Dubai offers free AI and creative skills courses to boost your career prospectsLast updated: July 01, 2026 | 12:382 MIN READShutterstockDubai: If you want to strengthen your CV, develop new workplace skills or prepare for an AI-driven job market, Dubai offers several free training programmes for residents and professionals. From thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses to AI prompt engineering certification, here are two Dubai government initiatives worth exploring.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.1. Get free access to more than 24,000 LinkedIn Learning coursesLaunched by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) in partnership with LinkedIn, the e-Learning Initiative provides eligible creative professionals with free access to over 24,000 expert-led online courses.Now in its seventh edition, the programme aims to help Dubai's creative workforce stay competitive as industries increasingly adopt AI and digital technologies. This year's programme offers 2,000 licences for entrepreneurs and creatives.What can you learn?Courses cover a wide range of subjects, including:EntrepreneurshipCareer developmentGenerative AIDesignPhotographyAnimation and digital mediaWritingProductionPerforming artsBusiness and administrative skillsThe curriculum places a strong emphasis on using generative AI to develop ideas, improve productivity and turn creative concepts into scalable projects.Who can apply?Applications are open to Dubai-based professionals working in:Animation and digital mediaArtCinematographyCreative industriesDesignPerforming artsPhotographyProductionWritingTo apply, complete the online registration form on Dubai Culture's website. After submitting your details and selecting your professional category, you will receive confirmation that your application is under review before approval.2. Learn AI prompt engineering for freeIf you want to build AI skills, Dubai's One Million Prompters initiative offers free online training in prompt engineering. Launched in 2025, the programme aims to equip one million people with practical AI prompting skills over three years through interactive, hands-on lessons.What you will learnThe course teaches participants how to:Create effective AI promptsImprove productivity using AI toolsExplore creative uses of artificial intelligenceApply AI across industries, including marketing, design and data analysisThe programme consists of four one-hour online modules, making it suitable for beginners as well as professionals looking to expand their AI knowledge.Why join?Participants can benefit from:An AI prompt literacy certificatePractical skills that are increasingly in demand across industriesImproved productivity through AI-powered workflowsKnowledge that can be applied across multiple career pathsWhether you work in a creative field or simply want to stay competitive in an evolving job market, these free Dubai government programmes offer an accessible way to develop valuable, future-focused skills.Also In This PackageRelated Topics:Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next