SkillAI.academy

Attendee Voices

“I got to know about various AI tools that would help me be more productive and effective at the workplace. The session was presented in a lucid and interactive manner.” - State Government Officer

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“Most valuable session for administration. We can use all these AI tools and mechanisms in our field.” - State Government Officer

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“I learned about AI tools and their uses - this is beneficial for my future work.” - State Government Officer

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“Learning AI tools gave us special technical skills.” - State Government Officer

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“It opened a new dimension of solving problems with AI.” - State Government Officer

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“Your session was wonderful. You did justice to the topic - no suggestions for improvement.” - State Government Officer

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“Absolutely amazing session. No improvement needed, perfect session.” - State Government Officer

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“The application of AI in governance was very valuable - especially the use of AI in managing traffic.” - State Government Officer

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“Understanding how AI can be useful in administration was the highlight for me.” - State Government Officer

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“This type of session should be organised in individual districts too - for better governance and productivity.” - State Government Officer

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“The scope of AI in governance with respect to Jharkhand was very relevant and insightful.” - State Government Officer

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“Most valuable session for administration. We can use all these AI tools and mechanisms in our field.” - State Government Officer

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“I learned about AI tools and their uses - this is beneficial for my future work.” - State Government Officer

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“Learning AI tools gave us special technical skills.” - State Government Officer

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“It opened a new dimension of solving problems with AI.” - State Government Officer

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“Your session was wonderful. You did justice to the topic - no suggestions for improvement.” - State Government Officer

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“Absolutely amazing session. No improvement needed, perfect session.” - State Government Officer

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“The application of AI in governance was very valuable - especially the use of AI in managing traffic.” - State Government Officer

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“Understanding how AI can be useful in administration was the highlight for me.” - State Government Officer

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“This type of session should be organised in individual districts too - for better governance and productivity.” - State Government Officer

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“The scope of AI in governance with respect to Jharkhand was very relevant and insightful.” - State Government Officer

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India's AI Moment

The time to build AI capabilities is now

$500-600B

AI could add to India's GDP by 2030 through productivity gains

India AI Impact Summit 2026

1 Million

AI professionals needed in India — creating urgent demand for upskilling

Economic Times, FutureSkills PRIME

87%

of Indian enterprises actively using AI, with 26% deploying at scale

NASSCOM, BCG 2026

89%

of new Indian startups in 2024 integrated AI into their products or services

India AI Impact Summit 2026

₹5.4 Lakh Cr

committed by global tech giants for AI infrastructure and training in India

Microsoft, Amazon, Google (2026)

What Makes SkillAI Different

Learning that works for real people with real responsibilities

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Cohort-Based

Learn alongside peers facing similar challenges. Build connections that last beyond the program.

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Live & Guided

Direct instruction from experienced practitioners. Real-time feedback and support - designed for working professionals, with flexible scheduling.

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Applied & Role-Specific

Not generic theory. Content tailored to your sector, responsibilities, and actual work challenges.

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Responsible AI Focus

Build with ethics, accountability, and safety in mind. AI that serves people, not replaces them.

Who It's For

Seven distinct learning pathways for different career stages and sectors

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School Students

Ages 13-18 | Parental consent required

Focus: Foundation building, ethical AI awareness, creative projects

Learn AI fundamentals through hands-on projects. Understand how AI works, where it helps, and where humans remain essential. Build responsibly from day one.

Use Cases: Project-based learning, AI literacy, responsible technology use

📅 Duration: 4-6 weeks

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College Students & Early-Career Professionals

Focus: Skill acceleration, career positioning, applied projects

Build AI capabilities that differentiate you in the job market. Work on portfolio projects that demonstrate real competence, not just certificates.

Use Cases: Research enhancement, professional development, portfolio building

📅 Duration: 8-12 weeks

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Civil Servants & Policy Professionals

Focus: Decision support, governance frameworks, public service delivery

Deploy AI in government, public service, and social impact contexts. Understand opportunities and constraints unique to public sector innovation and citizen-facing services.

Use Cases: Policy analysis, regulatory compliance, citizen service optimization

📅 Duration: 8-12 weeks | Evening/Weekend

“I got to know about various AI tools that would help me be more productive and effective at the workplace. The session was presented in a lucid and interactive manner.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Most valuable session for administration. We can use all these AI tools and mechanisms in our field.”-State Government Officer

✦

“I learned about AI tools and their uses - this is beneficial for my future work.”-State Government Officer

✦

“It opened a new dimension of solving problems with AI.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Learning AI tools gave us special technical skills.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Your session was wonderful. You did justice to the topic - no suggestions for improvement.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Absolutely amazing session. No improvement needed, perfect session.”-State Government Officer

✦

“The application of AI in governance was very valuable - especially the use of AI in managing traffic.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Understanding how AI can be useful in administration was the highlight for me.”-State Government Officer

✦

“This type of session should be organised in individual districts too - for better governance and productivity.”-State Government Officer

✦

“The scope of AI in governance with respect to Jharkhand was very relevant and insightful.”-State Government Officer

✦

“I got to know about various AI tools that would help me be more productive and effective at the workplace. The session was presented in a lucid and interactive manner.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Most valuable session for administration. We can use all these AI tools and mechanisms in our field.”-State Government Officer

✦

“I learned about AI tools and their uses - this is beneficial for my future work.”-State Government Officer

✦

“It opened a new dimension of solving problems with AI.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Learning AI tools gave us special technical skills.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Your session was wonderful. You did justice to the topic - no suggestions for improvement.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Absolutely amazing session. No improvement needed, perfect session.”-State Government Officer

✦

“The application of AI in governance was very valuable - especially the use of AI in managing traffic.”-State Government Officer

✦

“Understanding how AI can be useful in administration was the highlight for me.”-State Government Officer

✦

“This type of session should be organised in individual districts too - for better governance and productivity.”-State Government Officer

✦

“The scope of AI in governance with respect to Jharkhand was very relevant and insightful.”-State Government Officer

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PSU & Regulated-Enterprise Professionals

Focus: Operational efficiency, compliance, innovation within constraints

Navigate AI adoption in regulated environments. Balance innovation with compliance, efficiency with accountability.

Use Cases: Process automation, risk management, strategic planning

📅 Duration: 8-12 weeks

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Finance Professionals

Focus: Risk assessment, fraud detection, portfolio management

Apply AI in financial services. From credit scoring to market analysis, understand both capabilities and regulatory requirements.

Use Cases: Credit scoring, market analysis, algorithmic trading, automated reporting

📅 Duration: 8-12 weeks

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Educators & Academics

Focus: Pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment integrity, research applications

Integrate AI into teaching and research. Maintain educational integrity while leveraging AI for enhanced learning outcomes.

Use Cases: Adaptive learning, grading automation, research assistance

📅 Duration: 8-12 weeks | Academic calendar aligned

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Senior Leaders & Decision-Makers

Focus: Strategic AI adoption, organizational transformation, ROI evaluation

Lead AI-driven change. Make informed decisions about investment, implementation, and organizational readiness for AI transformation.

Use Cases: AI strategy, change management, investment decisions

📅 Duration: 4-6 weeks | Executive format

How It Works

From interest to impact in four clear steps

Choose Your Path

Select the cohort that matches your role and learning goals

Register Interest

Fill out your cohort-specific form — we'll be in touch

Join a Cohort

We match you with the next available program for your group

Learn & Apply

8-12 weeks of guided learning with real-world applications

About the Instructor

Nivedita Pandey

Applied AI, Digital Innovation, and Strategic Growth Leader

Born and raised in Bihar and Jharkhand, and further enriched by Wharton and Stanford, Nivedita is defined by the 4Cs: Curiosity, Courage, Compassion, and Creativity. Through 16 years of work, she has blended digital innovation, finance, and social impact to launch and scale multiple innovative, category-creating products and platforms across the US, UK, and Asia, contributing $100-200M in topline revenue. She has been tapped for her innovation, strategy, and growth expertise by renowned institutions including The World Bank, British Telecom, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub India, and several venture-backed startups.

Career Highlights:

✨ Founding Head, Microsoft Asia - Private Equity & Venture Capital Partnerships vertical

✨ Founding Head, Asia's 1st Digital Gold Fintech product (on Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay)

✨ Prime Minister's Fellow - piloted & scaled Digital Payments & Digital Public Infrastructure for Govt. of India

✨ Omnichannel Innovation Lead, Estée Lauder, New York

Teaching Experience: Coach at ISB Executive Education and External Faculty at SKIPA (Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration), Jharkhand Government.

Nivedita's academic roots are in Computer Science (Distinction, ranked 1st), Social Impact (ranked 1st across India), and Business (Wharton MBA, with merit-based Joseph Wharton & Omnicom Fellowships and professional education in Venture Capital from Stanford). She is currently building dendrons.ai — an Applied AI startup supported by Google Cloud for Startups, and teaching Applied AI via SkillAI.academy. Her AI teaching curriculum was piloted and validated at SKIPA (Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration), Jharkhand Government and is now being scaled to more folks joining the AI revolution.

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The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania

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Microsoft, World Bank,
HSBC, Estée Lauder

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Govt. of India
Prime Minister's Fellow

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Supported by
Google Cloud for Startups

India's AI Moment

What Makes SkillAI Different

Cohort-Based

Live & Guided

Applied & Role-Specific

Responsible AI Focus

Who It's For

School Students

College Students & Early-Career Professionals

Civil Servants & Policy Professionals

PSU & Regulated-Enterprise Professionals

Finance Professionals

Educators & Academics

Senior Leaders & Decision-Makers

How It Works

Choose Your Path

Register Interest

Join a Cohort

Learn & Apply

About the Instructor

Nivedita Pandey

Ready to Begin?

School Students Program

College Students & Early Career

Civil Servants & Policy Professionals

PSU & Regulated Enterprise Professionals

Finance Professionals

Educators & Academics

Senior Leaders & Decision-Makers