Course Curriculum

Ten comprehensive modules taking you from AI fundamentals to designing and submitting your own social impact project—all developed in partnership with the United Nations.

AI for Social Impact Curriculum

Ten modules designed to take you from AI basics to designing and submitting your own impact project.

Module 0

Introduction & Onboarding

Get started with the programme, understand how it works, and learn about the AI for Social Impact Challenge.

Welcome to AI for Social Impact
How the programme works
The Challenge overview
Tools, support & contacts

Module 1

What is AI (Really)?

Demystify AI and understand how it really works—no technical background needed.

AI is not magic
How AI learns
Generative AI basics
Limits, bias & errors
AI for social impact

Module 2

SDGs as a Map of Challenges

Connect AI to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and real-world challenges.

Why a shared agenda
What are the SDGs?
Local problems, global goals
Choosing the right SDG
When AI makes sense

Module 3

Real-World Case Studies

Learn from real successes and failures in AI for social good.

Education & health use cases
Climate & agriculture
Inclusion & language
Why projects fail
Patterns of success

Module 4

Using ChatGPT (Free)

Master free AI tools like ChatGPT to bring your ideas to life.

Creating a free account
Understanding the interface
Writing good prompts
Using ChatGPT for impact
Common mistakes

Module 5

Low / No Internet AI

Learn how to use AI effectively even with limited or no internet connectivity.

Connectivity as a social issue
What offline AI means
APIs explained simply
Low-connectivity examples
Data & privacy risks

Module 6

Ethics & UN Values

Build responsible AI solutions aligned with human rights and UN values.

Why ethics matters
Understanding bias
Fairness & inclusion
Privacy & data protection
Human oversight

Module 7

From Problem to Project

Transform your idea into a concrete, structured project proposal.

Defining the problem
Identifying beneficiaries
Is AI the right tool?
Explaining your AI solution
Defining impact

Module 8

Contest Submission

Prepare and submit your proposal for the AI for Social Impact Challenge.

What the jury expects
The 4-page structure
Writing for humans
Evaluation criteria
Common mistakes to avoid

Module 9

Final Launch

Reflect on your journey and prepare for what comes next.

What you have achieved
Submitting as contribution
Beyond the Challenge

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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