DUBLIN: Prodigy Learning, an Irish-headquartered education technology company, in collaboration with Minecraft Education, announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) skills course designed for students.

The course, titled “AI Ready Skills,” aims to engage young and diverse learners through game-based learning and rewards their progress with credentials. The curriculum consists of four units covering core AI topics, including understanding AI, generative AI, machine learning, and responsible AI.

This course marks the third product developed under the partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education, following the successful releases of “Coding in Minecraft” and “Cyber in Minecraft.”

“Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing our world at an ever-increasing pace,” said Andrew Flood, Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning. “Our shared vision for this product is to empower educators with the tools to prepare their students with the skills they need to thrive in this age of AI.”

Minecraft Education products, including the newly launched AI course, are available for licensing through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide.

“By integrating AI education into the immersive world of Minecraft, we are not only making learning engaging and fun but also preparing the workforce of tomorrow with the essential skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven world,” said Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education at Microsoft.

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