Walmart has confirmed and expanded its plans to launch a large-scale AI training and certification program for its employees in partnership with OpenAI. As revealed in management comments on September 28, 2025, starting in 2026, hundreds of thousands of the companys U.S. employees will get free access to specialized courses from OpenAI through the internal "Walmart Academy" educational platform. The program will be multi-tiered, ranging from basic courses on using AI in daily work to advanced certifications in topics like prompt engineering. This move is part of Walmarts larger $1 billion investment program aimed at upskilling its staff. The initiatives goal is not just to familiarize employees with the technology, but to give them practical skills to increase efficiency in logistics, merchandising, and customer service, thereby preparing the workforce for the future of retail.
Walmart Details Plans for Large-Scale Employee Training with OpenAI
