AI for Educators Training Program

UN-Certified AI for Educators Program

Empowering Teachers to Integrate AI in Classrooms and
Shape Institutional AI Policy for Future-Ready Learning

Join us at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva from 6-7 July 2026 for the AI for Educators Training Program – a professionally immersive, non-technical two-day experience designed exclusively for school and university educators across all disciplines. This program equips educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to understand, integrate, and lead with artificial intelligence in their classrooms and institutions.
The program is delivered as part of Global Education Week (GEW) at UNITAR Geneva, a flagship international forum that unites education leaders, innovators, and policymakers within the United Nations. As an optional addition, participants may also access the Global Education Summit (GES) – a dedicated day engaging Ministry of Education officials and senior policymakers from around the world, offering direct exposure to high-level global education dialogue.

A transformative two-day experience at the heart of the United Nations.

Program Overview: Developing Educators for the AI Era

Over two focused and intensive days, participants will acquire the tools, frameworks, and global insights needed to lead their institutions confidently in an era defined by artificial intelligence.

Program Objectives

• Build essential AI literacy among educators from school and university levels.
• Provide hands-on exposure to AI tools for teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Develop ethical awareness around AI use in classrooms.
• Foster global exchange of practices and collaborative innovation in AI-enabled education.
• Encourage practical integration of AI into subject teaching across disciplines.
• Equip participants to design and implement institutional AI policy frameworks, governance processes, and change management strategies that drive sustainable AI adoption across their institutions.

Whether you’re guiding curriculum design, research strategy, or institutional development – this is a unique opportunity to deepen your AI fluency, expand your global network, and engage with real-world challenges shaping education, policy, and society.

Key Program Features

• Official UNITAR Certificate of Completion
• Optional Access to the Global Education Summit (GES)
• Hands-on with Real AI Tools used in classrooms globally
• Customisable AI Integration Plan for your school/university
• Global Peer Network of educators passionate about responsible AI use

Key Program Features

Day 1 – AI Tools & Practical Applications in Education

The first day is dedicated to building practical AI fluency — moving participants from awareness to confident, hands-on application. Through a carefully sequenced series of expert-led sessions and interactive workshops, educators gain direct experience with the AI tools transforming classrooms globally and develop the pedagogical understanding to deploy them effectively and responsibly.

• Build essential AI literacy, moving educators from awareness to confident, practical application in their classrooms.
• Provide hands-on exposure to leading AI tools for teaching, learning, curriculum design, and assessment.
• Develop the ability to evaluate AI tools critically — understanding their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use in educational contexts.
• Encourage practical integration of AI into subject teaching across disciplines and educational levels.
• Develop ethical awareness around AI use in classrooms, including academic integrity, data privacy, and student wellbeing.

Day 2 – Developing AI Policy Frameworks & Processes for Institutions

The second day elevates the focus from the individual classroom to the institutional level. Participants examine how to design, implement, and govern AI policy within their schools and universities — ensuring that AI adoption is strategic, equitable, and aligned with their institutions values and regulatory responsibilities. Drawing on international frameworks and global best practices, educators leave with the tools to drive systemic change.

• Understand the global landscape of AI governance in education and its implications for institutional leaders.
• Equip participants to design and implement a structured AI policy framework tailored to their institutions context and values.
• Build practical processes for managing AI adoption across departments — covering staff training, student guidelines, and data governance.
• Foster the exchange of practices and collaborative innovation in AI-enabled education through peer dialogue and global case studies.
• Develop the leadership capacity to drive institutional change, engage stakeholders, and embed AI responsibly at scale.

Further Details:

Optional Global Education Summit (GES) Access on July 8th:
USD 350 per participant

The program fee includes:

• High-profile visit to the Palace of Nations – one of the world’s most distinguished diplomatic venues.
• Expert-led training sessions delivered by UNITAR specialists, focused on AI applications of direct relevance to educators.
• UNITAR Certificate of Completion – a prestigious credential from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
• Networking and peer exchange with educators from diverse countries and educational systems, fostering lasting international professional relationships.
• Optional access to the Global Education Summit (GES) – engaging directly with Ministry of Education officials and senior policymakers from around the world.
• Personalised Recommendation Letter issued by UNITAR – Ureka.
• Visa Support Letter from UNITAR, where required.
• Access to a curated global alumni network through Ureka Education Group, with opportunities for continued collaboration beyond the program.
• Professional group photography and event documentation for your institutional records or professional portfolio.
• Opportunity to present ideas to an international audience

Program Fee: USD 3,000 (per participant)

Ureka Financial Grant Opportunity

To support outstanding educators and broaden access to this exceptional global experience, all accepted participants are eligible to apply for a Financial Grant from Ureka Education Group. The grant covers up to 33% of the program cost (USD 1,000) and is awarded as a direct reduction in the program fee (applied directly toward the program fees and is not disbursed to the participant).
The selection process is merit-based and designed to identify educators who demonstrate a genuine commitment to advancing AI-enabled learning within their institutions, a clear vision for how emerging technologies can enhance teaching practice and student outcomes, and the leadership potential to translate that vision into meaningful, lasting change — both in their classrooms and across their wider educational communities.

How to Apply for the Grant

To be considered, applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of no more than 600 words, addressing the following question:

“How do you intend to apply the knowledge and experience gained through the AI for Educators program to create meaningful, lasting change within your institution or educational community — and what specific challenges do you hope to address?”

Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited to attend a brief online interview, which will allow the selection panel to further assess suitability, motivation, and potential for impact.

Send your application to: malak.j@ureka.co.uk

Due to limited places and high levels of interest, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Global Education Week (GEW)

Global Education Week at UNITAR Geneva — hosted within the United Nations in Geneva — is a flagship international forum dedicated to shaping the future of education. This in-person gathering brings together three core programs: the Academic Leadership Suite (ALS), AI for Educators, and the Global Education Summit (GES), within a unified, high-level environment.
It is a comprehensive forum that integrates leadership development, practical innovation, and global policy dialogue within one cohesive setting. By combining these three programs, Global Education Week creates a unique ecosystem where academic leaders, educators, and decision-makers can engage across the institutional, technological, and policy dimensions of education.
As part of this flagship forum, AI for Educators participants have the option to access one full day of the Global Education Summit (GES), where they engage directly with Ministry of Education officials, alongside senior education policymakers and decision-makers from around the world. This access provides a rare opportunity to participate in high-level discussions, gain first-hand insight into prevailing global education priorities, and build the meaningful connections that support long-term collaboration and institutional impact.