About Taught by Humans
Our vision is to empower everyone with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the future of work.
We’re on a mission to deliver flexible, engaging, and accessible learning experiences in essential skills, starting with AI and data. Our goal is to equip individuals and businesses alike to use these tools effectively in their work and life.
We stand against scaremongering around AI replacing human jobs. Instead, we empower people to use AI as a tool that complements their strengths, allowing your team to focus on what matters most.
Our Values
- Always LearningWe embrace a culture of curiosity, growth, and continuous improvement, staying up-to-date with the latest in AI and data.
- Human-CentredWe prioritise a people-first approach, making technology approachable, relevant, and engaging.
- AccessibleWe believe that everyone should have access to the tools and confidence needed to thrive in the modern workplace.
- Impact-DrivenWe focus on delivering real-world outcomes that empower individuals and organisations to succeed.
Our Timeline
2018: Tech education for everyone
Taught by Humans was born with a mission to provide tech education for those who might not otherwise access it. We ran coding clubs for children and work experiences for teenage girls.2020: Online Spreadsheet School
Due to the pandemic, Taught by Humans moved online, focusing on our Spreadsheets Shouldn't be Scary courses and data content.2022: 100 Women Data Confident
We launched a campaign to make 100 women data confident, through 1-2-1 mentoring for data skills, job hunting support, and a 10-week online Google Sheets programme.2023: AI & Data confidence
Taught by Humans has focused our efforts on AI & Data Confidence, ensuring everyone can use these tools in a way which works for them.2024: DOT-ed
We released our personalised learning platform - DOT-ed.Our Founder - Laura
Laura is passionate about making technology work for everyone in society. A self-described data enthusiast who exists at the intersection of tech and education, Laura brings her academic, industry, and teaching experience to Taught by Humans.
- PhD in AI education from the University of Bristol, focused on empowering the public and businesses to learn about AI.
- Over a decade of experience in data and technology, including roles at Monzo, PwC, Worldpay, and various start-ups.
- Teaching qualifications and experience at Bristol University, Code First Girls, Ada the National Digital College, Makers Academy, and Decoded, where she has educated hundreds in tech and data skills.
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