Microsoft to tackle AI skills shortage with two new training programs ZDNet

Microsoft has revealed two new training programs to tackle the shortage of AI-related skills in business and academia. What is AI? Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence The first of the two programs, Microsoft AI Academy, will run face-to-face and online training sessions for business and public-sector leaders, IT professionals, developers, and startups. "The academy will be helping to develop practical AI skills, learning, and certification for customers and partners," said Cindy Rose, Microsoft UK CEO, speaking at the Future Decoded event in London today. Rose added that Microsoft will use the academy to train up its own staff, including herself. Microsoft's ambition for the academy, she said, is "to empower you and your organization to do more with AI".