The first session of the AI training course for academic research was successfully held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 3:30 PM in TIU Main Building – Lab 206. A total of 41 TIU staff members participated.

This event was organized by the IT Department and the Cybersecurity Department, aiming to equip participants with the skills necessary to leverage Generative AI tools for academic research.

Session Details

The session was led by Dr. Hemin Ibrahim, Head of the Cybersecurity Department, who provided valuable insights into Generative AI tools and their applications.

Training Course Overview:

  • Duration: Minimum 10 sessions, from December 5, 2024, to February 13, 2025.
  • Schedule: Every Thursday at 3:30 PM.
  • Venue: TIU Main Building – Lab 206.
  • Session Length: 1 hour (30 minutes of theory + 30 minutes of practical application).

Session 1: Introduction to Generative AI, ChatGPT, and Claude

  • Theory: The session covered a brief introduction to Generative AI, including key tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. It explored their applications in academic research, including text generation, summarization, and data analysis.
  • Lab: Participants engaged in hands-on practice, exploring how to use Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for academic purposes.

We thank all 41 participants for their enthusiastic engagement. This training program aims to equip researchers, faculty, and staff with the necessary skills to leverage AI tools to enhance academic research workflows.

Keywords: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Academic Research, Training Course, Tishk International University, TIU, IT Department, Cybersecurity Department, Dr. Hemin Ibrahim, Claude, Staff Training

Mr. Savriddin giving the opening speech for the training

Dr. Hemin delivering the training course

Training participants listening to the trainer