The course covers the role, functions and basic techniques of spectrum monitoring, and purpose and capabilities of different types of spectrum monitoring equipment.

While many individuals with disabilities are technologically savvy, persons with disabilities in general are faced with a digital gap. This is further compounded by digital gaps along lines of gender and socio-economic status, amongst others. These digital gaps need to be addressed, if we want to ensure that persons with disabilities do not miss out on the opportunities provided by the digital economy.

This course is the first in a series of courses that focus on the design and implementation of smart cities. Many countries have begun to develop smart villages/towns/cities with varying degrees of success. This course provides an overview of aspects of smart cities to be considered when aiming to achieve this development. It focuses on the perspectives of the human element and the built environment, which includes buildings, street furniture, foliage, etc.

As part of the project on capacity development to accelerate school connectivity under the umbrella of the ITU Academy and through the Giga Learning Hub, ITU will host a face to face training to introduce the methodology to measure gaps in ICT infrastructure and for connectivity business planning.  It aims to improve the theoretical and practical skills of participants in collecting ICT infrastructure data, identifying underserved areas, applying GIS tools, and using connectivity models to test and compare selected connectivity scenarios.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ICT standards and interoperability within ICT systems. Participants will gain an understanding of the organizations responsible for establishing these standards, as well as the national authorities that enforce them. The course will guide participants in self-monitoring practices to ensure compliance with both industry and regulatory standards. Additionally, it will cover the penalties associated with non-compliance and clarify the distinct roles of various stakeholders in the field.

This course provides an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on its application in the public service. Participants will be guided through the entire process of devising AI-based services in the public sector. Lessons will cover not just the functional aspects of this application but also the governance and ethical aspects of the process to offer a holistic point of view. 

With the generous support of the Global Gateway initiative of the European Union, this course is offered for free for selected participants.  

The course aims at providing an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical issues surrounding the economic analysis of innovation, with specific focus on innovations. In particular, the course will discuss how innovation emerges in modern economies and how it interacts with the dynamics and evolution of sectors related to the digital transformation.

This course will provide participants with an introductory exposure to the world of policymaking and electronics producer responsibility in the area of e-waste management, bringing together key learning materials based around the underpinning legal, financial and administrative components of well-functioning e-waste management systems.

This course helps policymakers understand the size and drivers of the mobile gender gap in low- and middle-income countries and provides insights and recommendations on how to improve digital inclusion for women.  

The course explains the foundational concepts and components for e-governance interaction in information society. It starts with an introduction to what information society is and how it has established the environment for e-governance development and digital transformation in the public sector. Then, the main building blocks of e-governance, their aims, initiatives, and enablers are introduced, and how they are related to external subjects and domains.