ITU Free Online Course 2026: Responsible Digital Transformation, AI and Data Governance

The ITU Academy, in collaboration with UNDP, is offering a free online training course on Responsible Digital Transformation: Impact Assessments for AI and Data Governance. The course is designed for policymakers, government officials and development professionals working with AI, digital transformation and data governance.

The four-week course will be conducted online from 6 to 27 October 2026, with a maximum of 35 participants. The training is supported by the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy and is free for selected participants.

ITU AI and Data Governance Course 2026 – Quick Facts

• Organizer: ITU Academy and UNDP
• Course: Responsible Digital Transformation
• Format: Online
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Language: English
• Course level: Intermediate
• Dates: 6–27 October 2026
• Cost: Free for selected participants
• Participants: Maximum 35
• Application deadline: 19 September 2026

What Will You Learn?

Participants will learn practical approaches to responsible AI and digital governance, including:

• AI and digital transformation risks
• AI impact assessments
• Data governance
• Human rights and ethical risks
• Fairness, transparency and accountability
• Risk mitigation and safeguards
• AI governance frameworks
• Practical impact assessment tools

Participants will work in teams on a real-world AI or digital governance use case and develop a draft impact assessment and mitigation plan.

Who Can Apply?

The course is primarily intended for government officials, policymakers and development practitioners working in digital transformation, AI or data governance.

Applicants should have a basic understanding of digital systems and AI and ideally two or more years of relevant professional experience. Applicants must also have either a relevant undergraduate degree or at least three years of relevant experience, along with fluent English.

Government officials and policymakers from developing countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.

Course Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• Free participation
• Online training with ITU and UNDP experts
• Practical experience with AI impact assessment tools
• Group project and peer learning
• ITU certificate upon achieving the required score
• Knowledge of responsible AI and data governance

A minimum score of 70% is required to receive the ITU certificate.

Course Schedule

The live sessions will take place on:

• 6 October 2026
• 8 October 2026
• 13 October 2026
• 15 October 2026
• 27 October 2026

All sessions will be conducted online through Zoom.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the application questionnaire, submit a motivation letter and upload an updated CV through the ITU Academy application system.

Application Deadline: 19 September 2026

Official Course: ITU Academy – Responsible Digital Transformation Course

This free ITU-UNDP course is a valuable opportunity for professionals interested in AI governance, digital transformation, data policy and responsible technology to develop practical skills and receive an internationally recognized ITU certificate.