Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

AI Literacy for Post-Secondary

Preparing tomorrow’s AI leaders

AI is changing the skills employers are looking for. Understanding how AI works—and how to use it responsibly—can help students stand out in any career.

At Amii, we make AI accessible through practical learning experiences designed for post-secondary students and institutions.

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Why post-secondary students need AI literacy

As AI becomes deeply integrated into everyday workplaces and academic environments, developing AI literacy is no longer optional—it is a foundational skill students need to succeed in a technology-driven world.

To be more competitive in the job market

Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can use AI to improve productivity, solve problems, and make better decisions.

To work effectively with AI

Many jobs will involve AI-assisted tools. Students need to know how to ask good questions, interpret results, and recognize when AI is wrong.

To think critically

AI can produce inaccurate, biased, or misleading information. AI literacy teaches students to verify information rather than accept it at face value.

To use AI responsibly

Students should understand privacy, copyright, ethics, bias, and appropriate use of AI in academic and professional settings.

To focus on higher-value work

AI can automate repetitive tasks, allowing people to spend more time on creativity, strategy, communication, and problem-solving—skills that remain uniquely human.

To adapt as technology evolves

AI tools will continue to change throughout their careers. Learning the fundamentals gives students the confidence to evaluate and adopt new tools as they emerge.

Post-secondary AI Training

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AI for All: Essentials for Students

Gain the essential AI skills and knowledge to become conscious and well-informed digital citizens.

Program

AI for Earth Scholarship Program

For future meteorologists and environmental scientists to gain the AI skills and knowledge needed to solve the planet’s most complex environmental challenges.

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AI Workforce Readiness Program

Get access to modular curriculum resources for your post-secondary institute tailored to different disciplines—from Nursing and Accounting to Information Technology and Early Childhood Education.

Looking to build an AI-ready workforce?

Academic Institution Faculty & Instructors

AI literacy gives students the skills to use AI confidently, critically, and responsibly—helping them succeed in a workforce where AI is becoming part of everyday work, regardless of their field of study.

AI Workforce Readiness Program (AIWR)

Supported by a $5M grant from Google.org, this national consortium unites over 55 public colleges, polytechnics, and universities across Canada. Participating institutions get access to modular curriculum resources tailored to different disciplines—from Nursing and Business to Information Technology and Digital Arts.

Learn at the speed of AI

Be part of a community of 1.3 million learners who have advanced their skills through Amii’s AI training programs. As a national AI institute, we deliver proven education everywhere from K–12 classrooms to Canada's energy sector.