Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how institutions, governments, and organizations operate, impacting decision-making, negotiation processes, data governance, and strategic planning. As AI becomes embedded in professional environments, there is a growing need for practitioners across sectors to develop not only a foundational understanding of AI, but also the ability to apply it responsibly, strategically, and effectively.

The Certificate on Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills is designed to equip professionals with practical knowledge and tools to navigate this transformation. Moving beyond technical development, the programme focuses on real-world applications of AI in professional contexts, including diplomacy, policy, business strategy, and international cooperation.

Through a structured series of interactive sessions, participants explore key areas such as AI privacy and data governance, AI-enabled negotiation and risk mitigation, foresight and innovation through emerging approaches like Vibe Coding, and ethical and responsible AI deployment. The programme combines conceptual insights with hands-on exercises, enabling participants to directly apply AI tools and methodologies within their own professional workflows.

Designed for a diverse audience with no prior technical background, the certificate empowers participants to critically assess AI’s implications, address emerging risks, and leverage AI as a tool for informed decision-making, innovation, and responsible governance in an increasingly complex global landscape.

• Course Modality: Online
• Course Workload: 4 days; part-time
• Course Fee: - 800USD
• Dates: 8 May 2026 - 29 May 2026

- The programme will run across four (4) weeks, with one three-hour session per week (four sessions in total). The sessions will cover: 

• Module 1 — AI Privacy and Data Governance
• Module 2 — AI in Negotiation and Risk Mitigation
• Module 3 — AI Foresight and Vibe Coding
• Module 4 — AI Ethics and Responsible Governance

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to;

• Apply responsible and ethical approaches to AI
• Address AI-related risks and privacy challenges.
• Assess ethical considerations related to AI use, including bias, accountability, and responsible deployment.
• Apply AI foresight approaches to anticipate organizational and policy implications of AI adoption.
• Prototype simple AI-supported solutions using Vibe Coding and no-code methodologies

As legal practitioner and an advocate for AI literacy, the UNITAR Certificate on Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills was an absolute game-changer for me. Besides sharpening my AI skills, it gave me fresh insights into how AI can transform real-world workflows: from strategic decision-making to enhancing communication and even in diplomatic initiatives. The hands-on practical sessions were my favorite, especially learning to harness AI models, even for my everyday legal work, responsibly of course! The course also helped me tackle head-on the risks of AI reliance, arming me with effective strategies to manage them

~Mr.  Patrick Herbert, Artificial Intelligence Legal Practitioner and Advocate in Nigeria

The program offered plenty of chances to interact with experts and collaborate with other participants through engaging group activities. The hands-on learning opportunities were particularly effective. I found the sessions on AI for negotiations, AI for communication, and the Metaverse session to be especially insightful, greatly expanding my knowledge in these areas. I highly recommend this course—it’s a fantastic way to gain valuable insights in a short amount of time. 

– Mr. Thanuki Goonesinghe, Technology-based lawyer in Sri Lanka

Amazing training if you want to think and feel like a pro using AI and technology. We had 6 sessions, each conducted by different mentors. The most interesting part is that the trainings were engaging and we were allowed to participate, ask questions, and even do breakout sessions with peers using real scenarios. This course gives you different use cases which you can easily incorporate into your work situations. If you are into diplomacy or simply run a business, this course is definitely helpful. I am personally going to implement the concepts into my healthcare ventures in Bangladesh and globally. I truly enjoyed vibe coding, understanding security, ethical AI, and learning from great minds who have lots of experience in this field. As an entrepreneur in healthcare, I take this opportunity to implement solutions for accessibility and to improve systems in my ventures.

– Dr. Ismail Zakaria, Healthcare Entrepreneur

The UNITAR Certificate on Artificial Intelligence and Professional Skills was an inspiring and practical learning experience. The programme deepened my understanding of how AI can enhance diplomacy, negotiation, decision-making, and productivity. The expert-led sessions and hands-on modules provided me with valuable AI tools that I can apply directly in my research and professional work.

– Mr. Shahzad Hikmati, PhD Researcher

The certificate programme is aimed at students, professionals, practitioners, diplomats and international civil servants seeking a deeper understanding of Artificial Intelligence. No prior knowledge of AI is required, making it accessible to everyone from all levels and sectors.

UNITAR will not provide refunds for customers who face technical issues beyond UNITAR's direct control. UNITAR recommends that all prospective participants test Zoom for free at Zoom.us prior to confirming their payment.  

Basic system requirements: 

• Stable internet connection
• Speakers and a microphone
• A webcam or HD webcam
• Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card 

Kindly note that the certificate programme will only take place if the minimum number of participants has been reached and the times and dates are still to be confirmed.