According to industry estimates from a study by Public First, shortages in AI-related skills are reducing potential workplace adoption by as much as 52%. This skills gap isn't just a corporate hurdle; it represents approximately $16 billion in unrealized economic gains for Canada annually.

To directly tackle this national challenge, Amii is proud to mark another milestone toward our goal of making AI education accessible. Announced at Upper Bound, Amii officially launched its first institutional channel partnership, teaming up with the University of Alberta to bring the AI Literacy for Everyone platform directly to working professionals through U of A Continuing Education.

A Natural Evolution of Alberta’s AI Leadership

This collaboration continues the long-standing relationship between Amii and the U of A. For more than two decades, our world-leading research partnership has anchored Alberta as a global centre for machine learning. Through this new channel strategy, Amii continues its unwavering commitment to making AI literacy accessible to all learners.

Launching our first channel partnership with the University of Alberta is an important moment for Amii’s literacy platform strategy. As a long-time partner of Amii and one of the world's premier AI academic institutions, the U of A is a natural collaborator to help scale trusted, practical AI literacy training. Together, we are making it easier for learners to access credible, continuously updated AI education through an institution they already know and trust.

• Cam Linke, Amii CEO

This newest partnership with Amii enables the University of Alberta to deliver essential AI training that evolves as fast as the technology itself. Together, we are bridging the gap between world-class research and everyday application, empowering working professionals with the skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

• Bill Flanagan, President of the University of Alberta.

Through this latest milestone, Amii is building on an impressive track record of training over 250,000 individuals worldwide. The platform joins a suite of high-impact national AI training initiatives already in progress, including:

• AI Learning Kits for K-12 Classrooms: A $2.7M partnership with the Alberta government to develop and deliver specialized learning kits for teachers in K-12 classrooms.

• AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce: Supported by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to upskill nearly 6,000 Canadian energy workers.

• AI Workforce Readiness Program: Supported by Google.org to train more than 125,000 Canadian post-secondary students annually.

Inside the Platform: Continuous, Expert-Led Learning

First launched in October 2025, the AI Literacy for Everyone platform is designed for ultimate flexibility. For an affordable annual subscription of $139 per learner, subscribers gain on-demand access to 12 hours of structured foundational content (valued at over $1,400), digital course badges, and four core asynchronous courses:

• Machine Learning Foundations 1: Getting Started with AI & GenAI tools.

• Machine Learning Foundations 2: Strategy, Risk, and AI Integration for Business.

• Responsible AI 1: Navigating Ethics, Governance, and Risk.

• Responsible AI 2: Governance and Scaling for Organizational Leaders.

Because technology moves rapidly, the platform evolves just as fast. Subscribers receive unlimited access to over 100 new modules launched annually alongside quarterly webinars, case studies, and expert interviews.

By combining Amii's rigorous curriculum with the U of A's trusted educational network, we are ensuring that learners have access to credible, expert-led AI education to thrive.