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This 5-hour, self-paced course teaches Washington community and technical college faculty and staff how to use AI tools responsibly and effectively. You'll learn to write better prompts, fact-check AI outputs, spot bias, and create assignment guidelines that address AI use. Every module includes hands-on practice and resources you can use immediately in teaching, advising, or administrative work. Learners earn an SBCTC-issued micro-credential for each module and the AI Essentials in Education Completion Badge upon finishing all modules.

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Course Overview

Learn more about how this course is structured.

Module 1: Defining AI

Build foundational knowledge of what AI is and where it shows up in higher education and daily life.

Module 2: The Ethics of AI

Explore key ethical dimensions of AI, from individual responsibility to systemic impact.

Module 3: AI in Action

Learn how to apply AI tools thoughtfully in classrooms, student services, and the workplace.

Module 4: Redefining Work

Understand how AI is reshaping work and collaboration across roles.

Module 5: Navigating Change

Strengthen adaptability and confidence in an AI-driven world through lifelong learning and growth.