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(New!) AI Literacy & Writing in the Workplace
| Program: | Technology Learning, Workplace Knowledge and Skills |
| Presenter: | Patrick Manning, Outreach Director The Writing Center |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/10/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
This workshop explores how GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) can be used to support workplace writing. The workshop will discuss what GenAI is, how it can be used ethically and effectively, research about GenAI in workplace writing, and practical applications for its use. Time will be given for questions and discussion.
(New!) Data Literacy for the Workplace 101
| Program: | Technology Learning, Workplace Knowledge and Skills |
| Presenter: | Sarah Vinski, Director of Data and Analytics Office of the Dean, Pitt Business |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/4/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Do you believe you have what it takes to use data? You might be surprised to discover that you do! This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to show you that harnessing the power of data doesn’t require technical expertise. We’ll go through why it’s important to use data, the types of data you may work with, examples of simple analysis, and some of the resources available at Pitt.
(New!) Gen AI Sandbox (formerly ChatGPT Sandbox)
| Program: | Technology Learning, Workplace Knowledge and Skills |
| Presenter: | J.D. Wright, Teaching and Learning Consultant Center for Teaching and Learning |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 10/29/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Gen AI and other emerging generative-AI technologies are recharting the learning and work landscapes. After starting with the fundamentals of AI—What is it? How does it work? How do I use it? Why is it a big deal?—you’ll have an opportunity to experiment with Gen AI, and learn how to best use this resource while understanding its risks. Please visit OpenAI.com before attending and create a free Gen AI account so that you can get the maximum benefit from this introductory workshop.
After completing this workshop, you will be able to...
1.) Describe some important background about generative AI
2.) Generate content with Gen AI
3.) Start using Gen AI to streamline your work and enhance your output
(New!) Gen AI Sandbox (formerly ChatGPT Sandbox)
| Program: | Technology Learning, Workplace Knowledge and Skills |
| Presenter: | J.D. Wright, Teaching and Learning Consultant Center for Teaching and Learning |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/2/2025 |
| Time: | 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
Gen AI and other emerging generative-AI technologies are recharting the learning and work landscapes. After starting with the fundamentals of AI—What is it? How does it work? How do I use it? Why is it a big deal?—you’ll have an opportunity to experiment with Gen AI, and learn how to best use this resource while understanding its risks. Please visit OpenAI.com before attending and create a free Gen AI account so that you can get the maximum benefit from this introductory workshop.
After completing this workshop, you will be able to…
1.) Describe some important background about generative AI
2.) Generate content with Gen AI
3.) Start using Gen AI to streamline your work and enhance your output
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Alexis Brickel Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/18/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Microsoft Teams is an online collaboration workspace that brings together instant messaging, threaded conversations, meetings, audio or video calls, desktop and file sharing, and more. It works seamlessly with Office 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and OneNote. Topics include: navigation, team creation, meeting creating/joining, channel organization, an overview of posts and files, conversations and reactions, file co-editing, and chatting. Team Management will also be discussed.
IT Fundamentals for Administrators
| Program: | Administrative Professionals Certificate Program, Technology Learning, Workplace Knowledge and Skills |
| Presenter: | Alexis Brickel Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 10/21/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Navigating the world of information technology can seem overwhelming without a foundation of core understandings. This course focuses on three key areas: hardware, software, and security practices. In the hardware portion of the workshop, participants will become familiar with the ports of a computer and associated cables. An overview of the Microsoft Office 365 suite will provide the basis of the software portion of the workshop. Our final topic, information security, will give an overview of best practices for protecting yourself and your data against cyber security threats.
Microsoft Excel: Worksheet, Formula, and Chart Fundamentals
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Mark Mercier Pitt Information Technology |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 10/30/2025 |
| Time: | 2:00PM - 3:30PM |
We'll cover building spreadsheets, worksheet fundamentals, working with basic formulas, and creating charts.
Microsoft OneDrive: Introduction to Pitt's New Cloud Storage Tool
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Alexis Brickel Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/4/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Microsoft OneDrive is the University’s new default save destination for all Office 365 applications, online, and web-based collaboration. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how previously used Box features translate to OneDrive, and how to start using OneDrive today. Topics include Accessing the app, interface overview, managing files and folders, sharing and collaborating, and the OneDrive sync client.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Punch Up Your Presentation
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Mark Mercier Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/12/2025 |
| Time: | 11:00AM - 12:30PM |
A dynamic presentation begins with sound fundamentals. Learn how to format slides, use themes, insert and edit pictures, apply transitions, add animation, and more.
Microsoft Word Fundamentals
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Mark Mercier Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/24/2025 |
| Time: | 2:00PM - 3:30PM |
Microsoft Word 2019 is a powerful word processing application. This workshop will help University faculty and staff become more proficient with Microsoft Word in creating and editing documents. Topics covered include: working with the Ribbon, accessing available templates, document formatting, spell and grammar checking, inserting and formatting graphic images, working with page layouts, using track changes, creating and formatting tables, and printing a document.
Qualtrics Basics: Create Your Own Online Surveys
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Alexis Brickel Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/2/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Pitt’s Online Survey System (Qualtrics) allows you to easily create and distribute surveys, collect data, analyze responses, and present results using professional-quality graphs. Learn how to create a customer satisfaction survey in this hands-on workshop designed for those with little to no experience. Topics include question types, blocks, distribution options, reporting, and more.
Qualtrics Next Steps: Do More with Online Surveys
| Program: | Technology Learning |
| Presenter: | Mark Mercier Pitt Digital |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/10/2025 |
| Time: | 1:30PM - 3:00PM |
This workshop is for staff who are interested in taking their skills using Pitt’s Online Survey System (Qualtrics) to the next level. Participants will use Qualtrics to create a meeting registration survey. Topics include question validation, displ0ay logic, email triggers, contact list triggers, quotas, survey flow, and more.
Technology Topics via LinkedIn Learning
The following LinkedIn courses can be accessed at no charge and at your convenience through your Pitt LinkedIn Learning account: https://www.technology.pitt.edu/services/ondemand-training-linkedin-learning, enter your Pitt username and password, then search for the following course titles.
- Everybody's Introduction to Tableau
- Salesforce for Admins
- SharePoint Online Essential Training: The Basics