CCI Learning and AI CERTs Unite to Bring World-Class AI Certifications to Canada
New York, USA — February 26, 2026 — CCI Learning today announced a landmark partnership with AI CERTs that will deliver a new generation of role-based AI certifications to Canadian professionals, academic institutions, and organizations. As an official Distributor for Authorized Training Partners (ATP) and Authorized Academic Partners (AAP), CCI Learning will spearhead the expansion of AI CERTs’ globally recognized credential portfolio across Canada, bridging a fast-growing skills gap with practical, standards-based training.
Closing Canada’s AI Skills Gap
AI is reshaping how Canadian organizations operate, compete, and innovate, but talent development has not kept pace. Employers across sectors are struggling to find and upskill people with the right, job-ready AI capabilities, while many learners remain uncertain which credentials are credible, portable, and recognized beyond a single vendor or platform.
According to research prepared by the Conference Board of Canada in partnership with the Future Skills Centre, demand for core AI skills in Canada increased by 37% between 2018 and 2023. Yet much of the available training remains fragmented, generic, or disconnected from real roles and responsibilities.
The CCI Learning–AI CERTs partnership is designed to change that dynamic. Leveraging CCI Learning’s established distribution network and deep relationships with educators, employers, and training providers, Canadian learners at every level — from developers and data professionals to executives and customer-facing teams — will gain access to AI CERTs’ portfolio of role-based certifications. All programs are aligned to ISO 17024:2012, the internationally recognized standard for personnel certification, giving organizations confidence that credentials are rigorous, independently validated, and globally benchmarked.
For Canadian employers, this creates a scalable, repeatable pathway to build AI fluency and capability from within, reducing reliance on hard-to-find external hires and enabling teams to apply AI responsibly and effectively in their day-to-day work.
Leaders Speak on the Opportunity
“AI is no longer a future concept, it’s a present reality reshaping how every organization operates,”
“These role-based, vendor-aligned certifications give individuals and organizations the validated credentials they need to move confidently in an AI-driven world. This partnership strengthens what CCI Learning has always stood for: equipping learners not just for today, but for what’s next. With AI CERTs, we can bring globally recognized AI credentials to learners and organizations across Canada, at the scale this moment demands.”
“Canada represents one of the world’s most dynamic and innovation-focused AI markets,” said Russell Sarder, CEO and Founder of AI CERTs. “To unlock that potential, professionals need more than theory, they need practical, industry-aligned credentials that map directly to the roles they hold and the work they do. CCI Learning is exactly the kind of partner we need to reach Canada effectively. Together, we’re putting high-impact AI credentials in the hands of the Canadian professionals and institutions who need them most.”
About CCI Learning
CCI Learning is a global EdTech company specializing in interactive courseware, certification programs, books, software licensing, and solutions for educators and trainers. With a focus on innovation, learner engagement, and pedagogical excellence, CCI Learning supports academic institutions, corporations, and government organizations worldwide in building the skills required for a rapidly changing digital economy.
About AI CERTs
AI CERTs provides role-based certifications in AI and blockchain for both technical and business professionals. With more than 45 certifications in development and all programs aligned to ISO 17024:2012 standards, AI CERTs serves a broad audience — from developers and technical specialists to executives and customer-facing professionals — with credentials designed around real-world use cases, ethical considerations, and the evolving demands of today’s technology landscape.
For more information, visit: aicerts.ai
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