About the Program
A free, and fully remote training program that teaches generative AI using Google’s tools. Delivered in partnership between Tech Valley MENA (a Google for Education Partner) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, under the Saifak Thaki (صيفك ذكي) initiative — with two tracks designed for school students across different age groups.
- 100% remote via Google Meet
- Completely free
- E-certificate of completion
- Limited seats
Be Internet Awesome
Students learn the fundamentals of online safety and digital citizenship: how to spot scams and misinformation, protect their personal information, search safely, and treat others kindly online. They’re introduced to basic AI concepts in an age-appropriate, safe way building the foundation before they start using AI tools directly in later years.
- Students 8-14 years
- 2 days 2 hours per day
- 8-12 August, 2026
Gemini Academy
Students learn how generative AI actually works and how to use Gemini responsibly and effectively. This includes writing clear, effective prompts, using Gemini inside Docs and Slides to support schoolwork and creative projects, and understanding the ethical boundaries of AI use. The track ends with them building a real applied project a research summary or presentation using what they’ve learned.
- Students 14-18 years
- 2 days 2 hours per day
- 14-18 August, 2026
NotebookLM
Students learn to use source-grounded AI for academic research: uploading their own sources, generating reliable summaries and study guides, and using Audio Overviews to review material faster. Unlike general AI tools, everything stays grounded in the sources they provide so they learn how to speed up research without sacrificing accuracy. They finish by building a real research notebook on an actual academic topic.
- Age group: University students (18+)
- Duration: 2 days (2 hours per day).
- Dates: Wednesday, Aug 12 – Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
Teacher Enablement
Teachers learn how to use Gemini for lesson planning and to save time on prep work, how to use Gemini’s tools inside Google Classroom to differentiate content for different student levels, and how to use NotebookLM to build reliable, curriculum-grounded teaching materials. They leave with a complete, ready-to-use lesson plan built using both tools skills they can apply immediately in their classrooms.
- Target audience: Target audience: Public-sector teachers
- Duration: 2 days (2 hours per day).
- Dates: Wednesday, Aug 12 – Thursday, Aug 13, 2026
Available Daily Time Slots
All tracks are delivered remotely via Google Meet. Participants choose one of the following slots at registration:
- Afternoon: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Evening: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Registration Steps
- Register: fill out the form and select your category (student or parent). Registration window: July 26 – August 5, 2026.
- Confirmation: get an instant on-screen confirmation.
- Session details: receive your group’s joining link and schedule by email before the track starts.
- Certificate: receive your completion certificate by email within days of the final session.
FAQ's
Is the program free?
- Yes, the program is completely free of charge.
Do I need prior AI experience to register?
- No, all tracks are designed for beginners and require no prior experience.
Is there an in-person graduation ceremony?
- No, the program is fully remote, and the completion certificate is sent directly by email.
Can more than one child from the same family register?
- Yes, please submit a separate form for each participant.
Ready To Register?
In partnership between Tech Valley MENA (a Google for Education Partner) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, under the Saifak Thaki initiative