Amity University Online Launches the World’s First School of AI to Bridge India’s Skill Gap

Amity University Online has launched the School of AI, a first-of-its-kind initiative. The new school aims to open up Artificial Intelligence learning to a much wider audience by focusing on accessibility, relevance, and real-world application for professionals across varied fields. The launch comes at a time when AI is reshaping industries.

Amity University Online Launches the World’s First School of AI With 11 Short Certifications

The India Skills Report 2026 states that India’s employability rate has climbed to 56.35%. But only one in five young people have engaged in any form of AI-related skills. With automation accelerating, Amity University Online says non-technical professionals remain the country’s largest untapped talent pool, and it aims to work on it with its School of AI. As part of the launch, the School of AI is introducing 11 short certificate programmes. These certifications offer flexible, self-paced learning with live sessions conducted every two weeks by industry leaders and AI practitioners. The focus of this programme is on helping learners understand how AI can be applied in their own fields without having to learn coding.

India accounts for 16 percent of the global AI talent. With this base, the School of AI aims to translate AI concepts into outcomes that matter within BFSI, healthcare, education, HR, and other major sectors. The rising employability of non-engineering professionals builds the foundation to amplify the impact of AI across industries, from manufacturing floors and hospitals to classrooms, boardrooms, and banks.

“Artificial Intelligence is now about more than automating tasks. It is re-wiring identity, roles, pedagogy, expectations, skills, and institutional behaviour,” said Ajit Chauhan, Chairman, Amity University Online. “Through the School of AI, we want to humanise the way AI is taught and understood to make it less about algorithms and more about possibilities. Whether you are a teacher, a doctor, an HR professional, or a CEO, AI will soon become a natural extension of how we think and work. Our vision is to make every learner fluent in the language of AI, not as a machine’s language, but as a human one.”

Highlights

• Short-term, self-paced functional programs for working professionals
• Live interactions with experts from industry every two weeks
• Course applications across Manufacturing, Leadership, Healthcare, BFSI, Education, HR, and Risk Management

According to Amity University Online, the new school is dedicated to developing future-ready talent by blending technological innovation with a human-centred approach. The goal is to expand AI’s use in non-technical roles so that professionals can work efficiently, creatively, and confidently, while keeping human learning at the core. Further information is available on the School of AI website, schoolofai.amityonline.com

About Amity University

Online Amity University Online is one of India’s leading online education platforms, offering globally recognised degrees, professional programmes, and future-focused certifications. With a learner-first model and a strong focus on innovation, it supports individuals and organisations that thrive in the digital economy.