Summary: AI is seen as a threat to so many industries. But it’s really not. Like the Industrial Revolution opened up all sorts of new opportunities, so will the AI revolution. ProTrain is determined to be on the leading edge with our AI+ courses.
As a topic, artificial intelligence AI often feels like it is pulled straight from a sci-fi movie. We hear whispers of the coming ‘rise of the machines’. Meanwhile, news headlines warn of a dystopian future where human workers are no longer required. But if you look past the sensationalism, you find a reality that is far more different. And it’s far more exciting, too.
The current trend toward AI is a lot like the historical shift that happened during the Industrial Revolution. AI is not just a passing fad. It is a foundational change in the same way that machinery and assembly line methodology changed the way we manufacture things. AI is actually changing how we solve problems. And while any big technology shift brings uncertainty, it also brings plenty of opportunities to those willing to embrace it.
Here at ProTrain, we are embracing this moment for what it truly is: an opportunity to help our students redefine their careers and increase their value. Through better training, we are helping students secure their place in the modern economy. AI isn’t here to take away your future. It is here to give you a better future by way of new skills and opportunities you would otherwise have missed.
Job Displacement Versus Job Creation
Throughout history, technology has changed the nature of work. Think about the automobile. When it first arrived on the scene, the blacksmith’s trade was forever changed. But the automotive industry gave rise to millions of jobs that previously were not available.
The same is true of modern AI. Yes, AI is automating lots of different tasks. Jobs that rely heavily on repetitive data entry, basic manual filing, or predictable administration are being significantly altered by AI. But those jobs are being transformed as well. They are not necessarily being eliminated.
AI and the Jobs of Tomorrow
The fear among many is that AI will eliminate human workers. But for every task that AI automates, a new human need is created. In fact, an entirely new set of career paths is now emerging, career paths that did not exist even five years ago. Here are just a few examples:
- Prompt Engineer – A prompt engineer is a professional who knows how to interact with AI to get the best possible results.
- AI Compliance Officers – An AI compliance officer is a professional whose job involves ensuring that the technology is being utilized ethically, fairly, and safely.
- AI-Enhanced Specialists – In specific industries, like healthcare and project management, AI-enhanced specialists are professionals who have been trained to use AI in their daily jobs.
That last category of career paths is what has prompted ProTrain to offer AI+ courses. Each of our courses is designed to help students become AI specialists in their respective fields. We currently offer courses in healthcare, marketing, telecom, network security, and even cryptocurrency development and management.
We designed our AI courses around the fact that the next generation of workers will not be competing against the technology. Instead, they will be competing against other job candidates who may or may not know how to use AI to work smarter.
AI Certification Is Your Stability Protection
If you are already in the workplace, stability might be one of your concerns. You want to remain employable – preferably with your current employer – until you are ready to retire. Here is the truth: stability in the 2020s is directly related to versatility. It is directly related to your ability to keep up with the direction your industry is moving in.
Pursuing AI certification makes it clear to your employer that you are adaptable and forward-thinking. Certification equals future-proofing your resume so that if you need to move to a new employer, you have the professional credentials required to be the leading candidate.
Here is how AI certification can change your professional standing in a practical sense:
- Flexibility – AI certification can be a very portable skill. AI literacy easily translates across industries, making it comparable to the soft skills we have been hearing about for decades. So, gaining AI certifications will make you more flexible, even if you want to change industries.
- Indispensability – As AI becomes more integrated into various industries, employers need more people who understand AI workflows and systems. They need employees capable of effectively managing AI tools, interpreting data, and so forth. Simply put, AI certification will make you indispensable.
- Earning Power – Your earning power is affected directly by supply and demand. Getting started with AI now makes you an early adopter, and one of only a few professionals with such skills. Your earning potential should remain comparatively high as a result.
Developing an AI skill set isn’t about learning code – unless coding is already your job, of course. Instead, being certified is about learning a new mindset. It is about learning how to use one of the most exciting technologies humanity has ever developed to be better at what you do. Our AI courses can be the foundation for that.
You Can Do This
It is natural to feel a bit anxious about technology capable of automating tasks you currently do manually. But do not let your tech anxiety keep you from pursuing your future. Don’t let the fear of the unknown intimidate you into not doing everything you can to move your career forward.
Remember how intimidating your first smartphone was? But you mastered it, right? You can do the same thing with AI. Once you peel back all the unknowns, AI quickly becomes a natural extension of how you do your work.
We are integrating AI here at ProTrain. And as we do, we are developing AI certification courses in many industries. Take a look at our entire AI+ catalog. If you see a course or two appropriate to your career, we want to hear from you. Call (844) 292-8641 to speak with a career counselor or send a message to info@protrain.edu for more details about a particular course.
FAQs
Is AI really taking away jobs, like I’ve heard?
Technically, no. AI is taking over tasks, and in doing so, it is transforming how employees work. Transformation does not equal elimination.
How will AI increase my job stability?
Integrating AI into the workplace introduces the need for new skills and knowledge. Being AI-certified will qualify you as a specialist capable of using the AI tools your employer is interested in utilizing.
Do I need a computer science degree to become AI-certified?
Usually, no. Most AI courses are designed for end users rather than developers. As a ProTrain student, you will learn how to use AI tools that someone else has already created.
How does AI certification increase earning power?
Not many employees are currently proficient in AI use. Getting certified equips you with skills and knowledge that are in high demand. That means you earn more.
Can I take my AI skills to other industries?
Generally speaking, AI skills are transferable across industries. That makes AI certification so much more valuable as a career driver.
