Training Hub for Staff

Master AI Skills for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, research, and education, and UBC is at the forefront of this revolution. The Training Hub is your gateway to developing the skills and knowledge needed to understand and apply AI technologies. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an experienced researcher diving into advanced techniques, our tailored training programs provide accessible learning opportunities for staff, students, and faculty.

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AI Foundations

  • Generative AI Studios
    Generative AI Studios

    The Weekly Wednesday Studio Sessions (1-2pm) are open for all faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan on teaching and learning topics related to the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Stability AI, Google Bard and others.

  • AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals
    AI and Cloud Strategy: Fundamentals

    In this course, explore AI cloud services and gain an understanding of the security concerns that must be addressed as well as the cost-savings associated with the adoption of cloud-based AI solutions.

  • OpenAI Academy
    OpenAI Academy

    Unlock the opportunities of the AI era by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to harness artificial intelligence effectively.

  • Generative AI for beginners – A 12 lesson course 
    Generative AI for beginners – A 12 lesson course 

    Microsoft has created and made freely available a 12 lesson AI course for beginners.

  • Microsoft AI Learning Hub
    Microsoft AI Learning Hub

    Begin your AI learning journey with curated Plans and resources, designed to support business and technical roles, individuals, and organizations in building AI skills.

  • Google AI Essentials
    Google AI Essentials

    With Google AI Essentials, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to help speed up daily tasks, make more informed decisions, and develop new ideas and content.

  • Foundations of Prompt Engineering
    Foundations of Prompt Engineering

    In this course, you will learn the principles, techniques, and the best practices for designing effective prompts. This course introduces the basics of prompt engineering, and progresses to advanced prompt techniques. 

  • Guide on the use of Generative AI
    Guide on the use of Generative AI

    The Canadian federal government has released staff guidelines that can be referenced for use of Generative AI in your daily work.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

  • metaLAB (at) Harvard: AI Pedagogy Project
    metaLAB (at) Harvard: AI Pedagogy Project

    How do we make informed, intentional decisions about the role of AI in the classroom? How can students develop critical relationships with these tools? The…

  • Mastering Generative AI and ChatGPT
    Mastering Generative AI and ChatGPT

    Learn to creatively generate content with expert guidance. Gain practical skills for real-life applications. Whether you’re new or experienced, unleash your creativity!

  • Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy
    Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy

    Leaders like you are asking for tools and resources to better navigate the uncharted territory of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Leading in Artificial Intelligence:…

  • LinkedIn Learning at UBC
    LinkedIn Learning at UBC

    LinkedIn Learning is offering a number of courses on topics such as Generative AI, prompt engineering, AI trends, and more. For those looking to develop…

  • Privacy Impact Assessments for GenerativeAI Instructional Use
    Privacy Impact Assessments for GenerativeAI Instructional Use

    Guidance for instructional use of AI based on current Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) including any recommendations for Instructors with regards to teaching and learning uses for Generative AI Tools at UBC.

  • Academic Integrity at UBC
    Academic Integrity at UBC

    UBC values an educative approach to academic integrity that seeks to support through education and deepen awareness for students and instructors, as well as an approach to academic misconduct that is fair and effective.

  • AI and Society: Ethics and Impact
    AI and Society: Ethics and Impact

    The UBC Micro-certificate in AI and Society: Ethics and Impact is a part-time online program that delves into fundamental concepts of AI systems and gives learners of all backgrounds a framework for exploring and addressing concerns surrounding AI bias, accountability, transparency and human rights.

  • Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI
    Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Generative AI

    Understand the ethical and regulatory landscape with the use of Generative AI and learn how to recognize the potential risks associated with Generative AI.

Teaching and Learning

  • AI Development of Interactive Experiences
    AI Development of Interactive Experiences

    The UBC Micro-certificate in AI Development of Interactive Experiences is a part-time online program that explores the intersection of digital media and AI, with a focus on interactive user experiences and AI-driven business strategies for companies that use media.

  • AI for educators
    AI for educators

    Explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It covers a brief history of AI, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, prompt engineering, responsible use of AI, and uses in a class setting. 

  • Generative AI for Educators
    Generative AI for Educators

    With Generative AI for Educators, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to help you save time on everyday tasks, personalize instruction, enhance lessons and activities in creative ways, and more.