In early 2025, Skills4Good AI launched the country’s first national Responsible AI Literacy Project delivered through its Responsible AI Starter Course via the Skills4Good AI Academy.
This groundbreaking initiative united leaders across government, education, business, and nonprofits to equip Filipino professionals with the skills they need to lead in the Age of AI.
Empowering Professionals to Lead Responsibly in the Age of AI
“We go beyond teaching AI tech skills. We’re creating a values-driven learning journey that empowers professionals to lead in an AI-automated world - and use AI responsibly, ethically, and for Good.”
- - - Josephine Yam, CEO & Co-Founder, Skills4Good AI
Your inside look at what we learned- and what’s next.
It All Started with Visionary Leadership
In early 2025, the Skills4Good AI leadership team met with the country’s top decision-makers to align on one powerful vision:
Upskill the Filipino workforce with the Responsible AI skills to lead confidently, ethically, and responsibly in an AI-powered world.
The momentum began then - and it hasn’t stopped since.
 Skills4Good AI with DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and team |  Skills4Good AI with TESDA Secretary Kiko Benitez |
 Skills4Good AI with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and team |  Skills4Good AI with DepEd/ECAIR Executive Director Erika Legara and Opal Portfolio President Ida Tiongson |
 Skills4Good AI with AAP Executive Director Sherwin Pelayo and AC Education CEO Fred Ayala |  Skills4Good AI with NPC Deputy Commissioner Dino Aguirre |
A New Model for Responsible AI Upskilling
This wasn’t just a course. It was a first-of-its-kind, community-powered learning experience where professionals came together across sectors to explore Responsible AI through short lessons and real-time collaboration.
They didn’t just learn about AI. They learned with and from each other, building confidence in using AI ethically, effectively, and for Good.
What the Responsible AI Starter Course Delivered
- Purpose: A values-driven, practical introduction to Responsible AI
- Structure: 7 self-paced lessons over 7 days - just 10 minutes a day
- Interactive: Real-world quizzes, prompts, polls, and peer learning
- Platform: Mobile- and desktop-friendly via Skills4Good AI Academy
- Design: Simple. Structured. Actionable.
- Philosophy: Inclusive and human-centered - meeting learners where they are and guiding them forward, one 10-minute lesson at a time
- Framework: Based on global Responsible AI ethics, localized through collaborative learning
What We Learned: 3 Powerful Insights
We didn’t just deliver a Starter Course. We conducted pre-course and post-course surveys - and the data tells a powerful story about professional readiness, confidence and demand for Responsible AI learning.
1 - Professionals Are Using GenAI - But Without Guardrails or Training
The Responsible AI literacy gap is real and urgent.
- 73% are using GenAI tools daily - but without any Responsible AI training
- 100% said this Starter Course was their first-ever Responsible AI course
- 76% didn’t know what was ethical, legal, or safe when using GenAI tools
2 - Professionals Are Eager to Learn - But Unsure Where to Start
94% felt uncertain or only somewhat confident using AI at work
Top concerns include:
- Applying human oversight in high-stakes decisions
- Identifying legal and ethical risks in content creation
- Using GenAI safely - without unintentionally causing harm
These are not just tech issues. These are governance and accountability risks.
3 - The Starter Course Sparked Urgent Demand for More
- 100% would recommend the course to a colleague
- 99% rated the course “Very Clear and Useful.”
- 99% found the Skills4Good AI Academy platform easy to navigate
- 91% actively engaged in community discussions
- 99% want more: longer access, expert-led sessions, deeper content
What Participants Are Saying
“I’ll definitely update Sec. Kiko Benitez on how insightful this was and how it supports employees as we integrate AI tools in the agency.”
- - - Juliet Omalza-Orozco, HR Director, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
"We all need to learn AI and how to manage it responsibly.”
- - - Jennifer Lopez, Director, National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)
“With great power comes great responsibility. I hope this is cascaded to all Philippine teachers.”
- - - Micah Pacheco, Education Program Supervisor at the Department of Education
“The platform was energizing - it made learning engaging! I finally see why Responsible AI matters.”
- - - Hajji Palmero, Chief Supervisor, National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP)
Closing the Responsible AI Literacy Gap
Most professionals today already use GenAI tools to write policies, draft communications, build curricula, and more.
But our data reveals a critical gap:
- They’ve never been trained in how to use GenAI responsibly
- They don’t know how to assess GenAI’s risks or ensure its ethical use
That’s the Responsible AI Literacy Gap: The space between AI automation and human accountability. Between AI fear and Responsible AI fluency.
The Proof Is Here
Our rollout in the Philippines shows what works:
- Fast, flexible, values-driven AI learning works
- Professionals are hungry for Responsible AI fluency - not just AI tools
- Skills4Good delivers global standards with real-world, localized impact
Skills4Good AI is the global platform that closes the Responsible AI Literacy Gap.
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Let’s explore how we can scale Responsible AI literacy in your organization - with speed, purpose, and lasting impact.
