Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we teach, learn, and work, and the University of Georgia is embracing this change. From classrooms to research labs to administrative offices, all students, faculty and staff at UGA are being impacted. A foundation in appropriate and effective use of AI tools is essential to becoming an AI-infused University.

At the same time, we recognize that AI’s true value depends on the critical thinking, judgment, creativity, and uniquely human perspectives we bring to it. We strongly encourage you to explore the tools and resources available and to engage thoughtfully with how AI can enhance your work. UGA is committed to supporting your successful, human-centered AI journey.

UGA AI Tools
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All students, faculty, and staff have access to the following tools through their UGA Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts.

Visit the EITS Knowledge Base to learn more about these tools.

When accessing Copilot, Gemini, or NotebookLM through your UGA accounts, your data is processed within UGA’s secure Microsoft 365 environments and Google Workspace. Content used in these tools is not shared with external entities and is not used to train public AI models, helping ensure that your information remains protected and institutionally managed.

AI Training Resources
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Getting Started with AI

 

What Is Generative AI?
Provides an accessible introduction to generative AI for non-technical audiences. It explains how generative AI differs from traditional AI, what language models can and cannot do, and key ethical, legal, and workforce considerations for responsible use.

Building AI Literacy 
Establishes a foundational understanding of how AI works and how it’s used in practice. This course covers predictive vs. generative models, prompt basics, and the importance of ethics, bias awareness, and human oversight. It includes multiple short modules that can be taken individually.

 

Using Microsoft Copilot

 

Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot
Focuses on using Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity. Although the course focuses on Copilot personal accounts, the skills demonstrated apply to UGA’s Copilot environment. The course covers how to use Copilot to generate ideas, summarize data, and solve common work problems. Viewers will learn how to perform robust online searches, generate ideas, and create content. Note: Not all features demonstrated in this video apply to UGA’s Microsoft 365 environment.

Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn
Frames generative AI as workplace infrastructure, not novelty. Developed with Microsoft, the curriculum focuses on functional competence, specifically prompt engineering and Copilot integration in Office 365. It offers a structured approach to reducing friction in daily analysis and communication tasks without overstating the technology’s capabilities. Note: Not all features demonstrated in this video apply to UGA’s Microsoft 365 environment.

 

Using Google Gemini and NotebookLM

 

Productivity with Google Gemini
Explores how to utilize Gemini within Google Workspace to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and facilitate faster decision-making. This course focuses on practical applications that reduce routine administrative effort.

NotebookLM: First Look
Introduces NotebookLM as a research assistant grounded in user-provided sources to reduce hallucinations. This course covers core workflows along with privacy, security, and citation verification considerations.

 

Using ChatGPT

 

How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
Offers an introduction to prompt engineering for research and writing. The course covers techniques for summarizing information, developing user personas, and analyzing stylistic tone. The instruction focuses on structuring inputs to generate consistent, high-quality professional content.

Demystifying ChatGPT and Generative AI: What Every Professional Needs to Know
Provides an overview of generative AI, designed to make complex concepts accessible to a broad non-technical audience. The material focuses on integrating tools like ChatGPT to support daily productivity and problem-solving. This course is an appropriate primer for those seeking to understand the basic mechanics and utility of AI tools.

 

Using AI Responsibly

 

The AI Hub website contains a variety of resources and guidance on how to use AI appropriately when teaching, conducting research, preparing coursework and other administrative uses. For more information, visit the AI Guidance area of UGA’s AI Hub website.

 

Using LinkedIn Learning

 

To access these courses, visit the LinkedIn Learning login page and enter your UGA email address ([email protected]) when prompted. Then log in to UGA SSO with your MyID and password. If you have problems accessing these courses, please visit this support page.

Other UGA Resources
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Have Questions? 

For questions or support, please contact Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) at [email protected] or 706-542-3106.

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