OpenAI released new learning paths for developers, leaders, educators, and students on September 21, 2026, to help build practical AI skills. It is the company's first major update to its OpenAI Academy since its initial launch.
OpenAI reported the new learning paths cover four distinct roles, including developers, leaders, educators, and students, with courses designed to help organizations move from experimentation to useful, reliable AI systems. That compares with the earlier focus on foundational skills and workflows.
The new learning paths are built around a simple idea: you should use AI to learn AI. Availability begins with the launch of the OpenAI Academy, initially for developers, leaders, educators, and students.
"Using AI safely and effectively takes practice," said OpenAI. "People need to learn how to apply it to the work in front of them, whether they’re improving a daily workflow, building a product, leading a team, or teaching a class."
The announcement follows OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to expand its educational offerings. OpenAI said the new courses are shaped by teams across the company and will continue to be updated as its models, products, and guidance change.
OpenAI did not say how the new learning paths will be integrated into existing workflows, and it raised the open question of how to measure the effectiveness of AI training programs. The courses are available on the OpenAI Academy website.
Source: openai
