PwC to deliver free skills training as part of the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost scheme
PwC has been chosen as a delivery partner for the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost program, offering free AI training across all regions and sectors.
The partnership hopes to provide 7.5 million UK workers with free AI training by 2030 in a bid to drive inclusive growth and economic equality.
All adults in the UK will be able to access the training through the AI Skills Hub, which was designed by PwC in collaboration with Innovate UK. Learners will gain practical skills and the opportunity to earn a virtual AI foundations badge.
The AI Skills Hub launched in 2025 and is the first national AI upskilling infrastructure in the UK. Since then, more than 2,000 users have registered and started learning, accessing a bank of 660 courses.
"We're proud to be delivering this programme and contributing to these critical upskilling efforts for the UK . This isn't just about technology - it's about people, places and opportunity. AI has the potential to drive growth in every region and every industry, but only if we ensure the benefits are shared widely,” comments Carl Sizer, Chief Markets Officer at PwC.
"By taking a nationwide, cross-sector approach, we can, create jobs in communities that need them most, and build an AI-ready workforce that reflects the whole of the UK — not just traditional tech hubs."
PwC says its research has found that 96 percent of UK employers have an AI skills gap and 91 percent are concerned this gap will negatively impact their organization.
"AI isn't coming - it's here, and it's rewriting the rules of work. Some roles are becoming more accessible; others demand skills that didn't exist five years ago. Expanding access to training isn't a nice-to-have; it's how we ensure no one gets left behind,” adds Umang Paw, Chief Technology Officer at PwC.
“We're living this ourselves at PwC, embedding lifelong learning into how we work and through this initiative, we're helping bring that same opportunity to millions across the UK."
