Upcoming Short Courses for Digital Skills Development

The MERIT Project continues to equip individuals and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge through its diverse range of short courses. These programmes are designed to enhance expertise in various technological fields, including AI, cybersecurity, and organisational transformation. Below is an overview of the courses currently underway or set to begin soon in December 2024 and 2025 – stay tuned for further updates!

Closed Enrolments: Note that the enrolment period for the following courses has ended:

Sustainable Product Development and a Green Turn in Materials Technology (TALTECH)
Artificial Intelligence System Engineering (VILNIUS TECH)

If you are interested in future editions, please contact the university representatives listed below.

2025: Short Courses Available

Exciting new courses are set to begin in January 2025, offering further opportunities for growth. These courses are ideal for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and basic computer skills, targeting both students and professionals interested in organisational and technological innovation.

Business Analytics – VILNIUS TECH

Description: Focuses on data quality, governance, and advanced analytical techniques like regression analysis, forecasting, and optimisation. Participants gain hands-on experience with Business Intelligence tools and delve into cutting-edge methods for customer segmentation and supply chain analytics.
Duration: 5 weeks (6 ECTS)
Places: 10
Format: On-site
Language: Lithuanian
Dates: February–March 2025, evenings (2–3 days per week)
Enrolment Deadline: Registration closes on 16 January 2025. Apply now!
Contact: simona.ramanauskaite@vilniustech.lt

Business Analytics – RTU

Duration: 5 weeks (6 ECTS)
Places: 10
Format: On-site
Language: English
Dates: February–March 2025.
Enrolment Period: Further details to be announced.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) – VILNIUS TECH

Description: Covers foundational and advanced NLP topics, including sentiment analysis, text classification, neural language models, and dialog systems. Participants build domain-specific systems and explore state-of-the-art research in NLP.
Duration: 5 weeks (6 ECTS)
Places: 10
Format: On-site
Language: Lithuanian
Dates: March–April 2025, evenings (2–3 days per week)
Enrolment Deadline: Registration closes on 7 February 2025. Apply now!
Contact: simona.ramanauskaite@vilniustech.lt

System Integration – VILNIUS TECH

Description: Explores integration architecture, ETL processes, middleware technologies, RESTful APIs, and cloud computing integration. Participants tackle IoT ecosystems, mobile app integration, and emerging research trends.
Duration: 5 weeks (6 ECTS)
Places: 10
Format: On-site
Language: Lithuanian
Dates: April–May 2025, evenings (2–3 days per week)
Enrolment Deadline: Registration closes on 28 March 2025. Apply now!
Contact: simona.ramanauskaite@vilniustech.lt

These courses promise an in-depth exploration of their respective fields, offering participants the opportunity to sharpen their skills in an interactive, in-person setting.

Stay Updated

As the MERIT Project continues to expand, additional details about these and other upcoming courses, designed as validation courses for MERIT master’s study programmes, will be released in the coming months. Be sure to visit the Short Courses web-page regularly for the latest updates, enrolment deadlines, and course specifics. Whether you are advancing your career or diving into a new field, MERIT’s short courses are your gateway to unparalleled knowledge and expertise.