Guyana has partnered with Coursera to provide free access to approximately 6,000 online courses, including AI, data management, cybersecurity, and digital communications, to up to 400,000 Guyanese citizens. The government funds this at approximately US$1.4 million annually. The initiative is part of the One Guyana Digital Initiative, which is also training over 2,000 people for technology careers. A separate 150,000 Coders Initiative targets workforce readiness for the technology sector. A Caribbean-Cerebras partnership announced in November 2025 will build a 100MW AI data centre in Guyana and includes training and internship provisions for local workers.
Who it affects: The Coursera partnership is available to up to 400,000 citizens, representing a substantial share of Guyana’s population of approximately 800,000. Workers, students, and jobseekers can access AI-related courses at no individual cost. The One Guyana Digital Initiative and Coders Initiative target those seeking to transition into technical roles.
What is notably missing: Course participation is voluntary; there is no obligation for workers or citizens to complete AI training. Access to courses does not constitute a curriculum mandate or a workplace training requirement. No enforcement mechanism or recognised credential framework is attached to the Coursera partnership. No AI-specific governance authority or AI literacy law has been established in Guyana.