CMI partners with the Government to close the AI management and skills gap

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has been chosen by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to help roll out the AI Skills Boost programme. 

The partnership aligns with CMI’s new Leadership for AI qualifications, which are designed to give managers the practical skills needed to drive productivity through AI adoption.

Minister for AI and Online Safety Kanishka Narayan, said: “AI presents a once in a generation opportunity to grow our economy, but to realise these benefits, we need to ensure people right across the UK have the skills to use it with confidence. 

“That’s why I’m delighted to welcome the CMI to the AI Skills Boost scheme. 

“Together, we are on a mission to upskill 10 million workers with essential AI skills by 2030, helping people seize new opportunities, supporting businesses to adopt AI, and ensuring the UK workforce is ready for the jobs of the future.”

The AI Skills Boost programme aims to upskill 10 million workers across the UK by 2030, offering free basic AI training to help people build confidence with AI in daily roles.

Research from The CMI found that UK firms are investing in AI, but productivity gains are being held back by a lack of skill and confidence among managers and leaders. 

The report Artificial Intelligence; Real Leadership: The Management Imperative in AI Adoption looked at how AI is affecting management and decision-making in British workplaces.