The scope of the DS&AI Virtual learning Environment (VLE) is to create an e-learning platform which will allow the collaborative interaction between the academic staff from all partners through learning and assessment activities. The DS&AI VLE could also serve as a supportive means in the delivery of the Master degree, as a portal for communication between students and professorsThe DS&AI VLE will be used for the delivery of online training of the Asian academic professionals by their European counterparts in WP3.

The DS&AI VLE will consist of the following 3 different sections:

1. Academic Space: This space will be designed for the academic staff of Asian HEIs, to enhance their teaching skills, by introducing them to modern curricula concepts and methodologies guidelines, as well as ECTS/ESG application guidelines. It will offer an open online course for the training of the academic staff of Asian HEIs by their European counterparts.
2. DS&AI MSc VLE: This space will be designed for the students of the DS&AI MSc programme. It will be an OER space, freely accessible with material relevant with the DS&AI MSc Course's scientific foci. It will include courses syllabi, textbooks, journal articles, policy papers and analyses, conference presentations, video material, assessment exams and cases studies. It will act as a cooperation and support portal during the delivery of the DS&AI Master programme .
3. Professionals/VET courses (MOOCs): This space will be designed for representatives of the regional industry as well as anyone who wish to learn how to apply Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in an industrial context. It will provide the professional training courses tailor made to the training needs of the national ICT industry and special characteristics of their region.