AI Skills for HR Professionals

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Practical, ethical, future-ready capability for the intelligence-driven decade AI is reshaping how organisations hire, develop, manage and support people. HR2035’s AI Skills pathways equip HR professionals with the clarity, confidence and practical capability needed to lead responsibly in an era of hybrid human–AI work. Our programmes are designed for all levels of HR, from early-career practitioners to executive leaders preparing to steer AI transformation at scale.

AI Skills Pathway

A structured learning framework built for HR, centred on ethics, safety and real-world application.

Level 1: Awareness

• Understand what AI is (and what it is not)

• Learn core terminology, risks, and opportunities

• Build foundational literacy for hybrid HR environments

Level 2: Practitioner

• Apply AI responsibly in everyday HR work

• Evaluate tools, vendors, and claims

• Use explainability, fairness and bias-reduction methods

Level 3:  Strategic Leader

• Lead capability uplift across functions

• Align AI adoption with organisational priorities

• Steward culture, trust and safe implementation

Level 4 : Executive & Board

• Anticipate regulatory, ethical and societal implications

• Oversee enterprise-wide AI governance

• Strengthen long-term workforce strategy and corporate accountability

Black Box Recruitment Training

Making AI in hiring transparent, explainable and fair. This four-module programme gives HR, Talent and Recruitment professionals the ability to evaluate algorithmic hiring tools with confidence.

Module 1 :  Understanding the Black Box

• How AI systems make decisions

• Inputs, outputs, patterns and risks

Module 2 — Legal & Ethical Foundations

• UK/EU regulatory landscape

• Bias, explainability and fairness obligations

Module 3 — Explainable AI (XAI) for HR

• How to interpret AI decisions

• How to challenge or override outcomes

Module 4 — Candidate Experience & Communication

• Designing transparent, human-centred hiring journeys

• Communicating AI use clearly and safely

Why AI Skills Matter for HR

Five capabilities every HR professional will need by 2030.

1. Understanding how modern AI systems work

2.  Recognising and mitigating bias, risk and misuse

3. Ethical & governance literacy for safe deployment

4. Clear explanation and communication with employees

5. Enhancing human judgement through intelligent tools

Who This Training Is For

• HR Generalists

• Talent & Resourcing Specialists

• HRBPs & Strategic Leaders

• L&D and OD Professionals

• CHROs and Board Leaders preparing for governance roles

Delivered by the HR2035 Foundation

All programmes are developed through independent research, evidence and cross-sector insight. Training is delivered by experienced HR2035 Ambassadors and subject-matter experts.

To support equitable access, selected pathways are offered pro bono to professionals currently out of work, delivered through the HR2035 Ambassadors mentoring network.