AI Training & Resources
AI Training & Resources
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Learn the basics of generative AI and discover resources to help you get started.
Available training includes:
Curated Learning: LinkedIn Learning paths and upskilling recommendations.
State Resources: Free Google AI training for Massachusetts residents.
Core Skills: Guidance on prompt engineering, workflow optimization, and effective tool usage.
Employee Training
Employee Training
There are no training sessions currently scheduled, but more sessions will likely be added in the near future, so please check back here regularly!
New AI training opportunities will also be announced in eDigest. Past topics include:
Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Generative AI
Join ITS for an Introduction to Generative AI training session. We will cover AI terminology, Smith’s AI tools, and prompting fundamentals, with time set aside for experimentation.
Past Sessions:
Tue, June 30, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (virtual) Full
Fri, July 10, 9:00–10:00 a.m. (virtual) Full
Wed, July 15, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (virtual) Full
Employee Workshops
Employee Workshops
There are no workshops currently scheduled, but more sessions will likely be added in the near future, so please check back here regularly!
New AI workshop opportunities will also be announced in eDigest. Past topics include:
Making AI Work for You and Your Team
Making AI Work for You and Your Team
Do you have an administrative task, data puzzle, or manual workflow that eats up too much time? Join ITS and the AI Operational Working Group for a workshop. We’ll brainstorm how existing campus AI tools could help with potential team projects or streamline departmental tasks. Each session is an opportunity to get feedback and ideas from others on how you might use AI tools at Smith and further explore the potential viability of using AI within your department/team.
Sessions are limited to ensure focused, productive conversations. We'll choose a topic theme for each session.
Past Sessions:
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Create a Gemini Gem Digital Assistant
Create a Gemini Gem Digital Assistant
Join ITS for a workshop on how to create a custom Gemini Gem, an AI assistant tailored to individual work and communication styles. Attendees will learn how to build a Gem, collaborate with Gemini to customize it, and leave with a functional Gem of their own. This workshop immediately follows the Introduction to Generative AI training sessions, and participants may attend one or both events.
Past Sessions:
Tue, June 30, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (virtual) Full
Fri, July 10, 10:00–11:00 a.m. (virtual) Full
Wed, July 15, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (virtual) Full
LinkedIn Learning AI Courses
LinkedIn Learning AI Courses
Access to LinkedIn Learning at Smith
Access to LinkedIn Learning at Smith
LinkedIn Learning offers hundreds of videos and courses related to AI. All of these are available to the Smith community for free by signing in to Smith's instance.
Sign In Tip: When signing in to LinkedIn Learning, you may be prompted to connect to your LinkedIn profile. This isn't necessary to access the materials below and you can skip these prompts. If you've previously connected your LinkedIn profile, you may be prompted to enter your personal LinkedIn profile credentials. To verify that you are signed in to Smith's LinkedIn Learning, select your profile pic. Under your name, "Smith College - Current Students & Employees" should display.
Smith ITS Learning Path
Smith ITS Learning Path
Smith ITS has curated a learning path with topics to help you get familiar with some AI basics.
Smith College Learning Path: Introduction to AI (currently under development)
This learning path includes the following courses:
Access the AI Upskilling Framework and More AI Learning Paths
Access the AI Upskilling Framework and More AI Learning Paths
LinkedIn Learning offers over 100 other AI-related learning paths. They have also organized hundreds of AI resources into categories based on level of experience and use of AI tools. This is referred to as the Artificial Intelligence Upskilling Framework. It has 5 levels: Understanding, Applying, Building, Training and Maintaining Models, and Deeply Specializing.
You can start to explore these offerings by visiting the AI showcase area.
Scroll to the section of the page titled LinkedIn Learning Artificial Intelligence Upskilling Framework. From there, use the buttons to filter content by framework level.
The section currently labeled Go Deeper with AI Learning Paths includes a link to more AI learning paths.
Massachusetts AI Hub and Google AI Free Training
Massachusetts AI Hub and Google AI Free Training
The Massachusetts AI Hub and Google have partnered up to offer free AI online training for every MA resident. Select the link below to sign up.
Residents receive free access to the following Google programs (through Coursera) until December 31, 2027:
Google AI Professional Certificate
Google AI Essentials
Google Agile Essentials
Google Career Certificates (e.g., Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management)
Resources for Smith AI Tools
Resources for Smith AI Tools
For more on accessing and using Smith-approved tools, including step-by-step instructions and links to additional resources, select a tool:
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