The AI and Digital Ministry has reported on the progress of implementing the President’s instructions on workforce development for the digital and AI-driven economy, QazMonitor reports, citing the press service of the Ministry.
In his Address “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” the Head of State emphasized the need for a systematic approach to training AI specialists and advancing digital education. To meet these objectives, the Ministry is implementing a five-year program focused on developing core AI and digital skills.
By the end of 2025, more than 900,000 citizens had completed training, acquiring both basic and applied competencies needed for work and study amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
Strong public interest has confirmed the relevance of the initiative. The training programs are built around practical use cases, ranging from everyday applications of AI and digital services to advanced IT training and the integration of AI into organizational processes.
“Our task is to make AI skills widespread and accessible – from school students and university learners to teachers, civil servants, and company employees. The results show that people are actively learning and ready to apply AI in practice. We will continue expanding the program while keeping a focus on the safe and beneficial use of technology,” the Ministry said.
The program covers several levels, including mass AI literacy, IT workforce training, capacity building within the public sector, support for educators, engagement of teenagers, and corporate AI adoption.
Key areas
1. IT workforce training and professional skills
Tech Orda is a program designed to train in-demand IT specialists, offering partial or full coverage of tuition costs of up to KZT 500,000 per student.
More than 9,000 students have been trained since its launch. In 2025 alone, over 34,000 applications were submitted, with more than 2,600 participants admitted to training.
Tomorrow School is Kazakhstan’s first AI school based on a peer-to-peer model, focused on teamwork and collaborative learning rather than traditional lectures.
Nine selection rounds have been held, attracting 17,879 applications. More than 350 students from Kazakhstan, the United States, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan are currently enrolled. The 18-month program includes over 50 projects and training in up to 20 programming languages.
TUMO Astana, located at the alem.ai International Center for Artificial Intelligence, offers free education for teenagers aged 12–18 in programming, design, and creative technologies, including generative AI.
A total of 2,361 applications were submitted, with 1,134 agreements signed. Training is set to begin in February 2026. The TUMO model is internationally recognized, with a global network of 18 centers in 16 cities and more than 100,000 active students and graduates.
2. Universities and students: AI skills and startup mindset
AI Sana, a program of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, focuses on applied AI skills and startup development. More than 650,000 students received certificates upon completion.
3. Public administration: efficiency through AI
AI Qyzmet trains civil servants in key AI use cases for daily work, including data analysis, planning, presentation preparation, task automation, decision support, and public speaking. More than 50,000 civil servants have completed the program.
4. Schools and teachers
Around 300,000 educators have been trained in using AI tools in the educational process as part of a dedicated support track for the education system.
5. Business: practical AI implementation
AI Corporate provides training for companies and employees, covering AI fundamentals and hands-on implementation in business processes such as automation, analytics, and management efficiency.
The first free cohort will start in February 2026, with applications open until January 15, 2026.
6. Open online programs and mass access
QazCoders, implemented in partnership with the UAE on the Udacity platform and open to all age groups, received 5,647 applications in 2025, with 1,619 participants completing training.
The course “AI Basics: ChatGPT” (AI Sana in cooperation with Lerna) includes four modules and 51 video lessons and is available for free on the Skillbox platform. The course has been translated into Kazakh using neural networks.
A total of 322,645 applications were submitted, with 186,043 learners completing the course.
The “Foundations of Data Analysis and Python” course by Yandex Practicum is a free online program with practical cases in Kazakh and Russian. In 2025, 3,083 applications were submitted, and about 150 participants completed the course.
Across Kazakhstan, 19 regional IT hubs are operating, offering free digital skills training and hands-on preparation. Online formats further expand access to education regardless of location.
The scale of participation and strong public response underscore the relevance of the initiative. Kazakhstan is consistently building mass AI literacy and a talent pool for the digital economy. The Ministry will continue expanding the program, strengthening its practical focus and alignment with real needs in education, public administration, and business.