Higher Education Professional & Administrators Microcredential - through the Chancellor's Office Canvas

This online course developed at Fresno State University and now offered systemwide will help you learn the AI Tool Basics, including what they are, as well as why, when and how to use them. By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain key concepts and concerns related to generative AI (gAI) and its potential applications in the workplace.
• Evaluate available gAI tools for relevance to professional tasks.
• Identify specific areas where gAI could be applied to streamline workflows or address challenges.
• Consider (self-paced course) or develop (facilitated course) effective prompts for generating relevant and high-quality outputs using gAI tools.
• Explore (self-paced course) or discuss (facilitated course) critical issues related to ethical and responsible use of AI in the workplace.
• Critically assess the quality and reliability of AI-generated outputs for use.

Facilitated by an instructor

Course Commitment: 3 weeks, approximately 20-25 hours
Digital Credential: AI Tools for Higher-Ed Staff Professionals (Facilitated) This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.

Fall 2026 Schedule:

• Session 1: October 5-25, 2026
• Session 2: November 2-22, 2026

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible for a badge/credential.

Higher Education Professional & Administrators Microcredential - through the Chancellor's Office Canvas

This online course developed at Fresno State University and now offered systemwide will help you learn the AI Tool Basics, including what they are, as well as why, when and how to use them. By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain key concepts and concerns related to generative AI (gAI) and its potential applications in the workplace.
• Evaluate available gAI tools for relevance to professional tasks.
• Identify specific areas where gAI could be applied to streamline workflows or address challenges.
• Consider (self-paced course) or develop (facilitated course) effective prompts for generating relevant and high-quality outputs using gAI tools.
• Explore (self-paced course) or discuss (facilitated course) critical issues related to ethical and responsible use of AI in the workplace.
• Critically assess the quality and reliability of AI-generated outputs for use.

Self-Paced without an instructor

Course Commitment: Approximately 6-8 hours

Digital Credential: AI Tools for Higher-Ed Staff Professionals (Asynchronous) This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible for a badge/credential.