The University of Phoenix will work with OpenAI to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence across teaching, student support, career services, operations and research.
The University of Phoenix has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence across teaching and learning, student services, institutional operations, workforce development and research.
The initiative will focus on helping working adult learners develop practical AI skills while examining how Artificial Intelligence can be used to support learning, career progression and institutional services.
According to the university, the collaboration builds on its existing Artificial Intelligence strategy, which already includes AI skills within more than 20 degree programmes, institution-wide AI training for faculty, Microsoft Copilot access for students and AI-powered academic support services.
The organisations will also explore the use of ChatGPT Edu, AI-enabled career services, personalised learning experiences and administrative tools designed to improve operational efficiency and student support.
“Artificial intelligence represents one of the most significant shifts in the future of work since the emergence of the internet,” said Chris Lynne, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Education Partners and President of University of Phoenix. “Our students aren’t preparing for tomorrow’s workforce—they’re already shaping today’s. Together with OpenAI, University of Phoenix has an opportunity to help working adults build practical AI capabilities they can immediately apply in their careers while advancing new understanding of how AI can improve learning, career mobility and workforce success.”
“AI has the greatest impact when institutions combine access to advanced technology with the expertise, vision and support needed to put it to work in meaningful ways,” said Kevin Mills, Head of Education Go-to-Market, OpenAI. “We’re excited to collaborate with the University of Phoenix to expand access to ChatGPT Edu while helping foster the capabilities, culture and confidence needed to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the institution. Together, we’re laying the foundation for new approaches to teaching, learning and student success in the age of AI.”
The collaboration will also support research into Artificial Intelligence adoption among working adults. Because many University of Phoenix students are already in employment, the organisations said the partnership will provide opportunities to examine how AI influences workplace performance, skills development and career progression, with the aim of informing future higher education and workforce strategies.
