If you are starting to feel left behind with AI, then this new AI-skilling initiative might be just the thing you need.
AIReady.ie is the Government’s new national AI-skilling platform, designed to provide people across Ireland with access to essential AI skills.
The platform has been developed by SOLAS, in partnership with the National Skills Council, with the aim of enabling anyone to learn the fundamentals of AI through free, practical and bite‑sized online courses.
Allowing learners to engage flexibly, anytime and anywhere, AIReady.ie is designed to make learning about AI more accessible and inclusive. It supports people to develop in‑demand skills needed for work, study and everyday life, regardless of prior experience or technical background.
This initiative aims to upskill one million people in AI, representing one of the Government’s most ambitious responses to the rapid emergence and impact of AI to date.
At the launch of the platform, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills James Lawless TD said: “We are now at a point where AI readiness is no longer optional – it is essential. Being ‘AI‑ready’ is about more than technology, it is about giving people the skills, confidence and understanding they need to participate fully in an AI‑enabled society.”
Current content focuses on building foundational AI literacy and practical digital capability. Initially, the platform will offer a series of four free, short courses tailored to older people, small businesses such as sole traders and farmers, and individuals returning to the workforce. Each AIReady course takes less than 30 minutes to complete and can be accessed on a smartphone, tablet or laptop, allowing learners to build skills quickly and flexibly, wherever they are.
SOLAS CEO Deirdre McDonnell commented that “AI Ready is about ensuring that everyone has access to foundational AI skills, providing a starting point for all, regardless of their background or experience. By empowering people with these essential skills, we are laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and supporting future growth and progression”.
To find out more or to register for the modules visit: AIReady.ie
