The Chilean National Training and Employment Service (Sence), in a strategic partnership with Microsoft, has launched a series of six free, 100% online courses focused on artificial intelligence. Available to citizens with a valid national RUN and ClaveÚnica, these programs aim to bolster employability through short-form, practical training modules.
Expanding Digital Competencies Through Sence and Microsoft
The initiative, which builds upon a collaboration between Sence and Microsoft active since 2023, is designed to address the growing demand for digital skills in the labor market. The program provides participants with an accessible route to acquire knowledge in AI, with each of the six specialized tracks requiring approximately two hours of study. Upon completion, students receive an official diploma, a credential intended to enhance their professional profiles in an increasingly automated economy.
According to reporting by El Mostrador, the courses are structured to serve diverse professional needs, ranging from daily task management to technical IT applications. The current curriculum includes:
- AI for Life and Work: Essential concepts for daily use.
- AI for Marketing and Sales: Strategies for commercial and digital optimization.
- AI for Human Resources: Automation and human capital management.
- AI for Project Leaders: Responsible organizational efficiency.
- AI for IT Executives: Advanced technical informatics tools.
- ExperiencIA: A practice-oriented course involving a specific selection process.
For most of these offerings, the registration window remains open until June 30, 2026. The Diario El Huemul notes that while the majority of these courses offer unlimited spots, the “ExperiencIA” module maintains a more restricted capacity and allows for extended registration through December 31, 2026.
How to Access the Training Modules
Participation in the program is open to anyone over the age of 18 who possesses a valid Chilean RUN and a ClaveÚnica. The registration process is centralized through the official Sence portal. Once a user logs into the “Cursos en Línea” section of the website, they can select their desired courses and begin the training immediately.
For the “ExperiencIA” track, the process involves a slight delay: after enrolling, participants must wait up to three business days to receive confirmation of access. The system allows users to enroll in multiple courses simultaneously, providing a flexible learning path for those seeking to broaden their expertise across several disciplines at once.
Industry-Wide AI Adoption Efforts
Beyond the government-led Sence initiative, the private sector is also moving to bridge the skills gap. IT Academy by KIBERNUM recently announced its own “AI Week,” a series of webinars held between May 26 and May 29, 2026. This project, conducted in partnership with AI Certs, underscores a broader industry push to ensure that the workforce can integrate AI into daily professional workflows rather than treating it as a distant or theoretical concept.
“It is not just about learning tools, but about understanding how AI can enhance talent. Our focus is on helping people move from theory to action, and that they can apply what they have learned from the first moment.” Ángel Hernández, General Manager of IT Academy by KIBERNUM, via Portal Educa
This emphasis on practical application reflects a consensus among both public and private entities: the current market environment requires more than passive knowledge of technology. Whether through government platforms like Sence or private-sector webinars, the objective for the remainder of 2026 is to equip the domestic labor force with the specific, actionable competencies needed to maintain competitiveness in an era defined by rapid technological evolution.
Strategic Alignment and Regulatory Oversight
The acceleration of these training initiatives aligns with broader national efforts to modernize the Chilean workforce. By leveraging the infrastructure provided by Microsoft, Sence has effectively offloaded the technical development of course materials to a multinational vendor while maintaining administrative oversight through its own digital portal. This model allows the government to scale educational offerings without the necessity of developing proprietary learning management systems for specialized technical content.
The collaboration is part of a multi-year strategy to integrate international best practices in digital literacy. Since the inception of the partnership in 2023, Sence has sought to align its training catalog with the certification standards recognized by global technology companies. This transition from general administrative training to specialized, industry-recognized digital tracks marks a significant shift in the agency’s operational focus. The inclusion of topics such as human resources automation and project leadership reflects a targeted approach to upskilling middle management and administrative staff, who are increasingly tasked with overseeing AI-driven workflows.
Furthermore, the “ExperiencIA” module serves as a pilot for more intensive, cohort-based learning. By restricting access and requiring a selection process, Sence is testing the efficacy of guided, peer-supported learning environments compared to the open-access, self-paced modules that characterize the majority of the current catalog. Data gathered from these enrollments through the end of 2026 is expected to inform the design of future professional development programs.
The involvement of private entities like IT Academy by KIBERNUM provides a complementary layer to these government efforts. By focusing on shorter, time-bound events like their “AI Week,” these organizations capture a segment of the labor force that may require rapid, high-intensity exposure to emerging tools rather than the structured, multi-hour certification tracks offered through the Sence platform. The synchronization of these efforts—with government-led long-term certification and private-sector short-term webinars—creates a comprehensive framework for workforce adaptation that spans the entirety of the 2026 fiscal year.