The Institute of Science and Technology offers the Artificial Intelligence Professional Accreditation and provides a range of long and short courses for specific upskilling in technical and soft skills areas.

The Institute of Science and Technology hosted a series of seminars with external experts and IST Members on their work and research in AI. Topics range from ethical funding for trustworthy AI to building human-centric AI, AI and the law, and more.

This guide aims to empower older adults to navigate the digital landscape safely and securely. It provides insights into common online scams, identifies red flags to watch out for, and outlines steps to take in case of suspected fraud.

Learn more about the impact of AI on the lives of children in Scotland from the Children’s Parliament report.

Data protection audit framework is designed to help organisations assess their own compliance with key requirements under data protection law.  

The Scottish AI Register provides information on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in use or in development within the Scottish public sector.

A comprehensive guide designed to support businesses and organisations in Scotland in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in a trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive manner.

A glossary of essential terms that clarify how AI is built and applied, so you can understand the concepts and make better decisions about the use of AI in your business and personal life.

An introductory guide providing essential information about AI to help businesses and organizations across Scotland develop and implement AI effectively and ethically.

A guide providing a comprehensive introduction to generative artificial intelligence technology and its implications for education.

Five-part series of recorded webinars for staff covering key aspects of AI literacy, such as definitions of and use cases for generative AI, AI safety, accessibility and tools.

Explore AI hosts a range of AI technology demos, from a code generator to a job recommender. These demonstrate the variety of AI uses and provide practical opportunities to try out the technology.

AI maturity model and toolkit developed by JISC to help institutions assess their current AI capabilities, plan strategically, and find relevant resources.

The toolkit covers five key areas including strategic adoption, supporting staff and students, maintaining academic integrity, and ensuring safe and responsible AI use.

This guide for third-sector audience provides information on the basics of AI and a guide to how to navigate the jargon within AI as a handy first step for charities, community networks and voluntary organisations interested in learning more about AI and what it might mean for their communities, organisations and future.