Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and consulting, has announced the launch of a new AI training program designed to develop today's workforce for the digital age. Designed to equip IT teams with the skills needed to adopt AI, the program blends technical training and strategic vision to prepare organizations, IT leaders and practitioners to address the challenges and opportunities of AI technology.
toronto, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, the demand for skilled AI professionals has never been higher. To meet this growing need, which will become even more important throughout 2024 and beyond, Info-Tech Research Group, the global leader in IT research and consulting, has launched its new comprehensive AI workforce development program. The 12-week program is strategically designed for the future-proof IT workforce by equipping them with the essential business and technical skills to adopt AI. Through this program, IT professionals and leaders will gain the competencies needed to navigate the complexities of AI technology, ensuring their organizations are able to leverage AI to its fullest potential and remain competitive in a dramatically evolving digital landscape.
“The future of organizations depends heavily on AI, which will require the IT workforce to be well-versed and skilled in AI competencies.” He says Isabel HirtantoResearch Practice Leader in the Information Technology Research Group. “IT Research Groups” The AI Workforce Development Program is designed to provide participants with the practical experience and critical thinking skills needed to excel in this evolving field. It will enable organizations to harness AI responsibly and effectively, ensuring not only their preparedness but also their lead in the technological race.
The company's program is designed to bridge the prevailing gap in AI skills, and combines in-depth technical training with practical experience. Participants will benefit from live training sessions and role-based training, all designed to enhance their understanding and application of AI. Key components of the program include a standardized curriculum with flexible projects, virtual AI labs, deployment-ready deliverables, and a comprehensive skills development guarantee.
“For organizations to thrive in today's economy, adopting AI is not just an option but a necessity. Our program is here to ensure that the workforce is prepared to meet this challenge head-on.” Hirtanto adds.
Info-Tech's AI Workforce Development Program uniquely combines technical skills training, live sessions and personal coaching in a seamless learning journey, organized in the following three phases:
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Create a personal development plan: The journey begins by choosing a learning path: AI Practitioner, IT Leader, or AI Team. This is then followed by a diagnostic assessment to establish a baseline of knowledge and skills. This step allows for the creation of a personalized competency profile for each participant, resulting in 1:1 personalized training aligned to specific business objectives.
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Learn and apply basic AI skills: The program offers a standardized curriculum with flexible projects tailored to the organizational context. Participants gain hands-on experience in virtual AI labs, learn how to configure, train, and customize AI solutions for common use cases, as well as ready-to-deploy tools and templates to support AI strategy execution.
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Skills development assessment: Through structured assessment, development scorecard, and training, participants will complete the program and achieve the required AI competencies critical to their organization's success.
To register for the next May 2024 Group, please visit the AI Workforce Development page.
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About the Information Technology Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading IT research and consulting companies, proudly serving more than 30,000 professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make timely, strategic and informed decisions. For more than 25 years, Info-Tech has collaborated closely with IT teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
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