SBCSS has partnered with Softchoice to deliver an immersive training experience, the Copilot Prompt-a-Thon.

 What is a Prompt-a-Thon?

A Prompt-a-Thon is a hands-on learning event to educate participants how to effectively use Generative AI tools to enhance productivity. It differs from the previous trainings in that it will be a hands on, lab style experience that includes specific use case applications, prompt engineering,  simulations, and break outs designed by Microsoft and delivered by trained Softchoice staff. At the end of the training, each participant will receive an official Microsoft Certification.

 Why do a Prompt-a-Thon? 

Build AI Fluency/Literacy of end-users at scale 

      Enable students, faculty, staff, researchers to effectively use GenAI tools to improve their productivity and efficiency. 

      Learn the ‘art’ and ‘science’ of effective prompting techniques in an immersive hands-on environment. 

      Create light-bulb moments – e.g. “I get it now.”, “Wow, I didn’t know you could do that!” 

      Overcome FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) about AI. 

Accelerate Institutional AI Adoption 

      Crowdsource ideation of GenAI use cases / build use case ingestion funnel 

      “Train the Trainer” approach helps build internal champions of AI advocates. 

      Learn how to operationalize AI at Scale - Safely and Securely