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June 30, 2025
New Course: AI Ethics and the Workplace

As AI adoption grows across all areas of business, so do the ethical challenges that come with it. Kubicle’s new course, AI Ethics and the Workplace, helps learners understand how to use AI responsibly by exploring core ethical principles and practical frameworks for evaluation, oversight, and decision-making.

This course is designed to build awareness and promote accountability in the use of AI tools—across teams, processes, and procurement.


Course Overview: AI Ethics and the Workplace
The course introduces learners to six core principles of ethical AI—transparency, accountability, fairness, privacy, reliability and safety, and beneficence—and shows how these can be applied in everyday workplace scenarios. It supports critical thinking, risk recognition, and values-based implementation.

Included Lessons:

  • Introduction to AI Ethics and the Workplace
    Defines AI in the workplace and outlines why ethical use is a growing concern for organizations and individuals.
  • The Pillars of Trustworthy AI
    Introduces a six-pillar ethical framework for evaluating and managing AI use.
  • Building Ethical AI Practices through Values
    Links ethical AI use to organizational values and culture, supporting trust and alignment.
  • When Speed Overrides Ethics
    Explores how performance-driven decisions can compromise fairness and integrity.
  • Who’s Accountable when AI Fails?
    Highlights the importance of clear oversight and accountability structures.
  • Understanding Ethical Risks in AI
    Identifies common risks such as bias, privacy invasion, and systemic exclusion.
  • Uncovering Bias in Algorithms
    Explains how training data and design choices can lead to discriminatory outcomes.
  • Transparency and Explainability
    Emphasizes the need to understand and communicate how AI systems make decisions.
  • Data, Privacy, and Consent
    Focuses on the ethical management of user data and the role of consent in responsible AI.
  • Ethical AI in Content and Communication
    Addresses risks associated with AI-generated content and communication.
  • Hallucinations, Hidden Logic, and Exclusion
    Covers the risk of AI misinformation, hidden logic, and the exclusion of diverse voices.
  • Spotting the Red Flags Early
    Provides techniques for early detection of problematic AI behaviors or use cases.
  • Asking the Right Questions
    Introduces a questioning mindset to guide ethical evaluations of AI tools.
  • Evaluating AI Tools and Vendors
    Applies ethical criteria to vendor selection and procurement decisions.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Apply ethical principles to evaluate AI tools and workplace practices
  • Identify common risks such as bias, exclusion, and misinformation
  • Understand the importance of transparency, accountability, and data protection
  • Recognize early warning signs of unethical AI behavior
  • Support values-based procurement and implementation decisions

This course is ideal for teams adopting or scaling AI tools and for organizations building responsible AI practices into governance, procurement, and training.

June 30, 2025
New Course: Getting Started with SharePoint

SharePoint is a core part of the Microsoft 365 suite, widely used for document management, internal communication, and team collaboration. Kubicle’s latest course, Getting Started with SharePoint, introduces the key features and tools of SharePoint Online, helping learners build confidence in creating, managing, and collaborating through SharePoint sites.

This course provides foundational training suitable for both new users and those transitioning from legacy systems.


Course Overview: SharePoint Essentials
Learners will explore SharePoint’s structure, functionality, and integration across Microsoft 365. From navigation and document libraries to custom lists and Microsoft Teams integration, this course enables learners to support everyday collaboration and file management more effectively.

Included Lessons:

  • Introduction to SharePoint
    Explains SharePoint’s role in Microsoft 365 and its value as a collaboration and information-sharing tool.
  • SharePoint Navigation
    Introduces the SharePoint Online interface, including the Start Page and navigation options.
  • SharePoint and OneDrive
    Clarifies the differences between SharePoint and OneDrive, and how they work together in shared and personal file storage.
  • SharePoint Sites
    Explores Team Sites and Communication Sites—how they differ and when to use each.
  • Creating and Managing Sites
    Covers site setup, template use, member permissions, and basic site management tasks.
  • Pages
    Shows how to create and customize pages using web parts like text blocks, buttons, and images.
  • Document Libraries
    Explains how to manage files collaboratively using version control, metadata, and organization best practices.
  • Lists
    Introduces SharePoint Lists as tools for tracking, data entry, and structured team workflows.
  • SharePoint and Teams
    Details how SharePoint integrates with Microsoft Teams for seamless communication and content access.
  • Best Practices
    Provides guidance on organizing sites, managing access, and maintaining long-term usability.
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls
    Outlines frequent SharePoint mistakes and how to avoid or troubleshoot them effectively.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Navigate and use key features in SharePoint Online
  • Set up and manage Team Sites and Communication Sites
  • Use document libraries and lists to organize content and track work
  • Integrate SharePoint with Teams for more efficient collaboration
  • Apply best practices and avoid common configuration issues

This course is ideal for teams adopting SharePoint or expanding its use across departments, supporting digital collaboration and structured content management.

May 2025
May 30, 2025
New Course: Project Roles and Responsibilities

Effective project execution depends on more than just tools and timelines—it requires clearly defined roles, aligned responsibilities, and structured collaboration. Kubicle’s latest course, Project Roles and Responsibilities, provides a comprehensive guide to the key players in any project, helping organizations improve communication, accountability, and performance across teams.

This course is designed to support cross-functional collaboration and enable professionals to understand their responsibilities within varied project environments.


Course Overview: Project Roles and Responsibilities
This course explores how project teams are structured, the critical functions of each role, and how to foster effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Included Lessons:

  • Project Roles Overview
    Introduces the four primary project roles—project manager, sponsor, team members, and stakeholders—and their contributions to project outcomes.
  • The PM – Responsibilities and Competencies
    Outlines the core duties of the project manager, including planning, execution, monitoring, and the leadership and strategic skills required to succeed.
  • The PM – Ethics and Professional Conduct
    Examines how ethical principles—responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty—inform project decisions and leadership behavior.
  • The Project Sponsor
    Explores the sponsor’s role in strategic oversight, resource allocation, and high-level support for project governance.
  • Project Team Members
    Defines the responsibilities of team members and introduces the RACI model to clarify accountability and streamline coordination.
  • Organizational Structures and Project Impact
    Analyzes how different organizational models (functional, matrix, projectized) affect decision-making, authority, and communication.
  • Stakeholders
    Identifies internal and external stakeholders and examines their role in shaping project direction and delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
    Provides tools for mapping stakeholder influence and tailoring engagement approaches based on interest and impact.
  • Communication: Tools and Channels
    Explores communication styles and platforms, helping learners choose appropriate tools for context and audience.
  • Building a Communication Plan
    Guides the creation of structured communication plans aligned to stakeholder needs and project phases.
  • Leadership Styles
    Introduces various leadership approaches and the importance of emotional intelligence in project environments.
  • Building a High-Performing Team
    Focuses on building team cohesion, navigating conflict, and applying motivational strategies through the stages of team development.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify key project roles and define their responsibilities
  • Understand how organizational structure affects project communication and authority
  • Apply ethical principles in project management practices
  • Engage stakeholders effectively through tailored strategies and structured communication
  • Choose leadership styles and communication tools that support team success
  • Build, manage, and sustain high-performing project teams

This course is ideal for organizations aiming to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, align teams around clear expectations, and improve project leadership at all levels.

April 2025
April 29, 2025
New Course: Getting Started with Projects

Effective project management is a critical capability across industries, enabling teams to deliver work more efficiently and align with strategic goals. At Kubicle, we are continuing to build our project management curriculum with our newest course, Getting Started with Projects. This course introduces the key principles, tools, and stages of project management—designed to build foundational knowledge that supports improved execution, collaboration, and organizational alignment.

This course is suitable for learners who are new to project-based work or who support initiatives that require structured planning and delivery.


Course Overview: Getting Started with Projects
This course provides a practical introduction to managing projects in a business environment. It covers the full project lifecycle—from planning to execution and closure—and equips learners with frameworks to manage time, scope, risk, and stakeholder expectations more effectively.

Included Lessons:

  • Intro to Project Management
    Outlines the purpose and value of structured project management in driving operational efficiency and strategic execution.
  • The Project Manager
    Explores the role of a project manager and how they lead teams, influence stakeholders, and navigate organizational dynamics.
  • Lifecycle and Methodologies
    Introduces key project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and how they structure the project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
  • Defining Scope
    Covers how to define project scope, prevent scope creep, and set boundaries using clear documentation.
  • Deliverables and Milestones
    Explains how to structure outputs and checkpoints to track progress and maintain accountability.
  • Planning
    Introduces planning tools such as Work Breakdown Structures and estimation methods to create realistic project plans.
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
    Focuses on aligning budgets and resources to project objectives, with guidance on estimating costs and managing constraints.
  • Scheduling
    Demonstrates how to build effective schedules using tools like Gantt Charts and Critical Path analysis.
  • Risk Management
    Provides tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to improve project resilience and adaptability.
  • Stakeholder Management
    Covers best practices for identifying stakeholders, managing expectations, and maintaining engagement throughout the project.
  • Execution and Performance Tracking
    Outlines strategies for monitoring progress, ensuring quality, and using KPIs to assess project health.
  • Closure
    Details the steps for closing a project effectively, including performance reviews and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Key Outcomes:
After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Determine the difference between projects and operations
  • Assess the relative strengths of different scheduling techniques
  • Accurately outline the scope of a potential project
  • Determine the difference between deliverables and milestones
  • Draft a work breakdown structure
  • Identify tools like Gantt Charts and Critical Path Method
  • Identify the potential risks of a given project
  • Identify key stakeholders for a given project

This course supports organizations looking to build core project management capabilities across business functions. It can be used as an onboarding resource, a foundation for cross-functional teams, or part of a wider learning path on operational excellence.

April 24, 2025
Stay Ahead of Global Privacy Laws with Our New Course on International Data Regulation

In the global digital economy, understanding how to manage data across borders isn’t just a compliance checkbox—it’s a critical business skill. Our latest course, International Data Regulation, gives learners a comprehensive guide to navigating global data privacy laws, implementing compliance strategies, and staying prepared for the future of ethical tech and privacy.


New Course: International Data Regulation
Explore the legal, ethical, and operational dimensions of protecting personal data worldwide. This course equips professionals with the knowledge to manage compliance risk, handle cross-border data flows, and respond to the privacy challenges emerging from AI, big data, and surveillance technologies.

What’s included?

  • The Importance of International Data Regulation
    Understand the global regulatory landscape and why privacy is a growing strategic priority for businesses.
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals
    Learn the key principles of data privacy—like transparency and accountability—and how they differ from data security.
  • Implementing Privacy and Data Security
    Discover how to embed privacy into systems through Privacy by Design and the crucial role of security in protecting data.
  • Key International Data Regulations
    Compare major regulations like GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and LGPD—understanding their differences, penalties, and global impact.
  • International Data Transfers and Compliance
    Dive into the complexities of cross-border data transfers and the tools organizations use to stay compliant.
  • Data Breaches
    Analyze the causes and consequences of data breaches—and how proactive compliance can reduce risk.
  • Emerging Technologies and Data Privacy
    Explore how AI, IoT, and big data challenge traditional privacy frameworks and require agile governance.
  • Ethical Challenges of AI
    Understand how to approach AI ethically—balancing innovation with fairness, transparency, and international standards.
  • Balancing Surveillance and Consumer Privacy
    Navigate the tension between regulatory surveillance requirements and individual privacy rights.
  • Evolving Data Regulations and Technologies
    Prepare for the future with insights on how laws and technologies continue to shift—and how to stay ahead.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of international data regulation and the risks of non-compliance
  • Distinguish between data privacy and data security
  • Identify and compare global regulations like GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and LGPD
  • Understand challenges around cross-border data transfers
  • Analyze causes of data breaches and prevention strategies
  • Anticipate data privacy challenges introduced by emerging tech
  • Discuss ethical concerns around AI, surveillance, and transparency
  • Stay informed and adaptable in an evolving regulatory landscape

Whether in compliance, tech, legal, or leadership — this course is an essential guide to managing global data responsibly.