With the rapid advancement of IT, digital device technology, and AI transformation, staff members often seek out convenient tools to enhance their daily office operations. To address this, HKUST recognizes the importance of IT training and development for general staff, not only to broaden their IT knowledge but also to equip them with skills that can boost efficiency and productivity in their roles.
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Objective
This program aims to equip general staff members with essential IT skills and foster a deeper understanding of technology's role in modern workplaces. By participating in our workshops and training sessions, which incorporate AI-driven problem-solving and interactive elements, you will gain the confidence and competence to effectively utilize IT tools and gadgets, ultimately enhancing your productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
What is Offered
A series of training sessions, ranging from elementary to advanced levels, is offered. The training areas include:
- Cybersecurity Knowledge
- AI Transformation
- Productivity & Collaboration tools: Microsoft, Qualtrics, Foxit, etc.
- Digital AV
- Information System in HKUST
For those who prefer self-paced learning, we also offer a collection of Self-Learning Videos.
Class Offerings and Resources
| Topic | Title | Material | Language | Date |
| AI | AI Foundation with Gemini Enterprise and Gemini Notebook | PDF / Video | English | 24 September 2026 |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Building | PDF / Video | English | 18 August 2026 |
| AI | Exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot for Daily Operations | PDF / Video | English | 11 August 2026 |
| AI | AI Foundation with Gemini and NotebookLM | PDF / Video | English | 04 August 2026 |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Building | PDF / Video | English | 22 July 2026 |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Intro for Productivity Improvement | PDF / Video | English | 13 July 2026 |
| Cybersecurity | Personal Data Privacy by PCPD | English | 08 July 2026 | |
| Cybersecurity | Mobile Security Awareness Seminar | English | 02 July 2026 | |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Building | PDF / Video | English | 18 June 2026 |
| Cybersecurity | Data Protection with Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP) | PDF/Video | English | 12 June 2026 |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Building | PDF / Lab File / Video | English | 29 May 2026 |
| Productivity | Data Analysis II: Building Impactful Reports through Microsoft Power BI (Advanced) | PDF (password: HKUST_202605) |
English | 27 May 2026 |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Intro for Productivity Improvement | PDF / Video | English | 19 May 2026 |
| AI | AI Foundation with Gemini and NotebookLM | English | 04 May 2026 | |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Intro for Productivity Improvement | PDF / Video | English |
23 April 2026 |
| Productivity | Mastering Foxit PDF Editor with AI Features | English | 16 April 2026 | |
| AI | AI Foundation with Gemini and NotebookLM | English | 31 March 2026 | |
| AI | Microsoft 365 Copilot Intro for Productivity Improvement | PDF / Video | English | 23 March 2026 |
| Productivitity | From Data Analysis to Insightful Report | PDF (password: HKust_2026) |
English | 9 March 2026 |
| Productivitity | From Data Analysis to Insightful Report | PDF (password: HKust_2026) |
English | 25 February 2026 |
| Productivitity | From Data Analysis to Insightful Report |
PDF |
English | 27 January 2026 |
| Cybersecurity | Training on Personal Data Privacy by PCPD | Cantonese | 13 January 2026 |
| Topic | Title | Material | Language | Date |
| Productivitity | From Data Analysis to Insightful Report | English | 12 December 2025 | |
| Productivitity | Effective Storage Usage and Management OneDrive, SharePoint and NextCloud | PDF / Video | English | 26 November 2025 |
| Cybersecurity | Data Protection with Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MIP) | PDF / Video | Cantonese | 11 November 2025 |
| AI | New HKUST AI Platform : Open WebUI Training for advance users | PDF / Prompts / Video | Cantonese | 23 October 2025 |
| Productivity | Effective Storage Usage and Management: OneDrive, SharePoint and NextCloud | PDF / Video | English | 17 October 2025 |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Introduction | PDF / Video | English | 15 October 2025 |
| Productivity | Effective Storage usaae and Management: OneDrive, SharePoint and NextCloud | PDF / Video | English | 29 September 2025 |
| Productivity | Mastering PDF Document [Foxit PDF Editor - Basic] | PDF / Video | English | 25 September 2025 |
| Productivity | Mastering PDF Document [Foxit PDF Editor - Basic] | PDF / Video | English | 26 August 2025 |
| AI | New HKUST AI Platform: Open WebUI Training for advance users | PDF / Prompts / Video | English | 22 August 2025 |
| Productivity | Effective Storage usaae and Management: OneDrive, Shared Library and NextCloud | PDF / Video | English | 13 August 2025 |
| Productivity | Advanced Techniques and AI Utilization in Qualtrics and Beyond | Cantonese | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| AI | Leveraging AI for Effective Meetings | PDF / Video | English | 30 July 2025 |
| Productivity | Fundamentals of Survey Creation and Analysis with Qualtrics and Beyond | Cantonese | 23 July 2025 | |
| AI | Leveraging AI for Effective Meetings | PDF / Video | English | 30 June 2025 |
| AI | AI Essentials for General Staff | PDF / Video | English | 16 June 2025 |
| AI | AI Essentials for General Staff | PDF / Video | English | 3 June 2025 |
| Cybersecurity | Data Protection with Azure Information Portection (AIP) | PDF / Video | English | 16 May 2025 |
| AI | AI Literacy for General Staff | PDF / Video | English | 15 May 2025 |
| Cybersecurity | Mobile Device Security | PDF / Video | English | 11 April 2025 |
| Productivity | Introduction to Foxit PDF Editor | Cantonese & English | 6 & 14 January 2025 |