AI BRIDGE Opens the Summer Semester 2026: A New Course, Practical Workshops, an International Summer School, and an Erasmus+ Training Programme
The AI BRIDGE initiative, led by the Department of Information Engineering at the Faculty of Economics and Management, CZU, together with the IT People technology platform, is bringing a packed programme to the summer semester of 2026. Our goal is to connect academia and practice and show how artificial intelligence is already changing study, work, and everyday life.
Generative AI Course
For participants who want to use AI tools effectively, we have opened the Generative AI course. Teaching runs from March to May 2025, and successful participants earn 5 credits.
The course is delivered within lifelong learning and the CZU Plus programme. What will participants take away?
- Practical experience with generative AI tools in real-world tasks.
- Hands-on work with professional AI platforms and better judgment about when and how to use them effectively.
- A clear overview of how AI can be used in study, professional practice, and everyday activities.
- A micro-certificate and ECTS credits recognised across universities.
Workshops for the Summer Semester 2026
We have prepared a series of practical workshops. Whether you are a developer or part of the wider public, you will leave with concrete skills and outputs. The workshops can also count toward bachelor’s or master’s practical training.
AI-ASSISTED DEVOPS (Technical)
Want to speed up development, automate routine work, and integrate AI into DevOps practice? This technical workshop walks participants through the use of generative AI in a realistic development scenario, from code to workflow.
AI AND CREATIVE WRITING (Popular science)
Can AI write stories? And can it help you write better? Explore how to use AI as a creative partner for short stories, dialogue, and new ideas.
RESEARCH INSIGHTS FROM THE WORLD OF AI (Popular science)
What is really happening in AI research? Martin Čejka will present current trends, studies, and surprising findings from the field in a clear and accessible way.
AI IN 2026 (Popular science)
What is new in the world of artificial intelligence in 2026? A clear overview of the most important models, tools, and trends shaping the field right now.
You can find all workshop details in the Upcoming Events section.
International Reach: AI BRIDGE Teaches Through Erasmus+
Our instructors Martin Čejka and Tomáš LeBrun actively contributed to a four-day Erasmus+ course hosted at FEM CZU, where they trained Turkish and Italian primary-school teachers. The main focus was on how to integrate generative AI into teaching and school practice in innovative and effective ways.
Intensive AI Summer School 2026
For those who prefer concentrated study, we are preparing an intensive summer school. It will be a summer-format run of the Generative AI course.
Dates: July 11 to July 17, 2026
About the summer school: Participants will complete 40 hours of content in an international environment. Teaching will run in English with participation from international students from the ELLS network.
Certification: The course is offered under lifelong learning and CZU Plus. Successful participants will receive a micro-certificate and 3 ECTS credits.
More information is available in the Summer School section.