The integration of AI in the medical sector represents a major strategic challenge for doctors and healthcare professionals. From diagnostic imaging to clinical decision support systems, clinical and administrative applications are multiplying.
To practice effectively in this transforming environment, doctors, nurses, hospital executives and administrators need to develop solid AI skills.
This article lists the most relevant and recognized training courses, structured by pedagogical format.
Note: prices and durations are given for information only, and may vary according to the institution and the academic year. We recommend that you check directly on the official websites when you register.
Academic training and university certificates
Inter-University Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Digital Health (ULB/UMons, Belgium)
Reference program in Belgium. A 10 ECTS credit certificate covering assisted diagnosis, medical imaging, telehealth and ethical and legal issues.
- Format: hybrid (Fridays 5:30-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm)
- Duration: October 2025 to June 2026 (~120h)
- Cost: €1,200 (full), €600 (reduced), €350 (unemployed)
- Public: doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, no AI prerequisites
- Language: French
DU Artificial Intelligence applied to healthcare (Université Paris Cité, France)
University diploma course structured in 15 modules. Addresses the systemic, economic, regulatory and ethical issues of AI in the medical context.
- Format: classroom + synchronous distance learning (Thursdays)
- Duration: 90h + 15h personal work | January to May 2026
- Cost: €2,000
- Public: doctors, caregivers, scientific professionals
- Language: French
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (Lyon 1 University, France)
Multidisciplinary university degree combining scientific, ethical and humanistic approaches. Recognizable training on the job market.
- Format: 5 x 2-day seminars
- Duration: 90 hours
- Cost: 804€ (initial training), 2000€ (continuing education)
- Public: doctors, nurses, engineers
- Language: French
Online training and MOOCs
AI+Health: techniques, applications, ethics (Laval University, Canada)
Introductory training of academic quality. 5 modules covering the basics of AI, healthcare data, ethics and healthcare innovations.
- Format: self-paced e-learning
- Duration: ~10h
- Cost: €90
- Public: all levels
- Focus on medical ethics
- Language: French
AI training for doctors and healthcare professionals (Cercle IA, Belgium)
Practical training focused on the concrete use of AI in everyday medical practice. 3-session program covering the use of AI for report writing, patient record analysis, literature searches and patient communication.
- Format: online
- Duration: ~6h
- Cost: €750 plus VAT
- Public: general practitioners, specialists, interns, nurses
- Highlight: hands-on approach with real medical cases, small group (max 8 participants)
- Language: French
AI in healthcare specialization (Stanford University, Coursera)
5-course specialization exploring the safe and ethical integration of AI into clinical practice. Current and future applications, improving patient safety.
- Format: flexible online
- Cost: €49/month
- Public: clinical and administrative teams
- Strengths: Stanford expertise, ethics and safety orientation
- Language: English
Executive Master IA & E-Health + Short Courses (INeS, France)
Flexible offer combining full master (70h, 2250€) and short thematic MOOCs (2-10h, free at 350€). Applied content based on real-life cases.
- Format: modular e-learning
- Audience: doctors with limited availability, administrators
- Strengths: modularity and operational applicability
- Language: French
Specialized training and hands-on workshops
MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (MIT Management Education)
6-week training course for healthcare executives. Understand the strategic potential of AI in healthcare organizations: technologies, applications, limits and opportunities.
- Format: online
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Cost: €2,650
- Public: managers, executives, strategists
- Strengths: MIT recognition, managerial approach
- Language: English
AI in Healthcare (Harvard Medical School Executive Education)
8-week program for executives and decision-makers. Design, evaluate and implement AI solutions. Covers ethics, regulation, system validation and strategic roadmap.
- Format: online with live sessions
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Cost: €3050
- Audience: executives and strategists in the healthcare sector
- Strengths: strategic and ethical approach, Harvard recognition
- Language: English
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering in healthcare (NobleProg, Belgium/Europe)
Practitioner-oriented training on applied generative AI: diagnostic support, clinical record writing, patient communication. Integrated RGPD compliance and confidentiality.
- Format: 1-2 intensive days | face-to-face/off-site/intra-company
- Cost: €2550 (online)/€3100 (in person in Brussels)
- Public: doctors, hospital managers, innovation teams
- Strengths: Immediately applicable in practice
- Language: French
AI in Healthcare (Johns Hopkins University)
Intensive 10-week program combining live masterclasses, mentored workshops and self-directed modules. Rigorous evaluation of AI models, clinical trial design and strategic implementation.
- Format: online with live sessions and mentoring
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Cost: €2990
- Public: clinical managers, program managers
- Strengths: practical, data-driven approach
- Language: English
Introduction to AI in Medicine (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UIUC)
Certification training for clinicians and non-technical staff. 6 modules covering fundamental concepts of AI applied to medicine.
- Format: self-paced e-learning
- Duration: 6-7h total | access 6 months
- Cost: 750€ | CME credits included
- Public: doctors, nurses, medical assistants
- Strengths: concise format, recognized continuing education credits
- Language: English
Discovering the fundamentals of AI (AST-I, France)
Short course specifically designed for healthcare professionals. How AI works, organizational issues, risks and benefits.
- Format: face-to-face or distance learning
- Duration: 7h
- Cost: €350 excl. tax/participant
- Public: physicians, prevention specialists, healthcare managers
- Strengths: interactive approach adapted to the medical context
- Language: French
Ready to get started with AI?
Artificial intelligence training courses for doctors and other healthcare professionals have expanded rapidly in recent years, in Belgium, France, Europe and beyond. Today, it’s easier than ever to find training courses that are adapted to the realities of the medical world.
Expectations differ according to practice, responsibility or career stage. Some are looking for concrete tools for their day-to-day clinical work, others want a better understanding of emerging technologies, while still others are looking to support their establishments in their digital evolution. The range of training courses now on offer reflects this diversity, with a variety of formats and budgets.
We are convinced that continuing education in AI is the key to keeping pace with the rapidly changing medical sector and offering better quality care.
We hope this guide has given you a clearer picture. Take the time to explore the training courses that make sense for you, taking into account your pace, your constraints and what you want to develop in your professional practice.
Any questions? Le Cercle IA is here to help you on your way.
