AI Resources for Staff

CSULB recognizes the importance of staff development as part of the Beach 2030 goal to Reimagine Staff and prepare for the future of work.

diagram of upskilling model
The resources listed below have been curated for CSULB staff to support Understanding and Applying AI from the AI Upskilling Framework model.

Understanding AI

LinkedIn Learning and CSU Learn are comprehensive, no-cost learning resources available to staff. Note: login through Single Sign-On to access the courses and videos.

  • LinkedIn Learning:  AI for Staff-Understanding
    This collection of courses and videos includes the following titles:
    • What is Generative AI
    • Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search
    • Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
    • What is Prompt Engineering
    • Working with Microsoft CoPilot in Edge
    • Adobe Firefly
       
  • CSU Learn:  An Introduction to Generative AI
    A Skillsoft course providing an overview of generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. The course will also cover prompt engineering, risks and ethical considerations, copyright, personal data security, and malicious deepfakes.
     

Applying AI

  • LinkedIn Learning: AI for Staff-Applying 
    A curated collection of videos and courses to take you to the next level! Get hands-on with prompting and collaborating with AI assistants and learn how to harness AI for specific tasks and roles. 

    Titles included in this collection include:

    • Intro to Prompt Engineering
    • How to Boost your Productivity with AI Tools
    • AI Productivity Hacks to Reimagine your Workday
    • How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
    • Microsoft CoPilot: The Art of Prompt Writing
    • Adobe Firefly Essential Training
    • Using Adobe Firefly with Photoshop
       
  • CSU Learn: CAISY
    This AI coach will provide you a scenario and you can respond via voice or in a text box, and at the end of the conversation CAISY will give you both positive feedback, points for improvement, and a rating.