The rapid adoption of AI creates an urgent need for skills that go beyond technical tool proficiency to include ethical application and governance. Udemy and Mila, the world-renowned AI research institute, have announced a partnership to address this gap. Together, they will develop and deliver scalable learning programs designed to equip the global workforce with the practical skills and responsible frameworks needed to implement AI safely and strategically.
Udemy and Mila partner to create responsible AI skill development programs for the workforce.
The initiative combines Udemy's global learning platform with Mila's AI research and ethics leadership.
Programs will blend technical AI fluency with ethical decision-making and governance frameworks.
Offerings include on-demand courses, expert-led sessions, and cohort-based enterprise training.
The goal is to enable organizations to adopt AI responsibly at scale, aligning innovation with societal goals.
The first programs will launch progressively beginning in January.
As organizations race to implement AI, a critical skills gap has emerged around its ethical and responsible use. This partnership directly addresses that need by moving beyond basic tool training. “At Udemy, we see firsthand how urgently teams need AI skills that go beyond tool training,” said Hugo Sarrazin, CEO of Udemy. The collaboration aims to provide the frameworks and critical thinking skills necessary to deploy AI in ways that enhance productivity while ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth.
Mila, founded by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, brings deep expertise in AI research and policy to the partnership. “Through our collaboration with Udemy, we are able to offer a global audience learning opportunities that develop not only technical capability, but also the ethical guidance, governance frameworks, and critical thinking skills needed,” said Valérie Pisano, President and CEO of Mila. This ensures the learning content is grounded in leading-edge research and practical governance insights.
The jointly developed programs will offer structured pathways for professionals and organizations. Learners will gain access to courses on responsible AI, ethics, and governance, along with applied training for integrating these practices into daily workflows. The flexible formats—including on-demand content and cohort-based enterprise programs—are designed to meet organizations at any stage of their AI maturity, empowering teams across all industries and roles.
This partnership represents a significant step toward mainstreaming responsible AI literacy. By scaling Mila’s research-backed frameworks through Udemy’s vast global platform, the initiative has the potential to shape how AI is implemented across thousands of organizations. It empowers a future-ready workforce with the judgment and accountability required to lead in an AI-powered world, ensuring technological innovation progresses in tandem with ethical consideration.
About Udemy
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY) is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform transforming how companies and individuals across the world build the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workplace. By combining on-demand, multi-language content with real-time innovation, Udemy delivers personalized experiences that empower organizations to scale workforce development and help individuals build the technical, business, and soft skills most relevant to their careers. Today, thousands of companies, including Ericsson, Samsung SDS America, On24, Tata Consultancy Services, The World Bank, and Volkswagen, rely on Udemy Business for its enterprise solutions to build agile, future-ready teams. Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco, with hubs across the United States, Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Türkiye.
About Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
Founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute is the world’s largest academic AI research center specialized in deep learning, home to a community over 1500 strong. Based in Montreal, Mila was created out of a unique partnership between Université de Montréal and McGill University, dedicated to advancing scientific breakthroughs that drive innovation and ensure AI benefits everyone. A non-profit organization, Mila is strongly supported by the Government of Canada through the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and by the Government of Quebec. Internationally recognized for its influential research, global innovation partnerships, and leadership in multilateral efforts on responsible AI, Mila continues to shape the future of AI worldwide.
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