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Creative AI Education in NRW

Workshops, courses, bootcamps, and university programs — plus curated tutorials for every tool and topic.

Creative AI Industries — Introductory WorkshopNext Enrollment
WorkshopCologneBeginner

Creative AI Industries — Introductory Workshop

One-day overview workshop on generative AI tools in film, design and music. For creatives with no prior experience.

5 days left · 5 Jul 2026

Kunsthochschule für Medien KölnIn Person

Free· KHM Köln
Generative AI Bootcamp — 5-Day Intensive
BootcampCologneIntermediate

Generative AI Bootcamp — 5-Day Intensive

Five days of hands-on practice with Midjourney, RunwayML, ElevenLabs, and Claude. Build a real AI-assisted creative workflow from scratch.

In 2 wks · 14 Jul 2026

Startplatz KölnIn Person

€490· Startplatz
AI Tools for Designers
CourseEssenBeginner

AI Tools for Designers

Six-week course on generative AI in the design process. Figma, Flair AI, Adobe Firefly and custom workflows.

In 3 wks · 21 Jul 2026

Folkwang Universität der KünsteHybrid

Free· Folkwang UdK
KI-Anwendungen in der Medienproduktion
UniversityDüsseldorfIntermediate

KI-Anwendungen in der Medienproduktion

Universitätsseminar für eingeschriebene Studierende. Praktische Anwendung von KI in Video, Audio und interaktiven Medien.

Starts 1 Aug 2026

Hochschule DüsseldorfIn Person

Free· HSD
Certificate in Creative AI Practice
CertificateCologneAdvanced

Certificate in Creative AI Practice

Three-month online certificate programme. Covers AI strategy, image generation, video, and audio tools. Industry-recognised qualification.

Starts 15 Aug 2026

KI.NRWOnline

€299· KI.NRW
Higgsfield AI Workshop — Cinematic Stills
WorkshopDüsseldorfBeginner

Higgsfield AI Workshop — Cinematic Stills

Halbtägiger Workshop über Bildkomposition und Prompting mit Higgsfield AI. Von der Idee zum editorialen KI-Foto in drei Stunden.

Starts 22 Aug 2026

Digital Hub DüsseldorfIn Person

Free· Digital Hub
AI Strategy for Creative Agencies
CourseDüsseldorfAdvanced

AI Strategy for Creative Agencies

Zweitägiges Seminar der IHK. Integration von KI in Agenturprozesse, ROI-Kalkulation und Change Management für Kreativunternehmen.

Starts 3 Sept 2026

IHK DüsseldorfIn Person

€590· IHK Düsseldorf
Machine Learning for Music Producers
CourseCologneIntermediate

Machine Learning for Music Producers

Eight-week course on AI-assisted music creation. Suno, Udio, custom training on personal styles. No coding required.

Starts 14 Sept 2026

HfMT KölnIn Person

€120· HfMT Köln
AI in Game Design — Rapid Prototyping
WorkshopCologneBeginner

AI in Game Design — Rapid Prototyping

Wochenend-Workshop über den Einsatz von KI im Spieledesign. Concept Art, Level-Generierung, NPC-Dialoge mit Claude.

Starts 19 Sept 2026

TH KölnIn Person

Free· TH Köln
KI-Prompting Intensivkurs — Grundlagen
OnlineOnlineBeginner

KI-Prompting Intensivkurs — Grundlagen

Zwölfstündiger Online-Kurs über effektives Prompting für Kreative. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney — strukturierte Eingaben für bessere Ergebnisse.

Starts 1 Oct 2026

Startplatz OnlineOnline

€149· Startplatz

Tutorials

Master the Tools

Curated videos, talks, and articles — from AI image generation to strategy and music. Click any video to watch it here.

How to Generate Images with AI
Video
Image Generation

How to Generate Images with AI

Step-by-step guide to generating high-quality images with Freepik AI. Covers prompting, style selection, and downloading your results.

Short guide·Beginner
Magnific / Freepik
Mobile Phone Mockup Design Using AI
Video
Design

Mobile Phone Mockup Design Using AI

Create a professional mobile phone mockup using Freepik AI tools — great for app designers presenting work to clients.

Short guide·Beginner
Magnific / Freepik
How to Create AI Sound Effects
Video
Audio

How to Create AI Sound Effects

Generate custom AI sound effects for video, games, and social content using Freepik's audio AI tools.

Short guide·Beginner
Magnific / Freepik
Create a Realistic AI Voiceover from Text
Video
Audio

Create a Realistic AI Voiceover from Text

Turn any text into a natural-sounding AI voiceover with Freepik. Covers voice selection, pacing, and export.

Short guide·Beginner
Magnific / Freepik
How to Make Your First Video with AI
Video
Video

How to Make Your First Video with AI

Make your first AI-generated video from scratch using Freepik's video tools. Covers prompting, duration, and editing.

Short guide·Beginner
Magnific / Freepik
This is Higgsfield Teams: How AI Video Teams Should Work
Video
AI Strategy

This is Higgsfield Teams: How AI Video Teams Should Work

Basic walkthrough of shared folders, saved prompts and settings, and collaboration workflows for AI video production teams.

1:51·Beginner
Higgsfield AI
Create a Complete Brand Kit in Minutes (No Design Skills)
Video
Design

Create a Complete Brand Kit in Minutes (No Design Skills)

Creates a full brand kit without design skills using Higgsfield AI. Logo, palette, typography, and assets in one session.

8:13·Beginner
Higgsfield AI
AI Videos Look Bad? Here's Why
Video
Video

AI Videos Look Bad? Here's Why

Explains the most common AI video generation mistakes and exactly how to fix output quality. Essential for anyone starting out.

9:15·Beginner
Higgsfield AI
Higgsfield Soul 2 — World's First AI with Taste
Video
Image Generation

Higgsfield Soul 2 — World's First AI with Taste

Shows how to achieve consistent character identity across stylized generations using Soul 2. Critical for narrative and brand work.

6:10·Medium
Higgsfield AI