The AI Skills Coalition was created in response to the UN’s call for a global AI capacity-building framework (Governing AI for Humanity Report, 2024) and is reinforced by the Global Digital Compact (Article 61) and WTSA-24 Resolution COM4/AI. Led by ITU under the AI for Good Impact Initiative, it is the UN-led global, open, trusted, and inclusive platform for AI education and capacity building. A key focus is equipping professionals across sectors—including business leaders, policymakers, academics, researchers, students, and educators—with AI skills and knowledge. Priority is given to learners from developing and Least Developed Countries, with a strong emphasis on women and girls, to empower governments, businesses, and organizations in leveraging AI for sustainable development and good governance.
Robotics for Good Youth Challenge
Empowering the next generation of AI and robotics innovators.
The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is the leading UN-based educational robotics championship, inspired each year by a global challenge where robots provide innovative, practical solutions to real-world problems.
AI/ML in 5G Challenge
Applying machine learning in communications networks.
The Challenge connects participants (students and professionals) from more than 100 countries, with industry and academia solving real-world problems using AI/ML in communication networks. It offers carefully curated problem statements, a mix of real-world and simulated data, technical webinars, mentoring, and hands-on sessions.
Discovery Webinar Series
The AI for Good Discovery Series is a thematic collection of technical sessions exploring key areas being transformed by AI and machine learning, while addressing the challenges in each field. Curated by leading experts, its 16 Discovery Streams and near-daily programme feature top researchers and practitioners sharing cutting-edge advancements and real-world applications of AI and ML.
ITU Journal
The ITU Journal launched a series of webinars to present insights and forward-looking research on future and evolving technologies. Free of charge and open to all interested individuals, these webinars provide an opportunity to learn and discuss key areas of research with prominent researchers, highly cited professors and industry leaders, sharing their vision and pioneering studies on future technology evolution and trends, as well as their impactful life lessons learned over the years.
The webinar series is curated by the Editor in Chief of the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU-J FET), Professor Ian F. Akyildiz (President and Founder, Truva Inc., United States) and the ITU Journal Manager, Alessia Magliarditi
Scalable training & learning pathways- Flagship projects & localized delivery models
- AI policy and decision-making support
- Recognition & engagement models
- 23 October 2025
- 29 May 2025
- 29 May 2025
ITU’s work to build capacity in developing countries, as showcased by the AI for Good Impact Initiative, is an important part of our efforts to prevent a new AI divide that would only aggravate existing inequalities.
Secretary-General, United Nations
The East African Community is excited to join the ITU AI Skills Coalition. We see AI as a tool to create opportunities, address challenges, and ensure sustainable growth. Through collaboration with ITU and our regional EAC AI Alliance, we aim to set a benchmark for inclusive innovation and equitable development across East Africa as a digitally empowered region.
Secretary General, East African Community
Let’s make sure everyone has a chance to learn the skills they need to benefit from the AI revolution. Our new AI Skills Coalition is aiming to train thousands of people this year, especially those living in regions of the world just getting started on their AI journey, as part of our commitment to ensure that all communities can fully participate in our shared digital future.
Secretary General of ITU
Capacity development is critical for addressing the AI equity gap, particularly in developing countries. Aligned with the vision of this Coalition, we will work with our partners to deliver AI training that equips policymakers and other stakeholders with foundational knowledge to strengthen the responsible adoption and use of AI for sustainable development that benefits everyone.
United Nations Development Programme Administrator
Generative AI is rapidly transforming the workforce, with LinkedIn data showing a 142 times global increase in professionals adding AI aptitude skills in just one year. Recognizing this growing demand, we are proud to work with the ITU AI Skills Coalition to provide access to AI skills training, certifications, and capacity-building for policymakers, IT professionals, and organizational leaders.
Global Head of Microsoft Philanthropies
