Research and analysis

Evaluation of the Industrial Masters in AI (IMAI) programme

Report on the lessons learned from the IMAI programme, which can be applied to similar programmes leveraging industry funding to develop skills.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Office for Artificial Intelligence, Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 16 December 2022

Documents

IMAI Evaluation Cover Letter

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IMAI Evaluation Report

PDF, 675 KB, 40 pages

Details

The Industry-funded Masters in AI (IMAI) programme was developed to respond to a need to improve AI skills at a postgraduate level. According to the initial business case, the programme aim is to “boost the opportunities available for applied training in artificial intelligence in the UK” and close the AI skills gap.

The programme started in 2018 and three separate grants were provided to fund the IoC to deliver the IMAI programme for 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 academic years. Government funding for this programme is now finished.

The report evaluates the effectiveness of the programme against its objectives. It also presents the lessons learned from the IMAI programme, which can be applied to similar programmes leveraging industry funding to develop skills.

Published 16 December 2022