Learning by doing: Take your first steps in AI with an interactive game

Target group

The training course can be followed by professionals in the financial sector who want to acquire a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and apply that knowledge in an interactive way.

Required prior knowledge

Basic level training: this training requires no prior knowledge and covers the basics of the subject.

Programme

CONTENT

Morning: AI Literacy for the Financial Sector

Participants gain a solid understanding of the core concepts and practical applications of AI within the financial sector. They learn to assess both the risks and opportunities critically.

• AI Fundamentals
  • What is AI and how does it work?
  • Definitions, data types, and a brief history of AI
• Practical AI Applications
  • How is AI currently applied in different sectors?
  • Impact on teams such as HR, marketing, and legal departments
  • Case studies: the use of AI in banking, insurance, and other financial domains
• Risks and Opportunities
  • Risks such as bias, discrimination, and misuse of AI (e.g., deepfakes)
  • How to manage and mitigate AI-related risks at personal and organizational levels
• Policy and Regulation
  • Overview of AI-related regulation and compliance
  • What does the EU AI Act mean for companies and individuals?
• Guidelines + Q&A
  • Practical tips for working safely and effectively with AI
  • How to interpret AI outcomes, perform fact-checking, and make AI-informed decisions
  • Open Q&A

Afternoon: Capture the AI Flag – Gamified AI Training

A unique and interactive AI game developed by PwC, designed to help participants apply AI skills in practice. Participants put their knowledge into action through realistic scenarios, learning to evaluate AI solutions and make impactful decisions.

• A game where participants face challenges that simulate real-world AI applications
• Topics include ethics, data processing, customer experience, risk management, and more
• Learning objective: reflect on real AI dilemmas and stimulate collaboration between business and technology
• Setup: participants compete in a series of AI missions with real-time feedback and coaching

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: 1 day of training (6 class hours)
• Hours: 09:00 to 17:00
• Location: Febelfin Academy: Phoenix building, Koning Albert II-laan/Boulevard du Roi Albert II 19, 1210 Brussels
• Language: This training will be given in English

Methodology

You follow a ‘Classroom training’ in a group. You, the other participants and the teacher are all present in the same classroom at an agreed time. There is an opportunity for interaction and feedback, both from the participants to the teacher and vice versa. The teaching material consists as a basis of a presentation via the MyFA learning platform, supplemented with various other items (such as digital syllabus, presentation, audiovisual fragments, etc.).