OpenAI has launched three new courses on its Academy platform to help organizations build AI fluency across their workforce. The courses, AI Foundations, Applied AI Foundations, and Agents and Workflows, are designed to guide teams from understanding AI to applying it in structured workflows. The initiative aims to shorten the gap between AI deployment and value creation by equipping employees with the skills to use AI effectively in their daily tasks.
According to OpenAI, the courses are built around the idea that people learn best by practicing on work that matters to them. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with partners including BCG, Accenture, and BBVA to ensure practical application of AI in real-world scenarios. OpenAI Academy is shaped by teams across AI research, product, safety, and deployment, allowing the curriculum to evolve alongside the company's models and products.
Learners who complete a course receive a certificate of completion, which can be shared with teams and networks to recognize participation and celebrate early adopters. Organizations can use the courses for employee onboarding, enterprise learning programs, or broader AI adoption initiatives. These courses provide a common foundation for teams starting with AI and help more experienced organizations turn individual use into workflows that can be shared and improved across teams.
"Scaling AI adoption is not just about giving people access to technology. It requires the learning systems, confidence, and new ways of working that help people apply AI every day," said Dr. Lan Guan, Chief AI and Data Officer at Accenture.
Source: openai
