Malta Introduces Free AI Courses and Subscriptions

Malta is taking a bold step towards a digital future. In the latest Budget 2025, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana announced a new initiative that aims to put AI in the hands of everyone. The government plans to provide free AI courses, national certifications, and practical sessions for students, parents, workers, and seniors. Businesses looking to complement this public investment with tailored implementation can explore AI solutions in Malta.

Free AI Subscriptions for Course Completers

One of the most exciting parts of the initiative is that anyone who completes an AI course will receive a free subscription to an AI service. This includes popular platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI tools of your choice.

While free versions of ChatGPT and Gemini are already available, paid subscriptions offer advanced features, higher usage limits, and faster performance. For example:

• ChatGPT Plus: $20 (€17.18) per month — includes expanded messaging, image creation, and deeper research
• ChatGPT Pro: $200 (€171.85) per month — for heavy users needing maximum AI capabilities
• Gemini Pro Plan: $19.99 (€17.18) per month
• Gemini Ultra Plan: $249.99 (€214.80) per month

With this new measure, the government ensures that all course completers can access premium AI tools without the cost barrier.

Boosting AI Skills Across Malta

The programme is being described as “AI for everyone”, highlighting Malta’s commitment to creating a tech-savvy population. By offering courses, certifications, and subscriptions, the government aims to help Malta’s workforce adapt to the AI era — a concern also driving the national research study into how AI will impact jobs in Malta. For professionals looking to go beyond free courses, platforms like Google Skills offer structured certifications that can open career pathways in AI.

The initiative covers:

• Students wanting to enhance their academic and career prospects
• Parents looking to understand the technology shaping their children’s future
• Workers seeking to upskill and remain competitive
• Seniors exploring how AI can improve daily life

€100 Million Investment in AI and Digital Technologies

Beyond training, Malta is also investing €100 million to help companies adopt AI and other digital technologies, including blockchain and robotics. These funds, distributed through Malta Enterprise schemes, European funds, and other government agencies, aim to boost productivity and make Malta’s workforce more resilient in an AI-driven world. Services such as AI automation, data analytics, and machine learning are among the most commonly adopted by local enterprises. This investment complements the governance structures being built under Malta’s first Chief AI Officer, ensuring that spending is matched by strategic oversight.

Why This Matters

Malta is positioning itself as a hub for AI innovation in Europe, with ambitions laid out in the AI 2030 national strategy that extend well beyond training programmes. By providing free AI courses and subscriptions, the government is not only empowering individuals but also encouraging businesses to integrate AI into their operations.

Whether you’re a student wanting to enhance your skills or a company looking to innovate, Malta’s AI initiatives make cutting-edge technology accessible to all.

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