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Learn how The Crown Estate launched a new digital training programme to upskill employees in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Crown Estate launches AI employee training programme in digital drive

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The Crown Estate has launched a new digital training programme to upskill employees across the organisation in AI in a drive to boost its digital capabilities.

The AI for Business Value programme apprenticeship aims to equip team members from business functions across the organisation with advanced, industry-relevant AI and machine learning capabilities. 

Delivered by Multiverse over a 13-month period, the AI for Business Value programme trains apprentices to identify business value gains that can be achieved through using AI and executing ethical AI projects.

Head of Digital Emerging Technology & Innovation at The Crown Estate

"AI represents an enormous opportunity for us, that will increase our ability to effectively serve the country and give a huge boost to our efficiency and capability to achieve net zero and grow our productivity. This training will unlock our team’s ability to define the role AI will play in our organisational journey. Just as importantly, it gives our people access to some of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today."

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The training is part of The Crown Estate’s ambition to better utilise AI to drive value for the nation. A significant national landowner, The Crown Estate delivers financial value to the Treasury and creates wider environmental, social and economic value for England, Wales and Northern Ireland through its diverse £16bn portfolio that includes urban centres and development opportunities; one of the largest rural holdings in the country; and Windsor Great Park. It also manages the seabed and much of the coastline around the same parts of the UK, playing a major role in the country’s world leading offshore wind sector.

Participants on the AI for Business Value programme will be embedded across the organisation, delivering AI innovation and utilising real-time data in areas ranging from administration and property management through to urban design and marine planning.

The programme will enable teams to identify new opportunities to improve operational and design efficiencies, reduce emissions and carry out optimum planning, among other strategic outcomes, supporting The Crown Estate’s objectives on net-zero, economic growth and productivity and stewarding the UK’s natural environment and biodiversity.

With businesses predicting that almost half (44%) of workers’ core skills will be disrupted by 2027, with AI widely reported to be a key disrupter, the training will also enhance the careers of apprentices who are enrolled, empowering them with the most in-demand skills in the economy today, and allowing them to act as champions for AI within the organisation.

"At The Crown Estate, our AI strategy is geared towards developing the skills, mindsets and behaviours to use AI effectively within our organisation. This apprenticeship is a key marker on that journey, and I really look forward to seeing some of the plans and impacts participants make on this programme over the next 13 months."

According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Future of Jobs report, almost two-thirds of companies globally predict AI will grow in importance, with AI and big data the number one priority for company training strategies with more than 50,000 employees. 

It’s becoming ever more critical for employers to heed the advent of AI, both to harness the numerous benefits it can yield for their business and to prepare their people for the future of work.

Chief Learning Officer at Multiverse

"The Crown Estate has recognised the potential of AI to upscale innovation and increase efficiencies across its portfolio. The skills development provided is empowering the Crown Estate team members to use emerging technology to achieve their aims; while also enriching their career opportunities."

Learn why Keele University partnered with Multiverse as part of a drive to increase efficiency and performance.

Keele University launches new AI and data programmes

Keele University has partnered with tech company Multiverse as part of a drive to increase efficiency and performance in a push for industry-leading professional services.

The partnership will deliver AI and data programmes for over 50 professional services staff, as part of a drive from the University to bolster areas including student recruitment and student experience while developing a team of AI and data literate colleagues through at-work upskilling.

Training is funded by the apprenticeship levy and delivered by Multiverse.

Enrolled employees have been assessed on their suitability for five of Multiverse’s programmes, with an assessment carried out for each person based on existing skill level, seniority and role within the university.

Programmes include the 13-month ‘AI for Business Value’ level 4 apprenticeship, which will help learners to identify business value gains that can be achieved through using AI and how to execute AI projects responsibly.

The Data Fellowship (standard or advanced) will upskill employees in data analysis and data science, while the Business Transformation Fellowship will help Keele University to deliver strategic initiatives with an agile mindset and drive change in an evolving digital workplace.

In addition to establishing a culture of AI and data literacy across the university, Keele hopes support its future strategy through the automation of manual processes and the use of newfound skills to identify cost-and-time-saving opportunities.

Director of Transformation for Professional Services at Keele University

"Keele University is always looking to invest in enriching initiatives that improve our students’ experience. The new partnership with Multiverse will allow us to do just that by upskilling over 50 of our exceptional professional services personnel."

, the education sector is most impacted by a lack of data skills, with 38% of employees’ time working with data spent unproductively, compared to the average of 30% across 18 other sectors.

"Our recent report shows that education is the hardest hit sector when it comes to the data skills gap. Keele University’s investment in AI and data training will close this gap, empowering staff with key skills to deliver the best outcomes for Keele and its students."

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