AI Training and Development for Staff
This page provides access to a growing list of curated training resources to help staff build knowledge and apply AI tools, like our approved Microsoft Copilot platform, effectively and responsibly.
External Provider Training
This section features recommended courses from outside the University.
1. Introduction to Generative AI – Exploring the Basics
- Provider: Microsoft Learn
- Link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/intro-generative-ai-explore-basics/
- Audience: All staff
- Description: Covers the fundamentals of generative AI, including an introduction to Copilot use cases.
- Est. Time: 1–2 hrs
- Level: AI Aware
2. Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Learning Path
- Provider: Microsoft Learn
- Link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/explore-microsoft-365-copilot-business-chat/
- Audience: Staff (non-technical)
- Description: A learning path to get started with Copilot Chat, covering access, the interface, prompt writing, and productivity uses.
- Est. Time: 2–3 hrs
- Level: Copilot Practitioner
3. Google Prompting Essentials
- Provider: Google (via Coursera)
- Link: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/prompting-essentials-google
- Audience: All staff
- Description: Focuses on the core principles of writing effective prompts. While this uses Google tools, the skills are highly transferable and will help you get better results from any AI, including our approved Copilot tool.
- Est. Time: 6 hours
- Level: Fundamentals
4. Google AI Essentials
- Provider: Google (via Coursera)
- Link: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-essentials-google
- Audience: All staff
- Description: Provides a foundational understanding of key AI concepts, tools, and applications. The principles learned are transferable and provide a strong base for using any generative AI tool responsibly.
- Est. Time: 6 hours
- Level: Fundamentals
Internal Provider Training
Curated modules created by Loughborough University staff.
5. Using AI Tools in Research (LISTO)
- Provider: University Library (LISTO)
- Link: View LISTO Resources
- Audience: Academics & Researchers
- Description: Part of the Library Information Skills Teaching Offer (LISTO). This comprehensive module provides interactive tutorials on using AI effectively and ethically in Higher Education. It includes presentation slides for introducing AI tools to students, guides for maintaining academic integrity, and a curated list of tools to support literature discovery and writing.
- Est. Time: Self-paced
- Level: Research / Instructional