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Preparing Young Minds for a Fast-Changing World

Through hands-on, globally certified programs, we're empowering students to learn creatively and apply knowledge confidently—equipping them with the AI skills and entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in tomorrow's economy.

Explore Our Programs

About Us

Global Skills Foundation exists to close the gap between education and opportunity - ensuring every young person can learn, create, and thrive in a changing world. We believe talent is universal, but access is not. That's why we design learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and prepare the next generation to shape the future – not just adapt to it.

Our Team

Kamran Malik

Kamran Malik

Founder

Global Skills Foundation

Prof Al Bhimani

Prof Al Bhimani

Course Director

London School of Economics

Richard Seaman

Richard Seaman

Head of Tech

Global Skills Foundation

Simin Ahmed

Simin Ahmed

Course Leader

Global Skills Foundation

Elle Bohler

Elle Bohler

APAC Coordinator

Global Skills Foundation

Our Mission

Preparing Young Minds for a Fast-Changing World

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Access to Experimentation

We partner with leading educators and tech innovators to give every learner hands-on access to real tools.

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Academic Excellence

Our programmes combine academic excellence with real-world application – endorsed by LSE Professor Al Bhimani to bridge theory and practice.

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CSR

Committed to social impact, we reinvest profits to expand access, fund free programmes, and support under-resourced schools worldwide.

Our Vision

Empowering the next generation to think boldly, create fearlessly, and shape the future with confidence.

The world is changing faster than our classrooms. Students are entering a future shaped by AI - but education hasn't caught up to what they need or want to learn.

1 billion

jobs will be disrupted by AI and automation by 2030

The Future of Jobs Report, WEF, Jan 2025

41%

of students said they would like greater emphasis on digital skills or computing

Curriculum and Assessment Review, Department for Education, Nov 2025

Young people are eager to understand AI, and schools are looking for ways to meet that need. That's where we come in.

Our Programs

Mission AI and AI Side Hustle

Mission: AI

This programme introduces 11-13 year olds to the world of AI through gaming - we provide engaging lessons that demystify AI and introduce students to its applications

Curriculum Overview

1. LEARN AI SKILLS
CORE MISSIONS
  • Operation Curiosity – What is AI?
  • Language Lab – Prompt Engineering
  • Trust Protocol – Ethics in AI
  • The Data Drop – AI and Data
  • Joint Ops – Human-AI Collaboration
2. PLAY WITH AI
SIDE MISSIONS
  • Art Agent – Create images from prompts
  • Code Cracker – Utilise AI to solve ciphers
  • Teach the Machine – Train AI to spot patterns
  • AI Spy Sidekick – Use AI for study support
  • Music & Voice Lab – Remix sound using AI
3. APPLY IT!
FINAL INITIATION

In their last challenge, students complete a creative AI project to present to peers or parents, and earn a certificate - celebrating their journey as newly initiated AI Agents.

AI Side Hustle

This programme equips 16+ individuals with core AI skills needed to start a business - providing focused learning to turn ideas into income.

Curriculum Overview

1. AI SKILLS
AI FOR HUSTLERS
  • Introduction to AI & Gen AI
  • Prompt Engineering and AI Productivity tools
  • AI for small business tasks
  • Making decisions using the power of AI
  • Responsible use of AI
2. BUSINESS SKILLS
SIDE HUSTLE TOOLKIT
  • Business Ideas and Product / Market Fit
  • Influence and Negotiation for Hustlers
  • Branding and Marketing using AI
  • Budgeting, pricing and getting PAID
  • Legal, compliance, and other important stuff
3. ADAPTIVE SKILLS
ENTREPRENEUR MINDSET
  • Growth mindset, grit and learning agility
  • Storytelling and persuasion
  • Self-leadership and time management
  • Navigating uncertainty, failure, and crisis
  • Collaboration, peer support and asking for help

More Programs Coming Soon

We're developing additional AI-focused programmes to meet diverse learning needs. Stay tuned for announcements.

What People Are Saying

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Our course is progressing very well. Once students completed their first mission, they began learning and completing each new challenge with great enthusiasm.

— Ansa Ashraf

Mission: AI Pilot School