AdoptAI for Staff Training Program

AdoptAI for Staff is a university-wide initiative designed to ensure all non-faculty SJSU employees are equipped for the evolving digital landscape. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into professional roles across all industries, San Jose State University is committed to delivering on President Teniente-Matson’s vision of #AIEverywhere. This program ensures that our staff members aren't just observers of this change, but active participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed.

AI is rapidly becoming a standard component of our daily workflows. To ensure our community has the agency to navigate these changes effectively, SJSU IT has curated the AdoptAI Learning Path. This resource cuts through the noise of expensive or outdated external certifications to provide a baseline of generative AI literacy tailored specifically to the tools available at SJSU today. Move beyond the "what" of AI to the "how," applying these tools to enhance your day-to-day capabilities. Every course in the AdoptAI Learning Path is virtual and self-paced, enabling you to take the training when you can, where you want, and at your own speed. 

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We recognize the effort required to adapt to new technologies. SJSU IT will be holding monthly and grand prize drawings to celebrate your progress through the AdoptAI Learning Path. At the end of each month throughout Spring 2026, staff who complete any portion of the Learning Path will be entered to win a $25 gift card. Any staff member who completes the entire Learning Path by the end of June 2026 will also be entered into a special grand prize drawing. See the bottom of this page for more details. 

AdoptAI Learning Path

The AdoptAI Learning Path is available through CSULearn and leverages training resources provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office and through LinkedIn Learning.

Both CSULearn and LinkedIn Learning can be accessed using your SJSU credentials. You can also connect your LinkedIn Learning account with your personal LinkedIn account to share any certificates you earn.

AdoptAI Additional Training

For those looking to continue their generative AI training journey, SJSU IT has curated a list of additional optional training. 

"Everyday AI: 15 Practical Skills" consists of 15 challenges you can complete to apply your newfound training to hands-on projects. 

OpenAI offers a number of self-guided "Prompt Packs" that walk you through a series of prompts. We recommend trying the “ChatGPT for any role,” “Prompt Pack for Administrators,” and “5 GPTs That Power Your Campus: Built for Staff & Administrators” exercises.

"Build AI Habits That Set You Apart" is a 45-minute conversation with Conor Grennan, CEO of AI Mindset and Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, about building next-step AI habits. 

Prize Drawings

Staff who complete at least one module of the AdoptAI Learning Path in CSULearn in any month between February 2026 and June 2026 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

On June 30, 2026, all staff who have completed the entire Learning Path and completed the AdoptAI Feedback Survey (included at the end of the Learning Path) will be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing. Keep your eyes on SpartanMessenger to find out what this special giveaway will be!

Winners will be notified on the second working day of the following month. Winners will be required to provide verification of completion of the Learning Path.