Microsoft announced a new AI training program in Poland designed to equip one million people with artificial intelligence skills by the end of 2025. The initiative builds on Microsoft’s ongoing investment in the Polish Digital Valley, which has already trained over 430,000 IT specialists, business representatives, partners, and students, and launched the Azure Poland Central cloud region.
Free AI Training via AI Skills Navigator
The program provides free AI training courses through the Microsoft AI Skills Navigator learning hub, available in Polish. Courses cover a wide range of topics – from basic AI literacy, using tools like Word, Excel, Teams, and GitHub Copilot, to advanced applications with Azure OpenAI. The platform aggregates over 200 courses from Microsoft Learn, LinkedIn Learning, GitHub, and other partners, regularly updating content to meet user needs.
Łukasz Foks, Director of AI National Skills at Microsoft, said:
“We are starting with a catalog called AI Skills Navigator and will continue adding new materials and localizing content. The platform allows learners to measure their current skills and identify new areas for growth.”
Accessible for All Skill Levels
Training is tailored for a broad audience, from beginners to developers and business leaders. AI-driven guidance helps users select learning paths suited to their goals. The initiative also collaborates with universities, NGOs, tech communities, and other partners to reach a wide audience across Poland.
Responding to Growing AI Demand
Microsoft’s program responds to urgent workforce needs. An IDC 2024 AI opportunity study shows that 77% of organizations in Poland are already using or planning to use AI within 12 months.
According to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, 53% of Polish business leaders would not hire candidates without AI skills, and 55% prefer less experienced candidates with AI capabilities over more experienced ones lacking these qualifications.
Currently, 61% of employees in Poland use AI in their work, compared to 75% globally. Microsoft’s initiative aims to expand these capabilities and support the growth of businesses, public sector organizations, and society at large.
In a similar move, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a free AI tool for K-12 educators that supports lesson planning, secure collaboration, and district-level administration. Both initiatives highlight the global trend of leveraging AI to enhance learning, skill-building, and workforce readiness.
