February AI Fundamentals Challenge

Welcome to our first AI Challenge for students! Information Technology has built a self-paced learning path available to all GGC students.  Students that complete the Challenge by Saturday, March 7^th will receive a certificate of completion. Students who complete the Challenge before the end of February will be entered for a prize drawing.

This Challenge will be available via LinkedIn Learning on February 2, 2026. It consists of videos (all under 7 minutes) and activities curated by Information Technology to introduce key concepts related to artificial intelligence, enhance understanding, and provide resources to begin using AI safely and effectively.

Topics covered include:

• AI basics
• Traditional vs. generative AI
• Machine learning
• Large language models (LLMs)
• Prompt writing
• Risks and current issues
• Ethical and responsible use cases
• Using your Microsoft Copilot Chat account

Once students complete all videos and activities (including marking them as complete), they must respond to the form included at the end to receive a certificate of completion from Information Technology and be entered to win a prize.

What is LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning is an online library of on-demand video courses covering topics and skills like business, communication, human resources, graphic design, software development, artificial intelligence, and more. Connecting your GGC LinkedIn Learning account to your personal LinkedIn profile allows the platform to suggest courses related to skills and interests on your LinkedIn profile and provides you the option to post course completions on your profile. For more information on LinkedIn Learning and what it has to offer, visit our LinkedIn Learning IT Services webpage.

How can I get started?

To participate in the LinkedIn Learning AI Fundamentals Challenge, students will have to activate their LinkedIn Learning account. Review our Help Desk instructions to set up your LinkedIn Learning account. Log in to MyCourses beginning February 2^nd at 9:00 a.m. for an announcement containing the link to start the learning path.