Making AI training available to UK and Ireland educators
Google is expanding its free AI Educator Series to the UK and Ireland, offering training to 650,000 educators to integrate AI into teaching and administration.
Google announced the expansion of its free AI Educator Series to the UK and Ireland, providing comprehensive digital literacy training to all 650,000 educators in the region. The initiative aims to help teachers confidently use AI to design lesson plans, streamline administrative tasks, and adapt instruction for diverse learning needs. The program, initially launched in the U.S. and later expanded to India and Korea, delivers content through teacher-led virtual and in-person events, ensuring practical, educator-focused learning.
The curriculum is designed by educators for educators, enabling teachers to personalize instruction, guide students safely, and reclaim teaching time. Upon completing modules, participants earn micro-credentials and badges to demonstrate their AI literacy. The program aligns with the UK government’s goal of training 10 million workers in digital skills by 2030, addressing the identified potential for AI to enhance education roles.
A report by Public First found that 74% of education roles in the UK could benefit from AI integration, while only 15% of the workforce currently uses AI to save time. Google’s initiative seeks to bridge this gap by equipping educators with the skills to adopt AI tools effectively. The program also supports school governors and trustees through a newly developed AI Policy Toolkit, created in partnership with the National Governance Association.
Interested educators can learn more and register for upcoming events through the Google for Education Gemini Roadshow. The initiative underscores Google’s commitment to ensuring educators and school leaders are prepared for modern classroom demands through structured AI training.