Automated Decision-Making Crash Course

Improve your understanding of Automated Decision-Making (ADM) with our compact crash course. Making rapid and precise decisions is vital in today's data-driven society. Our training provides your team with the knowledge and skills needed to further automate decision-making. We cover not only the fundamentals but also the ethical implications of automatic decisions. You will receive practical experience and critical insights from our specialists in just one action-packed session.

29 November 2023 4-minute read

Course Overview

This introductory crash course will teach you the basics of automated decision-making, including human vs. machine, the decision-making process, how to develop a model from data using AI algorithms, trends, and ethical concerns. Our training is hands-on, interactive, and immediately useful, making it ideal for teams that want to innovate in this area.

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Major Benefits

Automated decision-making

Better decision-making: Learn how to use data to make faster, more accurate judgements.
Improved efficiency: Automate routine activities to free up time for more strategic tasks.
Competitive advantage: Employees with AI capabilities help an organisation stay ahead in their sector.
Customised content: We design the training to your specific needs and field.

Crash Course

Balance of theory and practice: A perfect blend of theory, practice, and hands-on insights.
In Dutch: Learning in your native language is more understandable, engaging, and memorable.
Expert trainers: Our trainers have practical expertise and a passion for teaching. They bring a wealth of experience with them.
Direct feedback: Immediate feedback and personal attention.
On location: We offer this course face-to-face in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Reference work: A short and handy document to re-read what you have learnt afterwards.

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What Will You Learn?

Fundamentals of automated decision-making: Explore the core principles, the latest trends, and the jargon.
Process modelling: Practice visualising a process in a flowchart and see how it improves communication.
Data analysis and interpretation: You will learn why data is the fuel for automated decision-making and how quality and quantity affect these systems.
Machine learning and algorithms: Understanding methods for machine learning and other related breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT.
The essence of modelling: How do you train a model, and what aspects should you consider?
Ethical considerations: We investigate the ethics and regulations governing automatic decisions. Many of these judgements are based on profiling, which has extra GDPR implications.
Apply to case: We will primarily work actively during the course, and participants will instantly apply what they have learnt to practical instances.

Course Structure

The course is made up of custom modules that include foundational concepts, history and context, core content, advanced topics, practical exercises, and case study analysis. We use a variety of working approaches to ensure that participants learn as effectively as possible. The training usually concludes with a lighthearted quiz and a discussion of potential next steps.

“Thanks to this crash course, we can now discuss automating decision-making more effectively within our organisation since we're on the same page.”

Target Audience

This course is designed for analysts, policymakers, project managers, stakeholders, and anybody else who wants to learn more about automated decision-making. Because we entirely customise the content of the session, is this a quick and easy method to become acquainted with this fascinating subject.

Plan Your ADM Course

Is your organisation ready to expand its knowledge and abilities in the field of ADM? Please get in touch with us to schedule your crash course!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there certain course prerequisites?

A basic understanding of data analysis is helpful but not required.

How much does it cost?

This depends on your preferences; we expect to be able to offer a competitive price for the quality offered by our crash course. Please contact us for a price quote.

How is the course delivered?

Internal training at the office or in a local meeting centre yields the best results. On request, we may also give the training online.

Can the course be tailored to a certain department?

Without a doubt! We specialise in producing customised programmes for a specific context.

Do you offer a guarantee?

We provide a satisfaction guarantee, which means that if you are dissatisfied with the session content, we will work with you to fix it.

What if you need to cancel or reschedule the course?

We understand that plans can change. We are flexible and will work with you to find a suitable alternative date. Please refer to our cancellation policy for more details.

What is a logical continuation of this introduction in ADM?

A common first step is to use inventory signals in your own organisation that hint at opportunities to automate decisions. Make a list of these opportunities and potential obstacles, and start simple. ADM consultancy »