AdoptAI for Staff

AdoptAI for Staff is a university-wide initiative supporting the development of practical AI knowledge for all all non-faculty SJSU employees. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into professional roles, SJSU is committed to helping staff build the skills and confidence to work effectively in an evolving digital environment.

To support this goal, SJSU ITS has curated a collection of learning resources focused on common AI tools, workplace applications and practical use cases. These resources are designed to establish a shared foundation of AI literacy while helping staff identify ways AI may support their day-to-day work.

AdoptAI Learning Resources

The resources below offer a flexible starting point for building practical AI knowledge. Begin with the introductory courses, then explore the hands-on exercises and topic-specific resources that best match your interests and role.

Recommended Starting Points

• Boosting Your Time Management with AI Tools
  Explore ways AI tools can help with prioritization, organization and overcoming common productivity challenges.
• Learning Google Gemini for Business Analysis
  Learn how Gemini can support analysis and integrate with tools in the Google Workspace environment.
• AI Agents Made Simple: Your Zero-to-Hero Guide to Prompting for Work Automation
  Build a foundation in prompting and explore how AI agents can support workplace processes and automation.
• Everyday AI: 15 Practical Skills
  Complete 15 practical challenges designed to build confidence and apply AI skills through hands-on projects.

Explore Practical Applications

OpenAI offers a selection of self-guided prompt packs and resources that demonstrate how AI can support a variety of roles and responsibilities. We recommend exploring:

• ChatGPT for Any Role
• Prompt Pack for Administrators
• 5 GPTs That Power Your Campus: Built for Staff and Administrators

For additional perspective on developing sustainable AI practices, watch Build AI Habits That Set You Apart. This 45-minute conversation with Conor Grennan, CEO of AI Mindset and Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, focuses on building practical habits for continued growth with AI.

These resources are intended to help staff develop a common foundation of AI literacy, discover practical applications and continue building skills over time.