Want to understand how governments can use AI without compromising human rights and data protection?
The UNDP & ITU Responsible Digital Transformation Course 2026 gives public-sector professionals and policymakers practical training in AI impact assessment, data governance and responsible digital transformation — completely free for selected participants.
Quick Facts
- Opportunity Type: Online Professional Training
- Organizers: ITU & UNDP
- Course: Responsible Digital Transformation
- Dates: October 6–27, 2026
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Funding: Fully subsidized for selected participants
- Application Fee: Free
- Deadline: September 19, 2026
- Nationality: Global, with a focus on participants from developing countries
- Degree: Undergraduate degree in a relevant field OR 3+ years of professional experience
- Work Experience: Ideally 2+ years of relevant professional experience
- Language: English
- Target Group: Government officials, policymakers, data protection authorities and development practitioners
What Will You Learn?
The course focuses on turning responsible AI principles into practical government action.
You’ll learn about:
- AI impact assessments
- Human rights impact assessments
- Data governance
- AI risk analysis
- Responsible digital transformation
- Governance safeguards
- Applying responsible AI principles to real-world use cases
Participants also work on a team project during the course.
Certificate
Participants who meet the course requirements and achieve the required passing score on the group project and assignments can receive an official ITU certificate.
What Is Covered?
The course is 100% free for selected participants.
There are no tuition or registration fees.
However, because the programme is online, you’ll need your own:
- Computer
- Reliable internet connection
- Time for live sessions and group work
There is no cash stipend or travel allowance because the programme is delivered online.
Who Can Apply?
This course is particularly suited to professionals working in:
- Government and public policy
- Digital transformation
- ICT
- AI governance
- Data protection
- Development
- Justice
- Healthcare
- Education
- Social protection
Applicants should have a basic understanding of digital systems or AI and ideally 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
If you don’t have a university degree, 3+ years of professional experience may satisfy the alternative requirement.
Applicants must also have a strong command of English.
Policymakers and government representatives from developing countries, especially women, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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