One Cover, Dursikshya Education Network launch AIForAll literacy initiative

KATHMANDU: One Cover and Dursikshya Education Network have jointly launched 'AIForAll — From Knowing AI to Using AI', a practical AI literacy initiative aimed at equipping students, professionals and organisations across Nepal with hands-on AI skills.

Announced in Kathmandu, the programme focuses on bridging the gap between AI awareness and real-world application by emphasising practical learning, real use cases and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. At its core is Jumpstart AI, a 15-hour industry-aligned course designed to take learners 'from knowing AI to using AI'.

Chiranjibi Adhikari, CEO of One Cover, said the initiative will support capacity building, digital transformation and future-ready skills within Nepal’s growing ICT ecosystem. “The initiative will support capacity building, digital transformation, and future-ready skills within Nepal’s growing ICT ecosystem,” he said.

Krishna Pandey, CEO of Dursikshya Education Network, said the collaboration with a dedicated cybersecurity company will provide learners with practical, hands-on experience of AI in real-time environments. He added that the partnership ensures students and professionals gain industry-relevant exposure and understand how AI is applied in organisational and security-driven use cases.

Jumpstart AI is divided into two 7.5-hour modules. Module 1, Gen AI & Prompt Fundamentals, covers core generative AI concepts and practical prompt engineering skills. Module 2, English for AI Communication, strengthens the communication skills required to interact clearly and effectively with AI tools.

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to communicate effectively with generative AI tools, explain Gen AI concepts in simple terms, write effective prompts for academic and professional tasks, and apply AI ethically and efficiently across coursework, projects and jobs.

The blended learning methodology comprises 50% instructor-led sessions, 30% hands-on practical exercises and 20% self and peer learning before classroom engagement, designed to deliver both conceptual clarity and real-world confidence.

Key features of AIForAll include an expert-designed curriculum created by HCLTech subject matter experts and industry professionals, hands-on exercises based on real-life scenarios, global implementation, HCLTech certification on successful completion and alignment with academic credit frameworks.

The programme is open to students from any discipline, learners preparing for internships or higher studies, professionals seeking AI literacy for career growth and individuals aiming to work effectively with AI technologies. AIForAll aims to develop clear thinkers, confident communicators and responsible, ethical AI users ready to work alongside AI.

Interested participants can register through the official enrolment link provided by the organisers.