If you're comfortable with the basics and eager to dive into the cutting edge of generative AI, you're in the right place! This page is packed with in-depth resources, powerful tools, and expert-level insights to help you take your skills to the next level.
Whether you're looking to refine your expertise or stay ahead in this fast-moving field, we've got you covered. Explore advanced materials, discover new techniques, and gain the knowledge you need to innovate and lead in AI.
AI Guidelines
AI technologies have a profound impact on education, research, and the daily lives of the students, faculty, and staff at Ball State University. While we are optimistic about AI, we understand that these technologies bring their own sets of challenges and must be appropriately addressed. Visit our AI Guidelines page to understand our commitment and your responsibilities for AI.
Tools
Unlock advanced AI tools designed for complex applications and high-level projects. From fine-tuning algorithms to optimizing workflows, these resources will empower you to push the limits of what's possible with AI.
Using Other Advanced AI Tools
For the best experience and security, we recommend using Ball State’s recommended AI tools. If you choose to use other AI tools, be mindful of what you share. Avoid uploading sensitive, personal, or confidential information to ensure your safety. Always review the terms and privacy policies of third-party platforms before use.
NOTE: As of August 1, 2026, Ball State will no longer reimburse faculty and staff for personal AI tool purchases. To request access to Ball State-approved advanced AI tools, please fill out this request form.
Get higher access to new and powerful features to boost your productivity and creativity along with 4x higher usage access than the free version.
NOTE: Google Gemini AI Ultra is not available for educational plans, including Ball State.
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ChatGPT Business provides a structured and collaborative environment for teams to leverage the power of ChatGPT for their work, with features designed to enhance communication, productivity, and knowledge sharing.
Create and edit PDFs, collaborate, and e-sign documents. Interact with your PDF documents for quick answers and one-click summaries. Adobe Acrobat with AI Assistant is included with an Adobe Acrobat subscription for faculty and staff, free from Ball State.
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As you continue with your exploration of artificial intelligence tools, we encourage you to check out these resources to expand your knowledge. Through these courses, you will dive deeper into the possibilities when using AI, and the following resources will prepare you for further discussions and ideas surrounding the fast-moving innovation of artificial intelligence.
Training and Courses for Advanced Users
SkillsBuild from IBM - This free learning path from IBM SkillsBuild is designed for college students interested in building practical skills in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. With dozens of courses to choose from, this path can be customized to support different majors and career goals while providing hands-on learning and industry-recognized digital credentials.
Audience – All users with previous AI experience
Learning Time – Dependent upon course(s) chosen
Gen AI Skills to Drive Productivity - This learning path, created with a variety of Udemy content, is designed for any employee interested in developing skills to enhance communication, optimize productivity, and improve time management. This path can easily be customized to include role-specific applications of GenAI across various roles and industries.
Audience – All users with previous AI experience
Learning Time – 4 hours
Google Cloud Skills Boost Courses - With 980+ learning activities to choose from, Google Cloud has designed a comprehensive catalog with advanced learners in mind. The catalog consists of a variety of activity formats for you to pick from. Choose from bite-size individual labs or multi-module courses that consist of videos, documents, labs, and quizzes. These labs give you temporary credentials to actual cloud resources, so you can learn Google Cloud using the real thing. Earn badges for what you complete, define, track, and measure your success with Google Cloud!
Audience – Curious learners with prior AI knowledge
Learning Time – Dependent upon course chosen
Artificial Intelligence for Beginners - A Curriculum - This is a course hosted by Microsoft for learners to gain practical knowledge and skills in AI tools. This course’s content focuses on users with experience in technology and computer science backgrounds. Learners will participate in course modules to build their skills and knowledge about neural networks and deep learning, TensorFlow and PyTorch, neural architectures, and even less popular AI approaches, such as Genetic Algorithms and Multi-Agent Systems.
Audience – Advanced users with prior technical skills and knowledge
Learning Time – 12 weeks to complete the course