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 learning experiences in essential skills, starting with AI and data. Our approach makes these tools practical and accessible, helping both individuals and businesses use them effectively in their day-to-day work.
We stand against the scaremongering around AI replacing jobs. Instead, we show people how to use AI as a powerful tool that complements their existing strengths, allowing teams to focus on what matters most.
Our Timeline
2024: DOT-ed
We released our personalised learning platform - DOT-ed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Founder - Laura Gemmell
Laura is passionate about making technology work for everyone in society.
A self-described data dork who exists at the intersection of tech and education, Laura brings her mix of industry, academic, and teaching experience to Taught by Humans.
Industry Experience
Over 10 years building tech & data products - PwC, Worldpay, Monzo, early-stage startups
Academic Achievement
PhD in AI Education & Data Skills (awarded a Google Women in Tech Scholarship)
Teaching Experience
Taught at University of Bristol, Coursera, Code First: Girls and Ada the National Digital Skills College
Recognition
Financial Times AI Expert, AI West Steering Committee Member
Education. For Humans. By Humans. Powered by tech.