Kazakhstan is developing a national system for building artificial intelligence competencies across multiple levels of education and training — from basic AI literacy and adult reskilling to the training of IT specialists, AI engineers, researchers, and leaders and professionals in the public and corporate sectors. The system brings together educational programmes for citizens, students, professionals, businesses, and public sector employees. These programmes are implemented with the participation of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana Hub, educational institutions, local executive authorities, and technology partners.

Kazakhstan’s approach is based on the progressive development of AI competencies: providing access to foundational knowledge and tools, building practical digital skills, offering specialised technical training, and developing the expertise needed to create and deploy AI solutions. Particular attention is given to making education accessible to people living in the regions, enabling participants to combine training with work or studies, and strengthening AI competencies in public administration and higher education.

One of the key tools for large-scale education is the online platform Astana Hub Education, developed within the Astana Hub ecosystem with the involvement of the Alem.ai Foundation. The platform is available to students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and other citizens interested in developing their digital skills.

The platform offers courses covering AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, the use of AI tools, No-Code/Low-Code development, and digital entrepreneurship. Courses are delivered in Kazakh and Russian. The online format makes educational resources accessible from every region of the country. In 2026, more than 70,000 people completed training on the platform.

Additional opportunities for self-paced learning are available through Astana Hub’s partner educational courses. These include free programmes covering AI fundamentals, the use of ChatGPT, data analysis, and Python programming. The courses are also designed for people with no prior technical background, helping them acquire practical skills and use digital tools for education, work, and everyday tasks. Depending on the programme, training is available in Kazakh, Russian, and English.

Practical training for the digital economy is provided through the Tech Orda programme. Kazakhstani citizens aged 18 to 45 are eligible for training vouchers at accredited IT schools. The programme covers in-demand digital fields, including machine learning, AI engineering, applied artificial intelligence, and AI agent application development. The course catalogue is regularly updated to reflect labour market needs and technological advances.

Since 2022, approximately 11,500 people have successfully completed training through Tech Orda. According to programme analysis, the employment rate among economically active graduates stands at 90%, with graduates employed across 1,287 companies. Their average salaries are 49% higher than the national average. These results cover all areas of training offered under Tech Orda.

Training vouchers, which can fully or partially cover tuition fees, help expand access to IT education. At the same time, the programme supports the development of a network of private IT schools and training centres while establishing quality standards for specialist training.

AI developers and specialists are also trained through Tomorrow School, a tuition-free school based on a peer-to-peer learning model. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana Hub, and the Alem.ai Foundation, with the participation of local executive authorities. Its main campus is located at the alem.ai International Artificial Intelligence Centre.

The selection process includes assessments of logical reasoning and algorithmic thinking, followed by a 26-day intensive training programme. The main curriculum lasts 18 months and comprises more than 50 practical projects across AI Imperative Programming, AI Full-Stack, and AI Core Tech. Students study machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, large language models, and the integration of AI models into products. Round-the-clock campus access allows participants to combine their studies with employment or other educational commitments.

Since Tomorrow School opened in Astana in October 2024, it has conducted 15 selection rounds and admitted 493 students to its main programme. The average student age is 27, and women account for 32% of enrolment. Nearly half of all students (49%) combine their studies with full-time or part-time employment. During their training, 79 students have already secured IT positions.

On April 24, 2026, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the regional expansion of Tomorrow School. Campuses now operate in 12 regions, hosted by local universities, colleges, and IT hubs. The regional campuses have received 6,367 applications, with 1,954 candidates participating in the selection process. The expansion of the network is increasing access to free technology education across the country.

Another important component of the national system is the integration of artificial intelligence into the education and training of university students and young researchers. The AI-Sana programme was introduced for this purpose. It targets undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers, combining AI education and entrepreneurship with the application of technology in specialised fields, including agriculture, water resources, energy, and education.

During the first stage of AI-Sana, 706,023 students received certificates upon completing AI courses. In the second stage, 104,459 students from 106 universities underwent training, of whom 67,264 received certificates.

The programme combines AI skills development with the practical application of technology. Under AI-Sana, 442 AI solutions are being tested and implemented to address practical challenges faced by national companies and priority sectors of the economy.

In this way, AI competencies are being integrated not only into specialised technical training but also into the education of professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

A separate group of initiatives focuses on strengthening AI capabilities in public administration. Approximately 55,000 civil servants have completed training under the AI Qyzmet programme. It introduces participants to AI fundamentals and demonstrates how AI tools can be applied in the day-to-day operations of government agencies.

The AI Governance 500 programme is designed to prepare senior officials to implement and scale AI technologies. Its first cohort included 99 leaders, among them vice ministers, deputy regional governors, and representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Government Office, central and local executive bodies, and quasi-public sector organisations. The programme aims to train 500 civil servants by the end of 2026.

The development of leadership competencies is also supported by the AI Leaders programme. More than 800 executives and professionals from over 150 organisations across nine countries have participated in the training. Participants include representatives of government agencies, national holding companies, financial institutions, technology companies, industrial enterprises, and educational institutions.

For employees and businesses, the AI Corporate programme focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence in workplace tasks. The course is scheduled to launch in autumn 2026, with a target of attracting 250,000 users to the programme’s educational platform. This approach helps extend AI competencies beyond the technology sector to employees of companies across different industries.

Kazakhstan’s national AI competency development system covers the full spectrum of human capital development — from basic AI literacy and professional reskilling to the training of AI engineers, the development of AI expertise among students and researchers, and the education of senior government officials.

The scale of these programmes is matched by their practical focus: Tech Orda graduates are employed across 1,287 companies, 79 Tomorrow School students have already secured IT positions, and 442 applied AI solutions are being tested and implemented under AI-Sana.

At the same time, Kazakhstan continues to expand geographical access to AI education. Online training is available in Kazakh and Russian, Tomorrow School has expanded into 12 regions, and educational programmes reach students, professionals, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and senior executives.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1307813?lang=ru