AI for Everyone course launched with free access and certification

Malta’s government has launched the AI for Everyone course, a free national online program designed to provide AI literacy to all citizens and residents aged 14 and over. Accessible through ai4all.gov.mt using an e-ID, the self-paced course—developed by the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and the University of Malta—is available in both Maltese and English, requiring no prior technical knowledge. It covers foundational AI concepts and practical applications, with optional specialized tracks aligned to career paths, culminating in an official certificate upon completion. The initiative includes a partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft, offering users who finish the approximately two-hour course a free one-year subscription to either ChatGPT Plus or Microsoft 365 Personal Copilot. This aligns with Malta’s €100 million digitalization investment announced in the latest Budget, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, virtual reality, blockchain, and robotics. Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg emphasized the course’s goal to ensure no one is left behind in Malta’s AI-driven future. ‘AI is changing everything we do,’ Borg stated, highlighting the government’s commitment to equipping citizens with the skills to leverage AI tools. Minister for Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri added that pairing education with free access to advanced digital tools transforms AI into a practical everyday resource for families, students, and workers. George Osborne, Head of OpenAI for Countries, praised Malta’s leadership in democratizing AI access, calling it a model for other nations. Microsoft’s Tilenachos Moraitis echoed this, framing human capability as the most critical infrastructure in the AI economy. The course’s launch underscores Malta’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in AI education and adoption.