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I created Smart Skills Academy because I believe practical, no-nonsense training should be accessible to everyone - without the jargon, the overwhelm, or the wasted time.
10+ Years of training
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AI for Busy Professionals
NHS & UK Gov
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"In the past 12 months I have consulted for large pharmaceutical organisations and delivered training for the UK Government and the NHS. I was also ranked in the top 3% of ChatGPT users worldwide in 2025."
— GEMMA COLES, FOUNDER