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Let’s face it: AI is no longer a “future trend.” It’s the present, and companies that fail to upskill now risk falling behind.

That’s why Canva made headlines recently by giving all 5,000 employees an entire week dedicated to learning AI. Yep, a whole week. No meetings, no deliverables—just time to explore how AI can make them better at their jobs.

It’s bold. It’s expensive. SaaStr estimates it’s a $12-15M investment. And it’s exactly what more companies will need to do to stay competitive.

But will it work? And more importantly, how can your organization draw inspiration from Canva without disrupting your roadmap or productivity?

Let’s break it down.

The leaders of Canva have made it clear: they view AI as a fundamental shift, not just a feature. They’re betting that AI is going to reshape the way work gets done—from design to marketing to ops—and they want every single employee to feel confident using it.

Canva’s AI training wasn’t just a few internal webinars or a Slack channel with tips. Canva put real organizational weight behind this move by pausing everyday work and creating a company-wide learning sprint.

Why? Because the speed of AI adoption isn’t slowing down:

If Canva’s teams don’t know how to leverage AI effectively, they fall behind—not just as individuals, but as an entire company.

Here’s the challenge: most organizations aren’t ready for this shift.

Everyone needs to understand ethical AI, data privacy, and how to work with agentic AI systems that not only follow instructions but also make decisions.

The problem? Training isn’t keeping pace.

Many companies are still stuck in old learning models:

That’s like trying to learn cloud computing in 2005 from a PowerPoint deck.

By the time traditional training catches up, the AI landscape has already changed.

Canva didn’t wait for the perfect curriculum or a 12-month rollout plan. They understood that speed matters more than perfection.

Here’s what they nailed:

✅ Dedicated time – Permitting people to focus on learning instead of cramming it between meetings.

✅ Company-wide buy-in – This wasn’t just an L&D initiative. It came from the top, signaling AI is strategic, not optional.

✅ Hands-on learning – Canva employees weren’t just reading about AI; they were using tools, experimenting, and applying concepts to real work scenarios.

This isn’t just training—it’s a cultural shift toward continuous learning.

Most companies can’t afford to shut down for a week. Even Canva probably felt the cost of pulling 5,000 people out of production.

So, how do you replicate this without blowing up your roadmap?

You focus on just-in-time, high-impact learning.

Instead of pulling your team out for generic sessions, you provide them with targeted training on the skills they need now, delivered in short, expert-led bursts that fit seamlessly into their workflow.

Traditional training models are too slow for AI. You need a way to:

That’s exactly where just-in-time training comes in. Imagine this:

You don’t wait 6 weeks for an internal course to be developed.

You book an expert for next Tuesday, and they run a live, interactive session that’s customized for your tech stack.

That’s the model fast-growing companies are moving toward.

From what we’re seeing at Tami, here are the most in-demand AI training topics right now:

These aren’t “nice-to-have” topics. They’re mission-critical skills for staying competitive.

Canva’s big bet on AI learning should be a wake-up call: your teams need these skills now, not next year.

You don’t need to copy Canva’s exact approach, but you can steal their mindset:

AI isn’t replacing humans. But humans who know AI will replace those who don’t.

Don’t let your team fall behind. Start small, move fast, and build the AI confidence your company needs to win.

At Tami, we help organizations do exactly what Canva did, without the operational headache.

Instead of pulling your entire team out for a week, you can:

✅ Book expert-led AI sessions in days, not months.

✅ Customize training for your tech stack and roles.

✅ Cover everything from prompt engineering to agentic AI—without building a comprehensive in-house curriculum.

Our platform connects you with top instructors who deliver just-in-time, high-impact sessions on:

Canva made AI training a priority, and so should you, without slowing down your business.

Request a demo to see how Tami can deliver the high-impact, live AI training your organization needs to thrive.

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