United Nations University Hosts Launch Event for New LinkedIn Learning Professional Certification Course
UNU, Microsoft, and LinkedIn will co-host a special launch event on April 17 at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo for their new professional certification course, 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'.
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United Nations University, Microsoft, and LinkedIn will co-host a special event on Friday, April 17, at the United Nations University Headquarters to commemorate the launch of the professional certification 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'. Developed by the UNU in partnership with Microsoft, this certification consists of three courses available on LinkedIn Learning.
This event will highlight the appeal of the new courses through announcements, a talk session featuring Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of the UNU), Mr. Justin Spelhaug (President of Microsoft Elevate), and Ms. Wakana Tanaka (Country Manager of LinkedIn Japan), followed by a reception.
The event will be held in English, and simultaneous interpretation into Japanese will be available.
Program
Opening Remarks
- Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of the UNU / UN Under-Secretary-General)
- Mr. Justin Spelhaug (President of Microsoft Elevate)
- Ms. Wakana Tanaka (Country Manager of LinkedIn Japan)
Talk Session
Moderator
Yukiko Nakahari (UNU Office of Communications)
Speakers
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala
Mr. Justin Spelhaug
Ms. Wakana Tanaka
Q&A
Event Overview
Special Event Commemorating the Launch of the New LinkedIn Learning Course 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'
- Date/Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 15:00-16:30
- Format: In-person only
- Venue: U Thant International Conference Hall, 3F UNU Headquarters
- Address: 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Language: English and Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation available)
- Admission: Free
About the New LinkedIn Learning Course 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'
Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being rapidly utilized across nearly all sectors. However, we also face new challenges related to AI, such as governance, inequality, environmental issues, and the interaction between humans and technology. To address these challenges, the changing landscape driven by AI...
This event will highlight the appeal of the new courses through announcements, a talk session featuring Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of the UNU), Mr. Justin Spelhaug (President of Microsoft Elevate), and Ms. Wakana Tanaka (Country Manager of LinkedIn Japan), followed by a reception.
The event will be held in English, and simultaneous interpretation into Japanese will be available.
Program
Opening Remarks
- Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of the UNU / UN Under-Secretary-General)
- Mr. Justin Spelhaug (President of Microsoft Elevate)
- Ms. Wakana Tanaka (Country Manager of LinkedIn Japan)
Talk Session
Moderator
Yukiko Nakahari (UNU Office of Communications)
Speakers
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala
Mr. Justin Spelhaug
Ms. Wakana Tanaka
Q&A
Event Overview
Special Event Commemorating the Launch of the New LinkedIn Learning Course 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'
- Date/Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 15:00-16:30
- Format: In-person only
- Venue: U Thant International Conference Hall, 3F UNU Headquarters
- Address: 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Language: English and Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation available)
- Admission: Free
About the New LinkedIn Learning Course 'Responsible AI in a Global Context'
Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being rapidly utilized across nearly all sectors. However, we also face new challenges related to AI, such as governance, inequality, environmental issues, and the interaction between humans and technology. To address these challenges, the changing landscape driven by AI...