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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women

Fri, 16th May 2025
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She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
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UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.
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Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
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Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.
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Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Hexagon has launched the Future Skills Challenge alongside Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to bridge esports and real-world engineering skills for gamers and professionals.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.
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Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
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UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.
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Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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The Chancellor's recent address has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, highlighting the UK's commitment to advancing AI and digital innovation.
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ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
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Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.