Feeling behind on AI at work? You're not alone, and you can catch up fast

AI is already part of the everyday workplace

According to Microsoft and LinkedIn's Work Trend Index, 75% of knowledge workers already use generative AI at work. Many started on their own, without formal training from their employer. In the same study, 66% of business leaders said they wouldn't hire someone who lacked AI skills.

The skills employers want are changing

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that 39% of workers' core skills will change by 2030. AI and big data top its list of the fastest-growing skills, and technological literacy isn't far behind.

Worry is common, but training is scarce

A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that about half of U.S. workers feel worried about how AI may affect their jobs in the future, and relatively few say they've received AI training at work. That gap between expectation and preparation is where many people feel left behind.

Signs you could use an AI jumpstart

• Coworkers use ChatGPT or Copilot, and you're not sure where to start
• Emails, reports, and research take you longer than they should
• Job postings now list "AI tools" or "AI literacy" as a requirement
• You want to move into an office, administrative, or customer-service role
• You'd like a recognized credential to prove your skills

A practical path: AI Workplace Productivity Specialist

World Education's AI Workplace Productivity Specialist program is a hands-on online course for adults who want to use AI with confidence at work. No coding or prior IT experience required. You'll build real-world skills with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini for:

• Research and summarizing information
• Writing and editing workplace documents
• Professional email and team communication
• Using AI responsibly and accurately in the workplace

The program ends with preparation for the CertNexus AI for Business Professionals (AIBIZ) AIZ-210 assessment, an industry credential you can add to your resume. It's fully online, so you can learn on your own schedule.

Stay current, not left behind

AI won't replace the value of people who know how to work, but people who know how to use AI well are quickly becoming the new standard. A focused course can turn that uncertainty into a career advantage in just weeks.