Industry recognised and supported
The RAIL 1 program offers an industry-recognised certification in AI literacy, providing essential knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. RAIL 1 covers foundational AI concepts, ethical considerations, and practical applications across a range of industries and tools. It also includes hands-on training on platforms from the following providers:
Introducing the RAIL Initiative
We've brought together leaders in AI research, education, industry, and government to provide a practical solution to an urgent need: building the capability of individuals and teams to thrive in a future where AI is prominent.
Corrie
McLeod
Publisher
InnovationAus
Media
Corrie is a leading voice in Australia's innovation landscape, both reporting on developments and advancing them through various advisory roles.
Bodo
Mann
CEO
Auticon
Social Enterprise
Bodo is an experienced senior executive with global leadership experience across finance, technology and consulting. He now leads Auticon Aus/NZ, helping raise the value of neurodivergent staff in IT.
Ditton
Regional Segment Leader
Schneider Electric
Corporate
Bruce
Mowbray
Research Fellow
USYD
Education
Bruce has spent his career advocating for and establishing robust educational standards. His experience includes critical foundational roles serving education departments in Australia and abroad.
What people are saying …
The need is clear: we must rapidly upskill the workforce to maximise the opportunities and meet the challenges of the AI era.
"Responsible AI is a community concern, and collectively we all need to understand how we apply the techniques and technologies to ensure that we adopt AI at scale, but also responsibly."
David Walker
Chief Technology Officer
“AI adoption has the power to fundamentally improve productivity and enhance flexibility to ways of working in the near term, with benefits for business and workers.”
Andrew McKellar
Chief Executive Officer
"Australians are already using AI-powered tools to help with tasks and are reporting that it saves them time and allows them to focus on more important work and be more creative. But there is still massive growth to come, so we need to ensure we have the AI-skilled workers available to reap the economic and social benefits."
Sarah Carney
Chief Technology Officer
“Employees are driving uptake in generative AI across Australian workplaces. It’s imperative that business leaders engage more and bridge the disconnect by providing clarity to employees on how to use AI in responsible ways that adhere to their organisations’ security and privacy requirements.”
Sarah Carney
Chief Technology Officer
“The playing field is poised to become a lot more competitive, and businesses that don’t deploy AI and data to help them innovate in everything they do will be at a disadvantage.”
Paul Daugherty
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
“If you don’t know how people are currently using generative AI in your organisations, you better quickly get on to an audit and find out who’s using it and why, where and how. Start the conversation now because people are already playing around with ChatGPT and other AI tools.”
Chief Executive Officer
“Generative AI offers an unprecedented opportunity to transform businesses across Australia, and our research shows that AI skills are imperative for the future workforce. Industries are embracing AI at a rapid pace, which is why an AI-skilled workforce is essential to unleashing a culture of innovation and driving productivity in Australia,”
Louis Stigwood
Director of Enterprise
“It is essential that workers embrace technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to boost employability and earning potential.”
Prof. Michael Blumenstein
Deputy Dean of Engineering & IT
“Generative AI is unlike any past digital disruption. The digital skills gap Australia is experiencing has been further exacerbated by the emergence of critical technologies such as AI and we must not be complacent in our attitudes to reskilling and upskilling if we are to keep pace with our international counterparts.”
Nic Cola
Chief Executive Officer
“It is not too late to catch up, as a nation, we need to think about where our strengths are today, what we want to be known for globally. And there’s absolutely areas within the agenda of AI that we are well positioned to lead on globally.”
Tom Pagram
Partner, AI Leader & Global AI Factory Leader
“If the nation can get this right, we could be leading the world and guaranteeing our prosperity into the future. If we don’t seize the opportunity, we could well be left behind by the middle of the century.”
Chief Executive Officer
“We need to prepare Australia’s workforce for the opportunities that the widespread adoption of AI presents, and ensure we have the pipelines of AI-ready workers in place to meet the huge demand for AI jobs.”
Paul Leahy
Regional Sales Director Public Service
Certification
Provides essential knowledge for navigating the AI-driven world, focusing on practical skills and responsible use within organisational contexts.
Workshops
Offers strategic insights for leaders navigating AI integration, including implementation strategies, risk management, and ethics.
Implementation
Delivered through partner providers, our services encompass needs assessment, technology integration, and support.
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