AI Upskilling at Innopharma Education

Abstract

Presented at the EdTech conference , May 29th 2025, Waterford This presentation describes an AI upskilling initiative at Innopharma Education designed to improve staff productivity, confidence, and capability in using emerging AI tools for teaching, research, and administrative work. The project was led by a cross-functional workflow group and delivered through short weekly AI sessions integrated into all-staff meetings, replacing less effective ad hoc training. Topics ranged from introductory AI tools to prompt engineering, AI in dissertations, content creation, and ethical concerns, with participant feedback collected before and after the programme to measure impact. Results suggest the sessions improved comfort levels, supported more efficient work practices, and highlighted strong demand for practical, task-based AI training. The presentation positions this model as a scalable approach that aligns staff development with broader industry needs and prepares learners and educators for technology-driven environments