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SAP Plans to Train 12 Million People in AI Skills by 2030
SAP is betting big that it can help more people learn about artificial intelligence. The enterprise software company has set a goal of equipping 12 million more people worldwide with AI-ready digital skills over the next five years. The idea is to better prepare the global workforce for AI’s disruptive impact. This isn’t the first […]
Zoom Pledges $10 Million to Make AI Education Accessible to All
Product announcements aren’t the only news Zoom is making at its Zoomtopia event. The cloud-based video conferencing company has also revealed it’s committing $10 million over three years through a combination of grants to improve AI education and opportunity. The investments are being made through Zoom’s philanthropic arm, Zoom Cares. “AI should not be a […]
Inside ServiceNow University’s Big Idea: Reskilling Through Play, Not Pressure
ServiceNow has evolved into a mission-critical platform that’s now deeply integrated into the daily operations of most enterprises. In 2023, the company claimed that 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies were customers. Now, as adoption accelerates, there’s a growing need for skilled experts who can design, implement, and maintain ServiceNow environments. It’s essentially why the […]
ServiceNow Reboots Workforce Training With Launch of ServiceNow University, Eyes 3M Learners by 2027
ServiceNow is the latest tech company to launch a workforce training initiative with the debut of ServiceNow University. The program joins a growing list of career development efforts from firms like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Coursera, Google, AWS, and IBM, all aimed at helping workers build the skills needed in a rapidly growing technological economy. The […]
Microsoft Makes History with Record Number of AI Learners Online
Microsoft has officially set a new world record for the most people to complete an online artificial intelligence lesson within 24 hours. More than 120,000 people participated in a course on April 7, taught by Scott Brant, on how to use Copilot chat to streamline work. That was more than enough to unseat the previous […]
Microsoft’s AI Skills Fest Seeks World Record for Most Online AI Learners
Microsoft has announced that it’s organizing a 50-day AI Skills Fest starting April 8. The goal is to help people advance their technical knowledge regardless of their skill level. The global event features hackathons, live in-person and virtual events, self-paced tutorials, community events, learning challenges, and more—something for everyone’s schedule and preference. Microsoft Wants a […]
Salesforce Bets Big on Agentblazers: Training One Million Builders for the AI Era
As Salesforce further promotes its vision of an agentic workforce, it must equip the next generation of builders with the necessary knowledge to unleash these AI bots. To accomplish this, the enterprise tech firm has turned to a familiar playbook while also banking heavily on its Trailhead education platform. It has set an ambitious goal: […]
AI Agents: Revolutionizing Software Development and Education
The software development landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. AI agents are proving their worth in helping programmers build software more efficiently — Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed recently that the company’s AI assistant, Amazon Q, has drastically reduced the work hours needed for software upgrades. The […]
5 Ways AI Is Impacting Higher Education
Venture capitalist Mary Meeker is perhaps best known for her annual Internet Trends report, which has been published for over two decades. The industry has closely watched and admired her insights into tech. This week, her team at Bond Capital released a new report examining the relationship between artificial intelligence and higher education. Though not […]
E-mail Marketing: It’s just not marketing of one
If you’ve ever looked on Monster or CareerBuilders for job postings for anything online, chances are you’ve come across a posting for “e-mail marketing manager”. If so or if you’re currently in this position, then the primary goal is obviously…e-mail marketing. Chances are that you’ll need to work on lead generating, sending out e-mails to […]