LTM, the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest enterprises, announced that Universal AI, a dynamic online learning experience by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Open Learning will be made available to its workforce. The program is being delivered in cooperation with upGrad Enterprise as part of LTM’s commitment to institutionalizing foundational AI reasoning across its talent pool.
LTM is focused on empowering its employees, across both tech and non-tech functions, to make informed, logic-driven decisions that drive client growth by preparing its workforce with scientific thinking and first-principles reasoning skills essential for success in an AI-driven economy and long-term career development. MIT Open Learning’s Universal AI program focuses on how AI systems work, the technologies that power them, and the ethical considerations surrounding their deployment. It is a self-paced learning experience designed by MIT Open Learning faculty, covering 16 foundational modules and vertical-specific modules, suitable for all skill levels, with no coding required.
“With AI advancing rapidly, the importance of human intervention in AI solutions is crucial for effective functioning and optimised outcomes. Strategic workforce upskilling is essential to building impactful AI-led solutions. Deploying this cutting-edge MIT Open Learning program through our upGrad partnership will strengthen our AI expertise that will define the next era of innovation,” said Gururaj Deshpande, Chief Delivery Officer, LTM.
“Providing upskilling opportunities in AI to employees in turn bridges capability gaps with the speed, scale, and precision. It builds a future-ready workforce that can develop innovative AI-led solutions for diverse industries, with social and economic impact in mind. At upGrad Enterprise, we bring our deep expertise in outcome-driven workforce development to build a powerful global skilled workforce, and we are very excited to partner with LTM to implement this,” said Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson & Co-Founder, upGrad.
Delivered in cooperation with upGrad Enterprise, the program serves as the gateway for LTM employees to access MIT-tier expertise. upGrad Enterprise facilitates the deployment of these modules, enabling LTM to institutionalize AI fluency and build its organizational AI muscle at scale.
Upon completion, LTM employees will receive credentials from MIT Open Learning, certifying their recognised level of AI readiness and understanding of its first principles.