May 18, 2026
Training course designed to guide company management in acquiring the core competencies needed to use and manage artificial intelligence within their organization. The initiative aims to promote an AI culture that is ethical, transparent and centred on the human person, integrating technology into innovative processes without losing sight of the human role. The course meets the requirements of Law 132/2025 – references for mandatory training, starting from 2 August 2026, intended for Public Administrations (PA) and companies to fulfil the training obligations set out by the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act). Objective: To provide participants with the essential technical, regulatory and practical knowledge needed to understand, govern and apply AI systems in compliance with the new European and national regulations (AI Act). The programme also aims to foster AI literacy, helping participants recognise how algorithms work, critically assess their limitations, risks and ethical aspects, and ensure a responsible and sustainable use of emerging technologies. The course is organised according to a new Business Lectures format in which sessions are structured into thematic modules, addressing three core areas in an integrated way: Inspirational session Guidelines, state of the art and trends. Strategic insights Technical deep-dive session Analysis and discussion of technical, legal and organisational aspects Technical fundamentals, focused on understanding how AI systems work, interpreting outputs, and analysing the performance and limitations of algorithms; Regulatory fundamentals, exploring the AI Act references, the risks of AI systems and their management; Applied hands-on training session Experiences and applied solutions Operational fundamentals, with hands-on lab applications aimed at exploring and using AI in daily work.Blog Archives
AI in manufacturing companies: potential and concrete applications
March 16, 2026
Training course dedicated to AI applications for optimising business processes. Latest edition delivered: Training course “AI in manufacturing companies: potential and concrete applications”, free of charge for small enterprises (with an 80% discount for medium-sized enterprises and 50% for large enterprises), delivered by the ARTES 4.0 Competence Centre as part of the Umbria Digital Data (UDD) project. The initiative was structured into six sessions of 3 hours each, delivered entirely online. Registrations closed Basic Level Minimum number of participants: 8 Download the presentation of the latest editionIndustrial IoT for monitoring energy consumption in the production process
March 16, 2026
The Transition 5.0 decree aims to reduce companies' energy consumption, and the incentives are linked to the energy savings achieved, which must be at least 3% of total consumption or 5% of the consumption of the “target process” of the efficiency intervention. This initiative reflects the crucial importance of reducing energy costs and optimising production processes for Italian manufacturing companies. To achieve these objectives, it is essential to adopt a data- and evidence-based business management strategy. Artificial Intelligence and Industrial IoT emerge as key technologies for achieving these results, providing access to financial incentives aimed at reducing waste and optimising the efficiency of machinery and production processes for greater environmental sustainability.From Digital Transformation to Inclusive AI
March 16, 2026
The course consists of three lessons delivered online: L1: The fourth industrial revolution and enabling technologies L2: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Practical Examples L3: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: social and ethical aspects Objective of the course is to introduce people to AI technologies and give them awareness of the risks and opportunities of this new global scenario. Learners will undergo an initial and a final assessment to evaluate the impact of the course.AI to get started – practical tools for introducing AI
March 14, 2026
The course aims to offer practical tools for strategically integrating these technologies within a company. It is designed for companies and professionals who want to integrate AI into their processes, regardless of their level of knowledge. The course, in both structure and content, is modular and customisable, focusing on generative and predictive AI, from the basics to advanced applications. Objectives/Benefits: to help acquire practical skills to optimise processes and leverage AI strategically. Download the course programme Request information to organise the course for your company Basic Level Maximum number of participants: 25Executive Master in Decision Intelligence
December 3, 2025
The Executive Master in Decision Intelligence is an excellence training programme designed for professionals, managers, executives, public-sector officials, entrepreneurs and consultants who wish to strengthen their decision-making abilities and lead responsible innovation in the modern business context. What you will learn: This Master will give you advanced skills to tackle complex and uncertain decision-making processes, at strategic, organisational and economic levels. You will acquire fundamental skills in data analysis and interpretation, leveraging the latest Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies, integrated with solid foundations in behavioural, neuroscientific and technological evidence. Key Objectives: Improve decision-making in complex and uncertain contexts Authoritatively manage change and digital transformation Strengthen leadership and internal relational dynamics Promote innovation and security (including cybersecurity) in a sustainable way Download the course programme Schedule being finalised and subject to change: First lesson scheduled for 23 January 2026 - Time Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm | Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm (on alternate weeks) Intermediate level Minimum number of participants: 8 Instructors: Prof. Ennio Bilancini - Economics Prof. Gabriele Costa - Cybersecurity Prof. Sibilla Di Guida - Economics Dr. Letterio Galletta - Computer Science Prof. Nicola Lattanzi - Management and Strategy Prof. Pietro Pietrini - Clinical Biochemistry and Neuroscience Prof. Fabio Pinelli - Computer Science Prof. Emiliano Ricciardi - Cognitive Neuroscience Prof. Mirco Tribastone - Computer ScienceCybersecurity for Businesses
August 7, 2025
The course aims to provide basic yet comprehensive training in cybersecurity, covering common threats, technological countermeasures and good organisational and behavioural practices, also in light of current regulations. Through six complementary modules, participants will acquire concrete tools to: • Understand cyber risks in the industrial sector and the technical and organisational solutions to reduce them. • Acquire basic skills in defence systems and cyber threats. • Learn how to integrate legal regulations (e.g. GDPR, NIS2) into business processes. • Improve employees' daily behaviour regarding cybersecurity Download the course programme Registrations closed Intermediate level Minimum number of participants: 10Innovation Management and Business Modelling – Between Industry 4.0 and 5.0
July 9, 2025
The course is designed to guide entrepreneurs, managers and professionals through a structured programme to develop the ability to innovate consciously and strategically. Through six complementary modules, participants will acquire concrete tools to assess their organisation's innovation potential, outline new strategies, redesign the business model, validate their ideas in the market and build a business case effective business case. The course combines theory, real case analysis and practical exercises, fostering the development of essential skills to operate in business contexts oriented towards innovation and sustainable digital transformation (Industry 4.0 and 5.0). By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Assess the degree of innovation maturity of their own company, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Define an innovation strategy based on concrete drivers, aligned with business objectives and measurable in its results. Redesign the business model through a business design approach, with a focus on sustainability, value and competitiveness. Validate new value propositions in the market using structured methodologies and continuous feedback cycles. Identify the distinctive factors of competitiveness and develop levers to strengthen the company's position relative to competitors. Draft a concrete operational plan in the form of a business case to support investment decisions in innovation projects. The total duration of the course is 24 hours, divided into 6 days of 4 hours each. Download the course programme Intermediate level Maximum number of participants: 25Project Management for Industry 4.0
June 24, 2025
During the training course, participants acquire the basic principles and essential skills to manage Industry 4.0 projects effectively. Topics covered include: the project cycle, activity planning and scheduling, resource management, communication, control and problem solving. The course offers a solid foundation for anyone wishing to begin developing skills in Project Management for Industry 4.0 projects or to improve their project governance, control and management capabilities. This is a widely recognised course in Italy, ideal for those who want to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts and acquire the basic skills of Project Management. The course is suitable for taking the ISIPM-Base® exam. Download the course programme New edition scheduled for 2026. Registration is now open.Understanding Cybersecurity
May 9, 2025
No protection without knowledge The first step every company must take to build a system capable of protecting data, systems and business is to build a strategy based on awareness and knowledge, involving all human resources. Protection tools alone are not enough, especially when the skills to manage them are not yet mature. Behaviours, knowledge, attitudes and good practices are essential at every level to strengthen the effectiveness of the technological tools introduced. Objective and outcome of the course: be able to recognise the main cyber threats and identify the tools to counter them foster the growth of an effective security culture involving the entire organisation support the building of a company system capable of protecting data, systems and business Approach and Methodology This course serves as a priority foundation for IT Security management. Implementing management systems and operating models aimed at safeguarding company operations and the value of company data is not just a matter of compliance with regulations but requires a change in habits and operations. Through a constant comparison with real cases and the risk scenarios linked to the most common contexts, the processes, methodologies, structures and technologies we need to engage with will be described in order to improve levels of protection and recovery capabilities. Next edition to be scheduled Basic Level Minimum number of participants: 8Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt 4.0
March 21, 2024
The “Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt 4.0” course describes a new Continuous Improvement methodology arising from the combination of Lean Six Sigma, a qualitative-quantitative problem-solving approach universally used for optimising industrial processes, with the new digital technologies characteristic of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The course is the result of an Industry 4.0 revision of the traditional DMAIC cycle, exponentially enhancing the effectiveness of each phase through the application of innovative digital tools characteristic of the Industry 4.0 paradigm. The course awards enrolled participants the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
