While executives are investing in AI technology, only 38% are providing training to their employees on its usage.

While workers across all levels are prioritizing the adoption of artificial intelligence at work, leaders are not investing in tools to help their employees learn on the job.

According to LinkedIn's latest workplace learning report, 4 out of 5 workers express a desire to learn more about AI and its potential applications in their roles.

According to the online jobs site, 84% of global workers believe that AI will aid them in advancing their careers, while 58% believe it will drastically alter the way they work in the upcoming year.

Only 38% of U.S. executives are currently aiding workers in becoming AI-literate.

A recent survey by KPMG found that nearly three-quarters of CEOs consider generative AI a "top investing priority" and are allocating resources to enhance profitability, innovation, and security through AI technology.

A majority of respondents reported that they are allocating more funds towards purchasing new technology rather than investing in employee training.

Workers are taking it upon themselves to learn AI skills

Many workers are learning on their own without development opportunities. Approximately half of global professionals use AI in their jobs, and one-third have tested generative AI tools like ChatGPT, according to LinkedIn data.

By utilizing technology, employees aim to simplify their work, gain more free time, enhance their work-life balance, acquire new skills, and concentrate on their favorite work tasks.

LinkedIn is offering over 250 AI courses for free until April 5, with approximately two-thirds of them focusing on generative AI. These courses are available in seven languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French.

Some AI lessons focus on basic concepts, while others are geared towards specific fields, such as teaching generative AI skills to business professionals. On the more advanced level, there are lessons for those who work with large language models or require specialized training to maintain and train AI models.

The most popular AI courses on LinkedIn, as determined by engagement in the past month, are:

The 'single most important' AI skill to learn

Anant Agarwal, a MIT professor and edX co-founder, previously stated that prompt engineering is the "single most important" AI skill to learn, according to CNBC Make It.

Refining and inputting text commands for generative AI programs like ChatGPT can be improved through learning prompt engineering, making you more effective in writing emails or creating PowerPoint presentations.

According to Agarwal, the skill can be acquired in two hours through online platforms such as Coursera, Google, Microsoft, EdX, and LinkedIn.

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