The University of Georgia has launched "AI Literacy for All," an online training course designed to give students, faculty, and staff a baseline understanding of artificial intelligence and the responsible use of generative AI. The university says the course is part of its goal to become an AI-infused institution, and it arrives as AI tools become common in academic and professional settings.
The training is a partnership between UGA's Digital Education Council, Enterprise Information Technology Services, and the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. It serves as a shared resource to establish a consistent understanding of AI across the university community.
What the course covers
The course introduces participants to key concepts in AI through interactive learning activities. Learners explore how generative AI is used in education and other industries, with an emphasis on ethical practices.
The training is delivered through the Digital Education Council's online platform. It's designed as a four-hour introductory experience that can be completed at an individual pace over multiple sessions. Faculty and staff received access on June 3, and students gained access on Aug. 10.
UGA's initiative reflects a broader push in higher education to build AI skills among faculty and students. For those looking for similar structured training, resources like this AI for Education collection cover comparable ground for other institutions and individual educators.
How to access the training
The course is available through the AI Hub under Resources and Tools, or by visiting the AI Literacy for All course link directly. Participants log in with their UGA email address and password, using the same authentication process as UGAMail and Microsoft 365. Some users may be prompted to verify their identity through UGA ArchPass (Duo).
After signing in, participants are directed to the Digital Education Council platform, where the course content and supporting materials are hosted.
Completion and additional resources
Participation is encouraged but not required. Upon completion, participants can download a certificate and may add the credential to their LinkedIn profile as a microcredential.
UGA also points to the AI Hub for additional training materials, guidance, and support resources beyond the introductory course. Faculty and staff with questions can contact the EITS AI Tools Team. Educators seeking more in-depth professional development can also explore an AI Learning Path for Teachers for structured, role-specific training.
Why this matters for educators
For faculty and staff, this course offers a low-commitment way to establish a common vocabulary around AI before students arrive with their own habits and assumptions. The four-hour, self-paced format fits around teaching schedules, and the optional microcredential gives instructors something concrete to show for the time invested. The broader takeaway is that universities are starting to treat AI fluency as a baseline skill, not a specialty - and educators who build that foundation now will be better positioned to guide students through the tools already appearing in classrooms.
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