The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is advancing AI Fluency across Ohio State by offering curated Google Coursera AI learning opportunities for faculty and instructors.
Through OTDI’s partnership with Coursera, the Ohio State’s teaching community can explore AI Fluency Google Learning Paths that guide learners from foundational concepts to more advanced AI applications.
Google Coursera offers structured, self-paced courses that support hands-on skill development and real-world use of AI tools and concepts. Access is available to all faculty and staff at no additional cost. Use your university credentials to log in through the program portal to explore Google AI courses. You may need to register as a new Coursera user to log in. Seats are limited.
OTDI is committed to helping Buckeyes develop AI skills that are thoughtful, ethical and practical. By providing institutionally supported learning pathways, OTDI ensures faculty, staff and students can engage with AI confidently while aligning with university values and expectations. Benefits of AI Fluency Google Learning Content include:
- Build job-ready, practical skills through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
- Earn industry-recognized Google credentials in high-demand areas such as data analytics, project management, IT, UX, digital marketing, and AI fundamentals.
- Support career growth and role mobility by enabling upskilling for current roles and reskilling for new or evolving responsibilities.
- Learn flexibly and at your own pace, making professional development realistic alongside full workloads and competing priorities.
- Gain relevant digital and AI skills that align with modern workplace expectations and emerging tools.
These offerings show Ohio State’s ongoing commitment to innovation and preparing its community for success in a changing digital world. Visit the Approved Tools page on ai.osu.edu to explore other tools that are available for use at Ohio State. The site also features learning resources on the Learn to Use AI page.