The Skills Development Centre, a collaborative training initiative by KPMG in Canada and Microsoft, can enhance your company's decision-making and employee expertise. The Centre offers both complimentary and custom programs designed to help businesses and governments in navigating the opportunities and challenges of generative AI. It also enhances your ability to manage operational risks related to cybersecurity and responsibly implement these insights and strategies into your organization. Whether you’re an executive or an employee, we can help you enhance your AI and risk management skills to keep up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Find out how KPMG's expertise can help you and your company
91% of Canadian business leaders said they would have to invest in education, upskilling and training before full agentic AI adoption.
Source: Agentic AI Poll, 2025
Only 24% of Canadians say they have received AI training.
Source: Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025
40% Canadians worry about being left behind if they don’t develop AI skills
Source: Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025
How we can help
- Program for individuals
- Program for organizations
Skills Development Centre
Foundational AI learning for individuals
The Skills Development Centre is KPMG’s entry point to AI and digital literacy. Delivered in collaboration with Microsoft, the program offers bilingual (English and French) learning designed to help individuals and leaders build a foundational understanding of AI and its business implications.
The Skills Development Centre helps establish a common baseline of AI knowledge and prepares participants to apply AI tools more confidently and responsibly.
What the program includes
- Self‑paced digital learning modules
- Occasional live, expert‑led workshops and webinars
- Learning journeys covering:
- Generative AI fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Copilot awareness use
- Cybersecurity and operational risk considerations
Who it’s for
- Individuals building AI literacy
- Business and public‑sector decision‑makers
- Leaders preparing for responsible AI adoption
Cost
- Free of charge
AI Academy
Enterprise AI learning and enablement for organizations
The AI Academy is KPMG’s subscription-based AI learning and enablement program, designed for organizations as they move from AI literacy to enterprise‑wide adoption—helping reduce adoption risk, accelerate time‑to‑value, and embed AI into ways of working. The program delivers high‑quality, continuously refreshed learning that is modular, customizable, and built to evolve alongside AI technology and organizational needs.
Two learning tracks
Executive Academy Track
The Executive Academy Track is a leadership‑focused AI enablement program designed for boards and senior executives responsible for AI strategy, oversight, and value creation.
This track offers optional coaching, advisory support, and tailored AI leadership journeys help executives translate learning into action and guide AI adoption with confidence.
Copilot Academy Track
The Copilot Academy Track supports enterprise‑wide Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.
- Practical Copilot use across Microsoft 365
- Role- and function-based use cases
- Prompting techniques and productivity workflows
- Introduction to AI agents and automation concepts
How learning is delivered
- Self‑paced digital modules
- Live virtual or in‑person workshops
- Facilitated executive sessions
- Tailored learning journeys aligned to organizational context
Courses offered
Navigate the new digital landscape with hands-on AI and cyber training :
- Generative AI
Give business leaders an understanding of AI's potential, risks, governance frameworks, and steps for successful AI project implementation. - Microsoft 365 Copilot
Equip business leaders with the skills to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot across the MS Office suite. Learn about the latest updates, powerful features, and leading practices for using Copilot for productivity, creativity, and collaboration. - Cybersecurity
Enable business leaders with knowledge and leading practices they need to manage operational risks related to cybersecurity and make informed, security-focused decisions.
How to enroll in the Skills Development Centre
Unlock a comprehensive, self-paced learning experience and get access to a complimentary live workshop with a KPMG subject matter expert to discuss your learnings, questions and insights in detail.
Register and take your AI and risk management skills to the next level.
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