Learning to use AI tools responsibly
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Members of the University of Toronto community are experimenting with AI and its applications to support their work and productivity. To help guide you, we will be collecting and sharing resources, and professional development opportunities, primarily related to GenAI tools which are being adopted for public use.
We also recognize that AI functionality is being added to existing tools and applications that we all use regularly to perform our tasks. As such, it is beyond the scope of this resource page to list all of these additional tools. Professional staff, in particular, are encouraged to connect with your divisional IT teams for conversations related to learning opportunities around AI functionality incorporated into productivity applications.
Guidelines for using AI tools
We’ve compiled some U of T guidelines and resources for you to consider when using GenAI tools in your work.
Compiled guidelines and resources
- Guideline on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by University Administrative Staff – New*
- Information Technology Services: AI chatbot Microsoft Copilot guidelines
- Information Security Council: Use AI intelligently
- University of Toronto Libraries: GenAI and copyright considerations
- University of Toronto Libraries: Citing GenAI tools
Training and professional development
Certificates, courses, and learning pathways
- Data Sciences Institute: Deploying AI Microcredentials *New
- Data Sciences Institute and the School of Graduate Studies: Data Science Certificate for UofT Doctoral Students
- Data Sciences Institute and Centre for Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering: Machine Learning Bootcamp for Faculty
- ITS miscellaneous: Compilation of resources and updates for tech and non-tech audiences.
- Center for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS): Repository of AI events and resources for researchers
- The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI): Repository of AI webinars and other resources
- School of Continuing Studies: Certificate in AI
- School of Continuing Studies: Certificate in advanced AI
- LinkedIn Learning: AI pathways and courses
- Coursera: AI and machine learning courses, certificates, and pathways
Vetted and supported tools
- Claude for Education – Pilot available for staff, faculty and administrators with a project in mind. If interested, complete the EOI submission form
- Microsoft Protected Copilot Chat – Available for all students, staff, and instructors
- M365 Copilot – The version that is fully integrated with Office 365 for staff and instructors
- Teams Premium – AI meeting assistant for staff and instructors; request via the ESC
- Contact North Teacher’s Assistant Pro – Available for all, but focused on instructor and course designer roles
- Contact North AI Tutor Pro – Available for all, but focused for students
- Azure AI Foundry – via Landing Zones
- Web of Science (WoS) Research Assistant Tool – Multidisciplinary Article Database; managed by UTL
- Scopus AI – Multidisciplinary Article Database; managed by UTL
COMING EVENTS
UTL AI CoP WORKSHOP
Artificial Intelligence x Creativity: Exploring the Possibilities and Potential Impacts on the Information Profession
Thursday, December 4, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm
This workshop introduces information professionals to the evolving world of text-to-image generative AI. These tools offer exciting possibilities for inspiration and representation, but they also raise complex questions about authorship, ethics, and the role of human creativity.
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Artificial Intelligence x Creativity: Exploring the Possibilities and Potential Impacts on the Information Profession
MICROCREDENTIAL ON DEPLOYING AI – DATA SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Courses 100% online - February 9, 2026
Weekly virtual office hours support
The Deploying AI microcredential provides learners with applied skills to move AI models, especially large language models, from experimentation into real-world production environments, a rapidly growing need across sectors.
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THURSDAY@3 – ITS
AI meets procurement: Navigating vendor relations in the age of AI
Dec 4 – Thursdays @3 Series
This panel brings together leaders from information security, the library and procurement to explore how different units across U of T are responding to the influx of AI-enabled products.
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CENTRE FOR TEACHING SUPPORT & INNOVATION – CTSI
Part 3: Developing AI-Literacy Activities for Meaningful Learning
November 20, 12pm – 1:30 pm
The final session focuses on equipping students with the AI literacy skills needed to engage with AI technologies critically, ethically, and effectively.
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Part 3: Developing AI-Literacy Activities for Meaningful Learning