{"id":299,"date":"2025-06-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/innovation\/blog\/2025\/06\/10\/empower-your-teams-to-grow-their-ai-skills-and-boost-adoption\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:23:45","slug":"empower-your-teams-to-grow-their-ai-skills-and-boost-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/2025\/06\/10\/empower-your-teams-to-grow-their-ai-skills-and-boost-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Empower your teams to grow their AI skills and boost adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI adoption is rapidly picking up speed\u2014but is your team ready to make the most of it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations around the world are starting to see generative AI as a real game-changer. To stay ahead, many are already aligning their investments toward new AI-powered tools, platforms, and infrastructure. But despite the prospect of big returns, these businesses face a myriad of challenges when it comes to adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest hurdles? A recent IDC study, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-business-opportunity-of-ai.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Opportunity of AI<\/a>, suggests that it\u2019s the AI skills gap. Many business leaders feel that their teams have yet to develop the strategic knowledge and technical skills necessary to know how to use the advanced tools they\u2019ve been given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The takeaway is clear: real AI transformation can only occur when your people are prepared for it. That\u2019s where we come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-10-best-practices-to-accelerate-your-employees-ai-skills.html?lcid=EN-US\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Read-our-ebook.webp\" alt=\"An open book with text above\" class=\"wp-image-5795\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparing-your-workforce-for-the-future\"><span class=\"text-gradient\">Preparing your workforce for the future&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world of constant flux, your organization is only as agile as your people\u2014and the skills they bring to the table. That\u2019s why most learning and talent development professionals agree that continuous learning, paired with career development, is the key to keeping up with evolving business needs. The <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.linkedin.com\/resources\/workplace-learning-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report<\/a> shows how organizations that prioritize career development outpace others on key indicators of business success, especially when it comes to AI adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business leaders are getting the message\u2014a skilled workforce is a key part of AI readiness\u2014and now, they\u2019re taking action. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/worklab\/work-trend-index\/2025-the-year-the-frontier-firm-is-born\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report<\/a>, <strong>nearly half <\/strong>(around 47%) say their top workforce strategy over the next 12 to 18 months is to train the people they already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a big mindset shift in how leadership is thinking about AI adoption and the future. It\u2019s not just about leading the business anymore; it\u2019s about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/learning-and-development\/why-every-leader-needs-to-become-ai-leader\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leading the business with AI<\/a>. Nearly <strong>three times<\/strong> as many C-suite executives have added AI skills to their LinkedIn profiles compared to just two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lead-by-learning-with-curated-ai-resources\"><span class=\"text-gradient\">Lead by learning with curated AI resources &nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building AI skills has never been more vital. This is why hundreds of thousands of people of all levels, ages, and geographies joined the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsFest-GMEE-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2025<\/a> to grow their skills. Thanks to our community of committed AI learners, on April 8, 2025, we earned a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS\u2122 title for the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoftlearnblog\/you-did-it-we%E2%80%99re-guinness-world-records%E2%84%A2-title-holders\/4292268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most users to take an online multi-level AI lesson in 24 hours<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Microsoft AI Skills Fest 2025 may have wrapped up, but the learning doesn\u2019t stop there. Here at Microsoft, we believe that everyone\u2014students, tech workers, business professionals, and decision-makers across all disciplines\u2014should be given the opportunity to develop the AI skills they need to build confidence, establish fluency, and thrive in the new AI economy. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve pulled together some of the best resources from this milestone event to help you and your team take the next step on your AI journey\u2014no matter what your role is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsFest_LeaderContent-Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most popular training resources<\/a> for business leaders and professionals, now available on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find easy access to training content, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Op_n3at4q-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Unlock productivity at work<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>Get a quick and practical introduction to AI in one 50-minute video. Learn what AI really is, how it\u2019s being used in the real world, and how it can help you streamline tasks and reduce errors. You\u2019ll even get hands-on practice with prompt writing, so you can start working smarter right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/use-ai-everyday-tasks\/?wt.mc_id=aiskillsfest_aitransformation_blog_wwl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Use AI for everyday tasks<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>Want to get more done with less effort? Explore this training module to see how AI can support your daily workflow, from simplifying repetitive tasks to sparking innovation. You\u2019ll leave with a solid understanding of AI, as well as examples of use cases and tips for writing effective prompts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsFest_LeaderContent-Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Skills Fest: Business professionals collection<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s time to start empowering your team to learn, grow, and innovate\u2014so your organization can thrive in the AI economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9zumGX8MzoQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the video from Microsoft AI Skills Fest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advance-your-teams-career-with-learning-paths-from-microsoft-and-linkedin\"><span class=\"text-gradient\">Advance your teams&#8217; career with learning paths from Microsoft and LinkedIn&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that everyone learns at their own pace, in their own way. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LinkedIn Learning<\/strong><\/a>, a trusted partner for millions of learners and organizations, to help your workforce build the AI skills they need by accessing training content on platforms they already know and use.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillPathways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Skill Pathways<\/strong><\/a>, a comprehensive resource featuring over 150 pathways across 24 languages designed to help organizations build AI skills across a variety of roles. These learning paths and role-based credentials help learners of all levels develop, practice, and validate AI skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Understanding AI<\/strong>: Great for leaders, managers, and professionals looking to build foundational knowledge in generative and responsible AI practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Applying AI<\/strong>: Perfect for leaders, managers, and professionals looking to incorporate AI into their day-to-day role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Building AI<\/strong>: Ideal for AI power users working with low-code or no-code tools, as well as seasoned developers building custom generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Training and maintaining AI<\/strong>: Designed for tech professionals and AI and machine learning engineers who need more specialized training in managing AI models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Deep specialization in AI<\/strong>: For your most technical teams, including DevOps, data scientists, and research and development (R&amp;D) professionals, ready to dive into advanced topics like AI for IT operations (AIOps), machine learning operations (MLOps), large language model operations (LLMOps), AI security, and AI cloud infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of this select AI training content at no cost. But don\u2019t wait\u2014this opportunity ends on <strong>July 31, 2025<\/strong>. After that, the LinkedIn Learning content will no longer be available for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now\u2019s the time to start building strong talent pipelines by equipping your people with mission-critical, future-ready skills\u2014guided by LinkedIn\u2019s unique workforce insights and Microsoft\u2019s AI expertise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accelerating-ai-readiness\"><span class=\"text-gradient\">Accelerating AI readiness&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having the right skills in place is key to scaling AI across your business. Leaders who know this are better positioned to prepare their teams and stay ahead of the competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know this firsthand. At Microsoft, we\u2019re on our own AI learning journey, putting AI to work in all facets of our business and regularly exploring how to train our own teams so they can lead in an AI-powered world. This journey is transforming how we market, sell, build, and innovate, allowing us to deliver value to our customers while building a foundation for the future. It&#8217;s also how we\u2019ve developed a series of best practices and resources that now guide our employee AI skill-building initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you embark on your own AI journey, we hope these insights help you chart a path forward. 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