Overview
The Digital Skills Academy is a learning initiative focused on building essential digital and technology skills for Texas A&M employees. This program aims to support employees at all levels in developing practical skills related to common workplace technologies, digital tools, and emerging trends that impact how we work.
Strengthen your digital skills for the modern workplace. Explore these hands‑on courses today!
AI@Work: Tools for Today's Workplace
Time: 2 Hours
This interactive virtual course introduces Texas A&M staff to approved generative AI tools—Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM. Participants will learn ways to use these tools to boost productivity and streamline administrative and daily tasks. The session includes live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly and in alignment with university guidelines.
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Excel - Introduction to Excel
Time: 2 Hours
This introductory course provides a practical overview of Excel basics to help employees work more efficiently and confidently. Participants will learn how to navigate worksheets, enter and format data, and use essential features for everyday tasks. Designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher, this course builds a strong foundation for exploring more advanced Excel skills.
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Excel - Cleaning and Preparing Data
Time: 2 Hours
This introductory course is designed to help build confidence working with spreadsheet data. Participants will explore common tools and techniques for organizing, cleaning, and formatting more efficiently. This course is ideal for anyone who works with reports, lists, or large sets of information and wants to use Excel more effectively in their day-to-day work.
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Introduction to Microsoft Teams
Time: 2 Hours
Designed for employees getting started with Microsoft Teams, this introductory course focuses on the core tools that support day‑to‑day collaboration. Participants will explore how to navigate the Teams interface, create and join Teams, organize work using channels, manage membership and settings, post messages, schedule meetings, and collaborate on shared files. The session features instructor‑led demonstrations with built‑in time to practice key skills and apply what’s learned in real time.
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Prompt Essentials: Simple Strategies for Effective Prompting
Time: 3 Hours
Learn how to communicate more effectively with generative AI using practical prompt engineering techniques. This hands-on workshop introduces the RACE framework (Role, Action, Context, Expectations), explores common AI limitations, and provides opportunities to practice creating prompts for workplace learning and productivity tasks. Participants will leave with strategies for using generative AI responsibly and effectively in a higher education setting.
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