Arts Administrators Engage in Practical AI Skills Workshop offered by CIECT

Arts Administrators Engage in Practical AI Skills Workshop offered by CIECT

Friday, August 21, 2026

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Developing Practical AI Skills in the Workplace

CIECT recently hosted an AI Workshop for Arts Administrators, focusing on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools to support administrative work. The training, held on 23 July 2026, was designed to strengthen participants’ practical AI skills and demonstrate how AI and digital technologies can be integrated into everyday administrative tasks.

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Training Overview: Practical AI and Digital Skills

Participants were introduced to practical applications of AI and digital tools relevant to their administrative responsibilities. The session focused on demonstrating how technology can be used to support everyday tasks and improve workplace efficiency. The training entailed:

Building Digital and AI Confidence

The workshop highlighted the importance of moving beyond awareness of AI towards practical AI literacy. By providing staff with opportunities to work directly with AI and digital tools, CIECT aims to support participants in developing the confidence to identify appropriate uses of technology within their professional roles. The combination of AI applications and practical digital skills also demonstrated how different technologies can complement one another to support administrative workflows. This approach enables staff to explore technology not simply as a new tool, but as a means of improving existing processes and working more efficiently.

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Continued Support from CIECT

CIECT remains committed to enhancing digital literacy and AI capacity across the UWC community through targeted training and professional development initiatives for staff and students. Through workshops such as the AI Workshop for Arts Administrators, CIECT continues to empower staff with practical skills that support the effective, responsible, and meaningful use of emerging technologies in higher education.

NB: Departments interested in similar group training sessions are encouraged to contact us at: ictskillstraining@uwc.ac.za

We look forward to continuing to support innovative teaching, efficient administration, and the development of practical digital and AI skills across UWC.