AI Talent Development

Upskilling and reskilling the current workforce, alongside increasing the number of graduates in AI and data science, is also a compelling priority for the Philippines. The country can only seize the economic opportunities arising from AI only if the current workforce is empowered with AI skills and AI professionals are nurtured. Without an adequate and skilled talent pool in AI and data science, the country risks falling behind in harnessing the full potential of technological advancements, missing out on opportunities for innovation-driven growth, and facing challenges in staying competitive on the global stage.

In 2024, the DICT officially launched the Philippine Skills Framework for Analytics & AI (PSF-AAI), developed by the Analytics Association of the Philippines. The PSF-AAI outlines the career path for aspiring Data Analytics & AI professionals in the country. Their collaboration on the PSF is proof of a successful public-private partnership for the analytics and AI industry.