Beetroot Academy launches technical training programs for teams

And as these technologies move the field further, without proper understanding, businesses risk falling behind. Now more than ever it’s wise to equip your teams with the knowledge and technical skills needed to develop sustainable, accessible, and secure products that will remain competitive and compliant in the market. 

At Beetroot Academy, we’re well aware of this challenge and have long helped teams at companies both large and small learn to work with emerging technologies. To date we’ve conducted upskilling webinars, workshops, and other training programs for over 1000 participants. 

While doing so, we’ve identified the core challenges that businesses face in upskilling their teams. To help solve these challenges, we’re proud to launch a series of technical workshops aimed at helping teams learn and master working with emerging technologies such as generative AI, cybersecurity, green coding, web accessibility, and more. These are the core technologies that companies will need to integrate into their business in order to keep their competitive edge. 

Let’s take a closer look at these topics

GenAI

Generative AI is transforming the way we work by automating complex tasks, improving decision-making, and fostering innovation. However, many employees either don’t know how to use AI tools in their work, or feel uncertain because they haven’t received proper training. Without a solid understanding and hands-on experience, businesses risk missing out on AI’s full potential and falling behind the competition.

It’s not just about staying competitive: new regulations must also be followed. The European Union has introduced the AI Act, requiring companies to be transparent about their AI usage. If you invest in AI training now, you can make sure you follow the rules and show that your company is forward-thinking and ready to use AI's benefits fully.

Cybersecurity

The global security landscape has become increasingly volatile, especially when it comes to information security. According to Verizon, in 2023 there were 10,626 confirmed data breaches in 94 countries. These breaches cost millions of dollars, impact millions of individuals, and in some cases even place people in risk of real harm. 

Investing in cybersecurity training for teams is a proactive measure to protect a company's data. Employees are the first line of defense against cyber threats, so their information security training should become a priority. Training them to recognize phishing attempts, secure sensitive information, and follow best practices in digital hygiene can greatly reduce the risk of breaches.

Beetroot Academy is proud to work alongside cybersecurity professionals and institutions at the forefront of the current cybersecurity situation in Ukraine. It is through this network of professionals with real-world experience defending both the private and public sector from internationally-organized cyberattacks that we’ve developed a keen understanding of the importance of cybersecurity and how it can be implemented efficiently at scale. 

Green coding

The tech industry has a substantial environmental footprint, contributing to global carbon emissions through energy-intensive processes, data centers, and inefficient software. The information and communications technology (ICT) sector is predicted to use 20 percent of all the world’s electricity by 2025 and emit up to 5.5 percent of all carbon emissions.

Green coding, also known as sustainable software development, is a new way of developing software that aims to reduce this impact. It does this by making code more energy efficient, using renewable resources, and adopting low-impact development practices. 

By learning and implementing green coding practices, business teams can help create more energy-efficient software solutions to reduce their environmental impact and operational costs. Adopting green coding practices is a strategic decision that aligns with a growing need for sustainability in technology. 

Since 2020, Beetroot AB has been partnering with LandLife and the Ukrainian government to reduce our CO2 emissions, through digital and physical means. We’ve combined this experience with a growing network of green coding specialist in the Nordics to help companies measure, assess, and reduce the energy consumption of the products they develop. 

Accessibility

When we think of accessibility, we often limit our imagination to people with physical disabilities. However, accessibility is a concept that applies more broadly, especially in today’s digital landscape. An employee with limited physical abilities, a customer accessing your website with the help of a screen reader, or a user trying to interact with your app while multi-tasking — all these scenarios highlight the need for accessible technology.

Providing web accessibility training for product teams ensures that your products are usable by everyone regardless of limitations, creating a more inclusive experience. Not only is this ethically important, but it also opens your business to a wider audience and can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Accessibility isn't just about compliance; it's about creating a seamless experience for everyone, in any situation.

How Beetroot Academy can help you upskill your team

One of the biggest struggles we see businesses face is getting lost in technologies, terms, and tools that seem to appear with only growing speed. The pressure to keep up with everything is high, and companies may feel uncertain of where to start with their team upskilling.

Our approach: we help you identify the key upskilling challenges your business faces and work with you to learn and implement tools and practices that will help you overcome them. This way, you will spend less time and resources on workarounds and instead develop the skills you need long-term.

Our goal is to empower teams at leading technology companies by teaching them what applies to their unique challenges. Let’s take a closer look at how exactly we can assist you in the learning journey.

Beetroot Academy’s technical training for teams

Across a wide-range of technologies, our 1-2 day team workshops go beyond theory and offer practical strategies developed from real-world scenarios. By tailoring each learning session to your needs, we’ll equip your team with the knowledge and skills you need to maintain your competitive edge. Delivered online or in-person, we help teams of 10-20 participants build hands-on practice that they can implement in their day-to-day. 

Beetroot Academy has conducted numerous workshops with some of the world’s leading tech companies to help them build confidence with emerging technologies. Now we’re ready to bring this training to even more teams. If your goal for 2025 is to build more robust, secure, sustainable, and accessible products—get in touch. We are here to help you reach your goals with hands-on, practical training.