New products help employees, senior leaders, and healthcare professionals build practical AI skills for workplace applications, governance, and healthcare settings
phoenix, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Phoenix has launched three new professional development pathways designed to help organizations build artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across their workforce, leadership teams, and healthcare environments. New services include AI for the Workforce: Practical AI Skills for Everyday Work, AI Governance and Strategic Oversight for Senior Leaders, and Applying AI in Healthcare. Together, these pathways provide targeted learning experiences that address the growing need for AI knowledge, practical application, and responsible adoption across organizational roles.
“As organizations incorporate AI into their daily work and decision-making, the demand for hands-on skill development across the workforce is increasing,” said Mukund Sudarsan, vice provost and general manager of professional development programs at the University of Phoenix. “These pathways will help employees, leaders, and healthcare professionals build the skills they need to use AI effectively and responsibly.”
The need for AI skill development continues to grow. According to the University of Phoenix Career Institute® Career Optimism Index in 2026® Research shows that 50% of employees say they are learning how to use AI on their own, and 60% want more guidance in learning AI tools. To address these evolving needs, the University of Phoenix has developed three distinct pathways focused on workforce skills, executive oversight, and medical applications of AI.
Pathway 1: AI for the workforce: Practical AI skills for everyday work
Designed for employees who want practical AI skills in their daily work, this pathway focuses on productivity, communication, collaboration, and decision-making using AI tools.
The main learning areas are:
- Evaluating AI output
- business communication
- data insights
Pathway 2: AI governance and senior leadership strategic oversight
This pathway is designed for executives and senior leaders and focuses on governance, oversight, and strategic decision-making related to AI adoption. The curriculum focuses on executive AI fluency and responsible implementation.
The main learning areas are:
- AI strategies and capabilities
- AI investment evaluation
- Data visualization and insights
Pathway 3: Applying AI to Healthcare
Designed for healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations, this pathway focuses on practical and responsible applications of AI in healthcare settings.
The main learning areas are:
- healthcare data analysis
- Ethical AI practices
- clinical documentation
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University of Phoenix Professional Development Services provides workforce-centered education solutions that align learning with business priorities, supporting organizations as they adapt to evolving business demands. The university’s approach focuses on structured skill development through targeted training programs designed to reflect real-world workplace scenarios.
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About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is built for real life. 50 years of strength. The University is innovating to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, the Academic AI Pillar, and a skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. Current students and alumni have access to lifelong career services® Resources such as career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.
About University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions
University of Phoenix workforce solutions We help companies align employee development with business strategy through skills-based solutions designed to address evolving workforce needs. The company’s Adaptable Skills Solutions integrate professional development, education savings, and AI skills intelligence delivered through UOPX affiliate Skillmore to support talent planning, retention, and talent mobility. Workforce Solutions combines data, tools, and educational resources to provide practical ways to identify skill gaps, inform employee decisions, and prepare employees for long-term adaptability in a rapidly changing workplace.
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