Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that has gained substantial prominence in diverse economic & social realities, has become the basis for a series of technological developments such as automated translation systems, medical image analysis, and virtual assistants. ML was born from pattern recognition but has evolved to refer to the use of data & learning algorithms to produce models, predict outcomes, and make decisions with minimum human intervention. The fast-paced expansion of ML, especially in data-driven industries (e.g. banking, retail), is rapidly pushing up the demand for skilled ICT workers in the EU. While the demand for ML expert workers is particularly high, the supply is severely lagging behind.

MACHINA is an Erasmus KA2 project, which aims to tackle this ML skill deficit by increasing the relevance of Continuing & Initial VET provision in the sector, to assure that the existing & future ICT workforce will have the ML specific competences & transversal skills required to respond to modern workplace requirements and succeed in a competitive, fast-growing field. The project will also make available transnational educational materials in the form of OERs, to ensure wide adoption and support VET provision in a cost-effective, flexible way.