iIA

Questions and Answers

Specialized AI courses for libraries.

Specialized Courses — What are they and how do they work?

What is a specialized iIA course?

It is an advanced program with multiple 2-hour synchronous sessions, guided practice (lab), individual work, and institutional deliverables you take away ready to use in your library. Courses range from 8 to 20 synchronous hours depending on the topic.

How does it differ from a free micro-course?

The micro-course is a 2-hour introduction to a topic. The specialized course deepens that topic across multiple sessions with guided lab work, personalized feedback, and concrete institutional deliverables (policies, promptbooks, dashboards, prototypes) that you take with you upon completion.

Are they technical courses? Do they require programming?

No. All courses are designed for library teams. They are strategic and practical; no programming knowledge is required. The only partial exception is C10 (ChatBots), which is intermediate and involves technical tools with step‑by‑step guidance.

Do you work with a specific tool?

No. The approach is tool‑agnostic. You will learn criteria to evaluate any AI tool without creating dependence on any vendor.

How many courses are available?

The full portfolio contains 12 courses (C1–C12). For the first half of 2026 there are 8 courses scheduled with dates. The remaining 4 (C4, C6, C7, C9) will be scheduled for the second half. See the full calendar at elibro.com/iia-cursos

How much do they cost?

From US$56 per person. Price varies depending on course length (8 to 20 synchronous hours). This is approximately US$7 per hour of synchronous training with institutional deliverables. All prices are published in the course calendar.

What deliverables will I take away at the end?

Each course produces different operational documents depending on the topic. Some examples:

  • C1 (Foundations): Opportunity map, risk checklist, minimum AI policy, and institutional promptbook v1.
  • C5 (Governance): Brief AI policy, privacy impact assessment, risk matrix, and vendor checklist.
  • C10 (ChatBots): Minimum viable ChatBot FAQ prototype with retrieval augmentation, security controls, and an operational guide.

The specific deliverables for each course are detailed on its course page (click "+ Info" in the calendar).

How much time should I dedicate outside live sessions?

A minimum of individual work equivalent to 50% of the course's synchronous hours is recommended. For example, an 8‑hour synchronous course requires at least 4 hours of individual work to complete lab exercises and adapt the deliverables to your institutional context. This work ensures the documents are ready to operate.

Are there recommended learning paths?

Yes. According to your library's profile and needs, we suggest these paths:

  • Leadership and governance: C1 + C5 + C9
  • Evidence and impact: C3 + C8 + C11
  • Technical services and automation: C6 + C10 + C12
  • Teaching and research: C2 + C7

Who should attend from my library?

Ideally: one representative from leadership or coordination (to make decisions) and one from IT or digital services (to assess feasibility). The courses are designed so both profiles work together on the deliverables.

Registration and purchase

How do I register for a specialized course?

Go to the course page at elibro.com/iia-cursos (click "+ Info"). There you'll find the full syllabus, deliverables, dates and the "Buy" button.

How is payment made?

Clicking the buy button opens the payment form. For institutional invoicing, purchase order payment or bank transfer, contact: iia@elibro.com.

Is the price per person or per institution?

The published price is per person. For institutional groups of 3 or more, email iia@elibro.com for a proposal with special terms.

Can I request a formal proposal to present to my management?

Yes. Each course page has a "Request proposal" button. We'll send a formal document with objectives, syllabus, logistics, deliverables and terms, ready to present to your institution.

Is there a refund or change policy?

Email iia@elibro.com with your specific case. We'll evaluate options such as changing dates or applying the amount to another course in the semester.

Logistics and certification

What is the course format?

Synchronous 2-hour sessions, live via Microsoft Teams. Frequency (weekly or biweekly) and day vary by course. Each session follows this structure: theoretical framework (10–15 min) + guided lab (70–80 min) + closing with criteria and next steps (15–20 min).

What is the schedule for specialized courses?

Each course has its own schedule. The base time is 9:00 AM (GMT–5) / Spain time depending on the date. Check the "Date" column in the calendar at elibro.com/iia-cursos.php to see the specific day and time for each course.

Are specialized course sessions recorded?

Recording conditions are communicated at the start of each course. Check with the instructor during the first session.

Can I change time slot after registering?

Yes. Cancel your registration and re-enroll in the other time slot. Registration links are not interchangeable.

Is a certificate awarded upon completing a specialized course?

Yes. Upon completing the synchronous sessions and submitting the lab work, you will receive a digital certificate issued by eLibro iIA indicating the corresponding number of hours, valid as continuing education.

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