AI Isn't the Future. It's Already Working for the Organisations Using It.
AI is quietly transforming how organisations operate — automating admin, unlocking data insights, saving hours of graft every week. Most grassroots sport organisations haven't been given a way in. The Maikai Sport Skills Academy changes that. Get the practical skills to put AI to work in your role, free up your time for what matters, and put your organisation ahead of the curve.
The World Economic Forum estimates that 170 million new jobs will be created by AI by 2030, and 92 million will be displaced. This is your way to get ahead of it.
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All programmes are fully funded through the Growth and Skills Levy.
Start building your AI Skills skills today
When you're running a small team, time is your most precious resource. AI skills mean you can do more with what you've got — faster, smarter, and without burning out.
- Save hours every week on admin, reporting, communications, and content
- Add real capacity to your organisation without adding headcount
- Use AI creatively to improve your programmes, your outreach, and the way you tell your story
- Free up your team to focus on the work that actually matters — the people
- The organisations that skill up in AI now will be operating at a different level to those that don't within two years. Don't get left behind
Hear what others have said about these programmes
"Building a dedicated prompt library has transformed our recurring tasks. By using AI as our first point of entry, we have significantly reduced time spent on repetitive work while improving consistency."
"The real power of integrated AI is its presence directly within our existing apps. It creates a seamless workflow and has significantly improved daily efficiency."
"AI has become an essential partner for generating first drafts, removing the friction of starting from scratch and allowing more time for refinement."
When can I start?
Next Cohort: Late 2026
Applications are open now on a rolling basis. Submit your Expression of Interest anytime and we'll respond within 5 working days to confirm your place.
Are you eligible?
If most of these sound like you, you're ready to apply.
You are a contracted member of staff working at least 16 hours per week
You have lived in England for at least 3 years and spend at least 50% of your working hours working in England.
You are enrolled on your organisation's PAYE scheme
You can commit to completing 6 hours per week of OTJ learning. What is OTJ?
You have a Manager who can support your learning while on the programme. Who can act as your Line Manager for these programmes?
Ready to take the next step?
Applications are open now. Fully funded, first-come, first-served — learning starts late 2026.
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