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A major new initiative will give millions of UK workers free access to AI training from leading technology companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. The move comes as new research from Skills England reveals a significant AI skills gap that could be holding back up to £400 billion in potential growth by 2030. Through partnerships with industry and academia, the government aims to upskill 7.5 million people over the next five years, ensuring businesses of all sizes can make the most of emerging AI technologies.
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this is a particularly valuable opportunity. Many SMEs struggle to know where to start with AI adoption or how to train their teams effectively. The new AI Skills Framework, Adoption Pathway, and Employer Checklist are designed to guide business owners step-by-step, helping them identify what skills their staff need and how to build them without large budgets or HR departments.
By making high-quality AI training materials freely available nationwide, this partnership is removing one of the biggest barriers to innovation for smaller businesses: access to affordable skills development. Whether it’s learning how to use AI for marketing, automating admin tasks, or improving data analysis, SMEs will soon be able to access practical training that helps them work smarter, boost productivity, and stay competitive in an AI-driven economy.