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Research snapshot: October 1, 2026 . Check the provider’s current intake before applying.
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Training and resources Open a listing for costs, eligibility, learning outcomes and primary sources. Announcements, phased rollouts and closed cohorts are labelled separately from available resources.
Institution access AI for All: Essentials for Students Amii / participating institutions
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Post-secondary students · Canada via consortium
Time and delivery 3 hours · Self-paced
What you learn AI basics, critical evaluation, bias and privacy awareness
Support Institution-delivered course
Backing ISED
Language English / French; confirm local delivery
Confirm before applying Individual direct access outside consortium Phased rollout AI for All: Essentials for Educators Amii
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for K–12 educators · Canada
Time and delivery First chapter Sept 21; five more during fall
What you learn Responsible AI use and classroom-ready resources
Support Training plus teaching resources
Backing ISED
Language Confirm released chapter languages
Confirm before applying Full course hours and final release dates Announced AI for All: Essentials for Canadians Amii / community partners
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Public, workers and job seekers · Canada
Time and delivery Community rollout later in 2026
What you learn Foundational AI literacy and responsible decisions
Support Community partner delivery before open public access
Backing ISED
Language Confirm launch languages
Confirm before applying Partner list, learner start dates and hours Starts Jan 2027 YMCA scholarship: Google AI Essentials YMCA Canada / Google / Coursera
Free scholarship View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Beginners; local YMCA criteria pending · Canada
Time and delivery Under 5 hours per provider; self-paced
What you learn Prompting, everyday tasks and responsible AI; certificate
Support Scholarship course licence
Backing Google
Language English / French; other support stated
Confirm before applying Local eligibility, registration and licence duration Starts Jan 2027 YMCA scholarship: Google AI Professional YMCA Canada / Google / Coursera
Free scholarship View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Beginners and working adults · Canada
Time and delivery Estimated 8 hours · About 1 hour × 8 courses; self-paced
What you learn Planning, research, communication, data and app projects; certificate
Support Course licence; AI Pro access for scholarship learners unconfirmed
Backing Google
Language English / French
Confirm before applying Software access after Jan 1 offer expiry Starts Jan 2027 YMCA scholarship: Accelerate Your Job Search with AI YMCA Canada / Google / Coursera
Free scholarship View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Job seekers · Canada
Time and delivery Self-paced; hours need confirmation
What you learn Resume and interview preparation with AI
Support Course licence
Backing Google
Language English / French; confirm course availability
Confirm before applying Hours and scholarship course menu Announced Canadian Chamber AI training for SMEs Canadian Chamber / local chambers
Not confirmed View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Small and medium businesses · Canada via chamber network
Time and delivery Duration to be confirmed by the Chamber
What you learn AI skills and adoption support for Canadian small and medium businesses
Support Google.org-supported programme through the chamber network
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm English / French reach
Confirm before applying Public course tracks, dates, fees, membership rules and learning hours Institution access AI Workforce Readiness consortium Amii
Free for accepted institutions View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Public post-secondary institutions and academic staff · Canada
Time and delivery 3 hours · Student module: 3 hours; institutional programme ongoing
What you learn Curriculum packages, student literacy module and research
Support Curriculum, network and up to $2,000 annual conference travel bursary
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm package languages
Confirm before applying Overlaps National AI Literacy student module; do not count twice Registration offered AI Upskilling Program Skills for Change
Confirm participant fees View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Newcomers, racialized communities, women and youth facing barriers · Canada; Ontario partners
Time and delivery Self-paced course plus live sessions
What you learn AI foundations, ethics and sector applications
Support Live learning, sector bootcamps and 1:1 coaching
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm languages and accommodations
Confirm before applying Cohort hours, fees and seats Registration offered AI Learning Circles: Google AI Essentials Toronto Public Library
Fee not stated on page View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Adults 18+ with basic digital skills · Toronto / virtual; library card online
Time and delivery Estimated 16 hours · 4 weeks: 8 session hours + about 8 coursework hours
What you learn Prompting, daily tasks, AI bias and responsible use; certificate
Support Staff-led peer learning; devices may be available in person
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm session language
Confirm before applying 16 hours is inferred total from session + homework estimates Registration offered AI Learning Circles: Google Prompting Essentials Toronto Public Library
Fee not stated on page View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Adults 18+; some AI experience useful · Toronto / virtual; library card online
Time and delivery Estimated 18 hours · 4 weeks: 10 session hours + about 8 coursework hours
What you learn Prompt frameworks, refinement, data tasks and prompt chaining
Support Staff-led peer learning and course certificate
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm session language
Confirm before applying 18 hours is inferred total; access expires after programme Resource available AI adoption toolkit / learning platform First Nations Technology Council
Public resources View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for First Nations people, governments and organizations · BC-led; online resources
Time and delivery Self-directed
What you learn Indigenous data sovereignty and AI decision resources
Support Documents, field guides and learning resources
Backing Google.org
Language Confirm resource languages
Confirm before applying Exact funded toolkit boundaries and additional support Enrol now Pathways to AI First Nations Technology Council / Mila
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Indigenous people and Indigenous-serving organizations · Online; Indigenous context
Time and delivery 1.5 hours · Anytime; self-paced
What you learn Drafting, summarizing, AI risks and Indigenous data sovereignty
Support Certificate and badge; no equipment or technical support
Backing Microsoft Elevate
Language Confirm course languages
Confirm before applying Accessibility options and learner support beyond materials Resource available AI-Ready Generation Actua / network members
Confirm local activity fees View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Youth, educators and parents · All provinces and territories via network
Time and delivery Workshops, camps and school activities vary
What you learn AI literacy and responsible use through hands-on learning
Support Teaching and family resources; local network delivery
Backing Microsoft Canada / CanCode 4.0
Language Confirm local English / French resources
Confirm before applying Local dates, costs; renewed funding after CanCode 4.0 Resource available Nonprofit AI Impact Hub / skilling CCNDR / Imagine Canada
Confirm credential fees View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Nonprofit and charity professionals · Canada
Time and delivery Resources and pathways vary
What you learn Sector-specific AI learning and responsible adoption
Support Resource hub; role-based learning and microcredentials
Backing Microsoft
Language Bilingual resources stated; confirm each pathway
Confirm before applying Current course catalogue, hours and enrolment terms Resource available AI Skills Navigator Microsoft
Check chosen pathway; free learning options View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Beginners, workers and leaders · Online; available to Canadians
Time and delivery Self-paced pathways vary
What you learn AI foundations and role-relevant credentials
Support Training directory; tool licences and exams may differ
Backing Microsoft
Language Pathway-dependent
Confirm before applying Exam charges and account / tool requirements Resource available Elevate for Educators Microsoft
No-cost programme; confirm chosen tools View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Educators and school leaders · Global, including Canadian educators
Time and delivery Community and credentials; pathway-dependent
What you learn AI use in teaching and school readiness
Support Educator community, resources and credentials
Backing Microsoft
Language Confirm credential languages
Confirm before applying Canadian credential intake, hours and software eligibility Closed cohort Navigating AI: Age of the Agent IPAC / KPMG / Microsoft
Free for public sector employees View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Public servants · Canada
Time and delivery 3.75 hours · 3 × 75-minute sessions; Apr 29–May 13, 2026
What you learn Agents, prompting, ethics and organizational change
Support Additional 2 hours of expert Q&A per cohort
Backing Microsoft / KPMG collaboration
Language Confirm future bilingual cohorts
Confirm before applying Next cohort or recording access; 3.75 hours excludes extra Q&A Enrol now IBM SkillsBuild IBM
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Adults, students and job seekers · Online; available to Canadians
Time and delivery Self-paced; course-dependent
What you learn AI, data, cyber and professional skills; digital credentials
Support Online modules; enhanced support through partners
Backing IBM resources
Language Multilingual; module-dependent
Confirm before applying Selected pathway hours and prerequisites Application offered AI & Data Analytics Program NPower Canada
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Eligible adults 18+ facing employment barriers; prior technical skills · ON / AB / BC Oct cohort; NS / ON later cohort
Time and delivery 15 weeks; mandatory 4-hour weekday workshops + practice
What you learn Data analysis, prompting, Python, visualisation and ETL
Support Instructor-led work; IBM / Google certificates
Backing Donor-supported; course-level grant allocation unconfirmed
Language English
Confirm before applying Seats; page has inconsistent regional summary; confirm residence eligibility Registration offered YESNet Digital Upskilling Youth Employment Services YES
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Youth and staff; platform-specific eligibility · Ontario-led / online
Time and delivery Self-paced; EY / Microsoft pathway 10+ hours, 16+
What you learn AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud and job readiness
Support IBM / AWS / Microsoft platforms; exclusive licenses via YES
Backing IBM / AWS / Microsoft resources
Language Multilingual; pathway-dependent
Confirm before applying Scope beyond Ontario and access period Enrol now AWS Educate Amazon Web Services
Free; no credit card View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Beginners 13+; job board 18+ · Online; available to Canadians
Time and delivery Self-paced; module-dependent
What you learn Cloud and AI foundations; hands-on labs and badges
Support Sandbox practice and learning platform
Backing AWS resources
Language Confirm selected module language
Confirm before applying AI pathway hours Partner intake varies AWS re/Start AWS / local collaborating organizations
Free training; confirm local terms View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Career changers and eligible job seekers · Canadian partners; local intake varies
Time and delivery Cohort-based; partner-dependent
What you learn Skills for entry to mid-level cloud careers
Support Career support via collaborating organization
Backing AWS resources / local partner funding
Language Partner-dependent
Confirm before applying Current Canadian cohorts, duration and prerequisites Enrol now Introduction to Modern AI Cisco Networking Academy
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Beginners · Online; available to Canadians
Time and delivery 6 hours · Self-paced or instructor-led listing
What you learn Chatbot prompts, computer vision and machine translation
Support Course platform; optional local instructor
Backing Cisco resources
Language Confirm selected course language
Confirm before applying Credential and instructor-led availability Enrol now Trailhead AI learning Salesforce
Free learning; exams / production tools separate View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Workers and Salesforce / CRM learners · Online; available to Canadians
Time and delivery Self-paced; trail-dependent
What you learn AI foundations and Salesforce-oriented applications
Support Hands-on modules and badges
Backing Salesforce resources
Language Trail-dependent
Confirm before applying Selected trail hours and production licence costs Resource available Discover Artificial Intelligence (DDN210) Canada School of Public Service
Open version available View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Public servants; modified open version for public · Canada / online
Time and delivery Self-paced; verify current duration
What you learn AI concepts, applications and responsible public-service use
Support Open learning version plus public-service course
Backing Government of Canada delivery
Language English / French versions; verify route
Confirm before applying Full vs modified course access and duration Resource available Ethical Considerations in AI (DDN243) Canada School of Public Service
Open version available View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Public servants; modified open version for public · Canada / online
Time and delivery Self-paced; verify current duration
What you learn Ethical considerations for AI in service design
Support Open learning version and public-service context
Backing Government of Canada delivery
Language English / French versions; verify route
Confirm before applying Modified syllabus and duration Expression of interest Industrial AI & Innovation Bootcamps ICTC
Confirm fees / employer contribution View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Employers and student hires in ICTC WIL programme · Canada; priority industrial sectors
Time and delivery 8 weeks; launch announced Sept 2026
What you learn AI basics, sector applications, agents, robotics and industrial IoT
Support Work-integrated learning; linked student wage subsidies
Backing Government of Canada SWPP
Language Confirm bilingual delivery
Confirm before applying Weekly hours, current seats and participation costs Partner intake varies Upskill Canada training directory Palette Skills / delivery partners
Programme-dependent View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Career changers, workers and employers · Canada; partner-specific
Time and delivery Rapid live / online training; programme-dependent
What you learn Job-linked skills for high-growth industries
Support Employer links and training provider network
Backing Government of Canada
Language Provider-dependent
Confirm before applying Current funding and fees of each cohort Confirm intake AI workforce training support SCALE AI
Funding support; co-payment may apply View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Employers, training providers and eligible learners · Canada; programme-specific
Time and delivery Accredited / customized training varies
What you learn AI and digital intelligence upskilling
Support Co-funded professional / academic training
Backing Canada / Quebec / industry
Language Provider-dependent
Confirm before applying Current subsidy, approved providers and eligibility Resource available Experience AI educator workshops and resources Digital Moment / Raspberry Pi Foundation / Google DeepMind
Free workshops / resources View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Educators and youth · Canada
Time and delivery Workshop and lesson-dependent
What you learn Teach AI principles and applications
Support Teacher workshops and classroom materials
Backing Google DeepMind partnership; CanCode-related work
Language English / French programme
Confirm before applying Current workshop dates and funding allocation Resource available Classroom-ready coding and AI lessons Digital Moment
Free resources View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for K–12 educators and pre-service teachers · Canada / online
Time and delivery Lesson-dependent
What you learn AI and coding lesson delivery for students
Support Learning hub and classroom materials
Backing CanCode support confirmed at organization programme level
Language Confirm individual lesson languages
Confirm before applying Funding renewal; individual lesson duration Resource available Free technology help and webinars Cyber-Seniors
Free View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Older adults and supporting organizations · Canada / online and phone
Time and delivery Appointment / webinar-dependent
What you learn Digital basics, technology confidence and cyber awareness
Support 1:1 help and webinar recordings
Backing Nonprofit resources; current grant not confirmed
Language Confirm language / accessibility support
Confirm before applying Current AI-specific curriculum and Canadian grant support Resource available Training Finder Job Bank / ESDC
Directory free; courses vary View eligibility and sources +
Who it is for Adult learners, workers and job seekers · Canada
Time and delivery Short-duration courses; listing-dependent
What you learn Find training by skill, location and format
Support National discovery directory
Backing Government of Canada
Language English / French directory
Confirm before applying Funding, hours and availability of each listed course 02 / Follow the support
Who is backing the work? Funding commitments, course licences and in-kind resources have different scopes. These records include historical and announced support; a commitment does not mean an individual can apply for that amount.
Amounts are not added together. Some grants sit within larger funds, and overlapping programmes may share the same backing. All monetary figures are in CAD.
National AI Literacy Initiative ISED / Amii National partnership $13,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope National partnership
Support type Federal programme investment
Status and timing Announced Sept 9, 2026
What it supports Free student, educator and public learning
Limits and overlap Distinct from Google.org's $13M fund; do not add participant targets across overlapping streams Funding source ↗ YMCA Google scholarships Google / YMCA Up to 100,000 scholarship licences Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Up to 100,000 scholarship licences
Support type Course access / in-kind value not published
Status and timing Access begins Jan 2027
What it supports AI courses through participating YMCAs
Limits and overlap Seats are not cash; unique learner count and licence term unknown Funding source ↗ Chamber SME AI Adoption Program Google.org / Canadian Chamber More than this amount; Canada $2,700,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope More than this amount; Canada
Support type Corporate philanthropy
Status and timing Announced Oct 1, 2026
What it supports Support over 10,000 SMEs through readiness tracks
Limits and overlap Amount is a lower bound; eligibility and fees not yet confirmed Funding source ↗ AI Opportunity Fund Canada Google.org Prior commitment recapped Oct 1, 2026 $13,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Prior commitment recapped Oct 1, 2026
Support type Corporate philanthropy
Status and timing Existing recipient programmes
What it supports Amii, Skills for Change, TPL and FNTC programmes
Limits and overlap F05 is a recipient grant within this envelope; do not add them Funding source ↗ AI Workforce Readiness grant Google.org / Amii Recipient grant within F04 $5,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Recipient grant within F04
Support type Corporate philanthropy
Status and timing Consortium applications offered
What it supports Institutional curriculum and student literacy
Limits and overlap Subset of F04; overlaps student module under F01; separate funders do not imply unique learners Funding source ↗ CanCode phase 5 ISED 2026–27 to 2027–28 $30,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope 2026–27 to 2027–28
Support type Federal programme investment
Status and timing Applications closed Aug 6, 2026
What it supports K–12 digital and AI skills; teacher PD
Limits and overlap Up to $30M envelope; delivery partners should be checked for awards / learner intake Funding source ↗ CanCode phase 4 ISED Historical 2024–26 phase $39,200,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Historical 2024–26 phase
Support type Federal programme investment
Status and timing Historical funding; verify continuation
What it supports 22 funded organizations; youth and teacher digital / AI learning
Limits and overlap Do not assume phase 4 funding is still available to new applicants Funding source ↗ Mitacs AI Advantage ISED / Mitacs Up to; 5 years starting 2026–27 $162,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Up to; 5 years starting 2026–27
Support type Paid placements / research collaboration
Status and timing Announced Sept 25, 2026
What it supports 10,000 AI-related placements
Limits and overlap Not a general free course; co-funded project and participant eligibility apply Funding source ↗ Upskilling for Industry / Upskill Canada ISED / Palette Skills Original national programme investment $250,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Original national programme investment
Support type Federal upskilling funding
Status and timing Verify current partner cohorts
What it supports Short-cycle employer-driven training
Limits and overlap Historical envelope; not $250M of new funding announced in 2026 Funding source ↗ Digital Literacy Exchange phase 2 ISED Historical 2022–25 phase $17,600,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Historical 2022–25 phase
Support type Federal digital inclusion funding
Status and timing Funding period ended; renewal unverified
What it supports Digital skills for people facing access barriers
Limits and overlap Recipient directory useful for referrals; not a current open grant Funding source ↗ Ontario Job Grant Ontario / federal LMDA Employer training support; current limits need verification Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Employer training support; current limits need verification
Support type Training subsidy
Status and timing Employer application route available
What it supports Third-party training for staff / new hires
Limits and overlap AI training and ThinkStart provider eligibility require programme confirmation Funding source ↗ StrongerBC future skills grant Government of BC Up to per eligible learner $3,500 Scope and source +
Amount scope Up to per eligible learner
Support type Individual training grant
Status and timing 2026–27 applications open
What it supports Eligible short training at public institutions; AI / quantum included
Limits and overlap BC residents 19+; approved programme and full criteria apply Funding source ↗ Skills Development Fund Training Stream Government of Ontario Project-specific awards / rounds Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Project-specific awards / rounds
Support type Provider / organization project funding
Status and timing Check current round
What it supports Projects addressing workforce training needs
Limits and overlap Training project grant; not an automatic subsidy for any AI course Funding source ↗ SCALE AI talent / training Canada / Quebec / industry Programme / recipient-specific Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Programme / recipient-specific
Support type Matched training support
Status and timing Confirm current intake
What it supports AI and digital intelligence workforce training
Limits and overlap Current reimbursement rate and training approval must be checked Funding source ↗ Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative Regional development agencies Original Budget 2024 national envelope $200,000,000 Scope and source +
Amount scope Original Budget 2024 national envelope
Support type Adoption / commercialization contributions
Status and timing Regional status varies; southern ON shown closed
What it supports AI adoption support; training may be eligible in projects
Limits and overlap 2026 strategy also mentions $500M expansion; relationship / operative regional rules require clarification Funding source ↗ Microsoft Canadian skilling partnerships Microsoft Elevate and collaborators Cash and resources; no programme-level amount verified Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Cash and resources; no programme-level amount verified
Support type Corporate resources / partnership funding
Status and timing Multiple ongoing resources; cohorts vary
What it supports Actua, FNTC, nonprofits, IPAC and learning pathways
Limits and overlap Do not treat broader infrastructure investment as training dollars Funding source ↗ IBM SkillsBuild resources IBM Global learning access; Canada accessible Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Global learning access; Canada accessible
Support type In-kind training resources
Status and timing Online enrolment available
What it supports Free learning and credentials
Limits and overlap Canadian-specific cash allocation not established Funding source ↗ AWS training resources Amazon Web Services Global and local partner learning Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Global and local partner learning
Support type In-kind training resources
Status and timing Educate open; re/Start local intake varies
What it supports Cloud / AI courses, labs and career learning
Limits and overlap Course access does not cover production cloud consumption Funding source ↗ Cisco Networking Academy resources Cisco Global learning; Canada accessible Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Global learning; Canada accessible
Support type In-kind training resources
Status and timing Free AI course listing
What it supports Beginner AI learning
Limits and overlap No Canada-specific cash award established Funding source ↗ Salesforce Trailhead resources Salesforce Global learning; Canada accessible Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Global learning; Canada accessible
Support type In-kind training resources
Status and timing Free learning available
What it supports AI / CRM learning and badges
Limits and overlap Certification exams and production licenses are separate Funding source ↗ Public learning resources / directories Government of Canada CSPS / Job Bank operating delivery Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope CSPS / Job Bank operating delivery
Support type Public service resources
Status and timing Public resources available
What it supports Open AI courses and national training discovery
Limits and overlap No programme-specific funding amount established Funding source ↗ ICTC AI bootcamps / SWPP Government of Canada / ICTC Programme support; allocation not published Resources / amount varies Scope and source +
Amount scope Programme support; allocation not published
Support type Federal training / placements support
Status and timing Sept 2026 launch announced
What it supports 8-week AI bootcamps tied to student work placements
Limits and overlap Confirm training fees and separate wage subsidy conditions Funding source ↗ 03 / The delivery network
The people connecting learning to action. Organizations delivering learning, expanding access and supporting workplace change. Inclusion describes their public programmes; it does not imply a partnership with Mohit.AI.