML: computer vision algorithms for security and surveillance.
13Operational ergonomics: AI applied to physical risks in demanding environments.

Topic 7 · Mixed realities: from fundamentals to advanced techniques

14Immersiveness with virtual, augmented and mixed reality: fundamentals and applications.
15Mixed realities: environment and scene analysis and recognition techniques.
16Mixed realities: multimodal techniques for detection and recognition.
17Mixed realities: virtual environment simulation.
Module 4 · AI governance

Topic 8 · Transparency and responsible AI in critical sectors

18Responsible AI in dual-use scenarios.
19Transparency: model explainability and traceability.

Topic 9 · AI system governance and reliability

20Governance: data provenance, security and bias.
21Reliability: performance assessment, lifecycle and robustness.
04 / Speakers

Fifteen specialists from the network's seven centers.

Speakers · Module 1

ITG
ITG

Diego Campelo Cores

Manages development projects and provides technical leadership for multidisciplinary teams. Experience in unmanned systems (UAS/drones) and data spaces, including the Industrial Data Space for Galicia.

ITI
ITI

Liliana Beltrán Blanco

Electronics engineer, responsible for European engagement in ITI's Innovation Ecosystems area. Works on data economy and data spaces, and is part of the Data Spaces Support Centre and the Big Data Value Association.

ITI
ITI

Jordi Arjona

PhD in Telematics Engineering (UC3M / IMDEA Networks). Has coordinated ITI's Distributed Systems group since 2019; more than 40 research projects and 20+ international publications.

Speakers · Module 2

ITI
ITI

Pedro Zuccarello

PhD in microelectronic design, with research stays at the Institute of Neuroinformatics in Zürich and at CERN. Has led ITI's Audio and Neuromorphic Processing group since 2021.

CIRCE
CIRCE

Miguel Ángel Oliván

PhD in Physics, 20 years of experience in software for the energy sector. Develops software for digital substations under the IEC 61850 standard.

CIRCE
CIRCE

Manuel Cózar

Computer engineer specialized in applied AI and Edge AI. Took part in the ASCENDER project with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center; designs multi-agent architectures and RAG systems.

Speakers · Module 3

CARTIF
CARTIF

Iñaki Fernández Pérez

PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of Lorraine). Researcher at INRIA, Keele University and CARTIF; experience in Machine Learning, collective robotics and optimization.

CIRCE
CIRCE

Miguel Ángel Castán

More than 10 years of experience in data analysis, prediction and optimization algorithms. Leads European projects on AI applied to energy efficiency and digital twins.

CARTIF
CARTIF

Roberto Sánchez Carreño

Master's in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Experience in industrial robotics and automation; researches AI and reinforcement learning for energy efficiency and autonomous navigation.

IBV
IBV

Helios de Rosario Martínez

PhD Industrial Engineer, researcher at IBV since 2004. Specialist in human movement analysis, ergonomic factors and data fusion methods.

IBV
IBV

Fermín Basso Della Vedova

Researcher at IBV since 2021. Working on a PhD on 4D scanners for human movement analysis.

CARTIF
CARTIF

Raúl Calderón Sesmero

Researcher at CARTIF with experience in collaborative robotics, human-robot interaction, extended realities and computer vision.

FIDESOL
FIDESOL

Pedro Marín Ramos

More than 20 years in software development and virtual reality. Project lead at Fidesol, driving AI initiatives in 3D environments and realistic avatars.

Speakers · Module 4

ITI
ITI

Guillermo Amat

Director of the R&D Technical Support Area at ITI. Coordinates ITI's Responsible AI group, driving the adoption of ethical principles in AI projects.

Fundación CTIC
Fundación CTIC

Cayetana Costales

Head of the Human Factor Unit at CTIC. Experience in virtual reality, AI and applied research centered on people.

Fundación CTIC
Fundación CTIC

Daniel Sánchez

PhD in Computer Engineering. Leads the enterprise AI line at CTIC, specialized in data governance, quality and security.

05 / Practical information

Price

Free.

Certificate

Yes. At the end of each module, a 10-question test (minimum 70% correct). The platform automatically issues the certificate in digital format.

Platform and contact

The course runs on IBV's Moodle campus. Questions: campus.ibv@ibv.org

It starts November 16.

21 learning units, 15 specialists and an honest take on when to use AI — and when not to.

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