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AI Essentials for Decision Makers

Course

Self-paced e-learning

12 January 2026

UN Partner

Offered by

United Nations Institute for Training and Research ( UN Partner )

AI Essentials for Decision Makers
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Course details

Level
Intermediate
Length
3 months
Venue
Online
Languages
English
Price
USD 800
Certificate
Yes
Start date
12 January 2026
End date
9 March 2026
Registration deadline
9 January 2026

A fully online, self-paced course equipping professionals with a practical understanding of AI, digital transformation, and foresight for data-driven, ethical, and effective policy and decision-making.

Topics

SDG
SDG17: Partnerships for the goals
SDG 17: Technology
Subject
Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making
Keywords
artificial intelligence
decision making
diplomacy
innovation
digital

The AI Essentials for Decision Makers course offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on governance, policy, and professional practice. Designed for diplomats, civil servants, and professionals across sectors, this fully online and self-paced programme provides the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation. Through five engaging modules, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, data-driven policymaking, and the use of AI in strategic foresight, gaining practical insights to make informed, ethical, and future-ready decisions in their institutions.

The course includes 5 modules:

Module 1: “Understanding Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges”

Module 2: “Fundamentals and Overview of Generative AI”

Module 3: “Understanding AI Systems”

Module 4: “Intelligence for Effective Policy-Making”

Module 5: “AI in Foresight”

Target Audience

This course is designed for diplomats, policymakers, UN and international organization staff, public sector officials, and professionals engaged in governance, innovation, and digital transformation. It also welcomes private sector experts, analysts, and early-career professionals seeking to understand how AI can enhance institutional effectiveness, policy design, and strategic decision-making in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts, opportunities, and challenges of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
  • Identify the main types, functions, and applications of AI systems, including generative AI and AI agents.
  • Assess the role of data, algorithms, and evidence in effective and ethical policy-making.
  • Apply AI-based insights and foresight tools to support strategic decision-making and institutional innovation.
  • Recognize the ethical, governance, and human dimensions of AI integration in professional contexts.

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