An intensive professional development program empowering educators to integrate Google Workspace for Education and Artificial Intelligence into modern, student-centered classrooms.
The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC), in collaboration with Google for Education, is proud to announce the Google for Education Professional Development Program 2026.
This intensive training program is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively integrate Google Workspace for Education tools and Artificial Intelligence technologies into modern teaching and learning environments.
The program combines instructional technology, digital collaboration, assessment strategies, and AI-integrated pedagogy to support educators in creating engaging, student-centered, and future-ready classrooms.
Participants will engage in hands-on workshops, collaborative activities, and project-based learning experiences aligned with international digital education standards and Google Certified Educator competencies.
A comprehensive framework that moves educators from foundational tools to AI-powered classroom innovation.
Master the core suite that powers modern, collaborative classrooms.
Apply Artificial Intelligence and effective prompting for educational use.
Build data-informed assessment, feedback, and communication strategies.
Design engaging, inclusive, and interactive learning experiences.
Drive deeper learning through authentic, project-based methodologies.
Showcase an AI-integrated educational project before expert judges.
The program empowers educators with future-ready digital teaching competencies through eight strategic objectives.
Strengthen educators' proficiency in Google Workspace for Education tools.
Develop digital instructional design and classroom management skills.
Enhance assessment, communication, and collaboration strategies through educational technology.
Introduce Artificial Intelligence applications and prompt engineering for educational use.
Support educators in creating inclusive, interactive, and student-centered learning environments.
Prepare participants for Google Certified Educator Level 1 competencies.
Encourage innovation, creativity, and project-based learning methodologies.
Build a professional network of digitally empowered educators.
Each day builds on the last — from foundational workflows to certification readiness and AI-integrated innovation.
This program is designed for educators and professionals ready to transform their classrooms.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Selection is conducted jointly by Google for Education and SACGC across three stages.
Applicants submit their online applications along with all required supporting documents, if available.
Applicants are interviewed by a specialized, neutral committee to assess readiness and fit.
The top candidates are selected to participate in the program.
On the final day — Thursday, 3 September 2026 — participants present the AI-integrated educational projects they developed throughout the program, evaluated by a specialized judging committee.
The top three nominees present their projects before an audience of educators, specialists, and educational leaders — and are recognized and awarded with one of:
Google is one of the world's leading technology companies, recognized globally for its innovation in internet services, Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, digital communication, and educational technologies — developing tools that make information more accessible, connected, and useful worldwide.
As part of its educational initiatives, Google launched Google for Education to support schools, educators, and students through innovative digital learning solutions designed for modern classrooms and future-ready education systems.
Participants who successfully complete the full training program and final project presentation will receive a Certificate of Completion from the organizing institution.
Participants will also be guided toward Google Certified Educator pathways and future certification opportunities.
Registration opens 12 June 2026. Secure your place in Kuwait's premier Google for Education professional development program.