ITU Digital Transformation Course 2026 Online

Overview

The ITU Digital Transformation Course 2026 is a free online short course hosted by the International Telecommunication Union. It centres on responsible digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data governance impact assessments. Participants learn practical assessment tools utilizing the UNDP human rights impact assessment methodology. The programme is delivered online through Zoom across four weeks, featuring five live sessions held between 6 October and 27 October 2026. This training is supported by the European Union Global Gateway via the ITU Academy platform and aims to strengthen the practical skills of professionals working in digital policy and governance globally.

Benefits

Free participation for selected candidates, backed by the European Union Global Gateway.
An ITU certificate awarded upon completion, requiring a total score of 70 percent or higher.
Hands-on training leveraging the UNDP HRIA toolkit.
Opportunities for team-based learning and peer exchange.

Eligibility

Open to applicants from all countries, with a particular encouragement for government officials and policymakers from developing nations, especially women.

Target audience includes government officials, policymakers, and development practitioners working on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, or data governance.
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree, or possess at least three years of relevant professional experience without a degree.
Demonstrated fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

Candidates should review the course expectations thoroughly before submitting their candidacy. The application process requires completing the official course questionnaire, submitting a motivation letter, and providing a current curriculum vitae. Selected participants must commit to completing a pre-class questionnaire, attending all live Zoom sessions, contributing to a collaborative group project, and presenting during the final session.

Deadline

The final date to submit applications for the programme is 19 September 2026.

Overview

Eligibility

Open to applicants from all countries, with a particular encouragement for government officials and policymakers from developing nations, especially women.

Target audience includes government officials, policymakers, and development practitioners working on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, or data governance.

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree, or possess at least three years of relevant professional experience without a degree.

Demonstrated fluency in English is required.

How to Apply