Reducing the Environmental Footprint of Generative AI (DDN1-M01)

Product code: DDN1-M01

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Online

Micro-course

English

Online

Micro-course

French

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Online

Duration

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Audience

Audience

All public servants at all levels

 

Description

Generative AI (GenAI) has quickly become a common part of everyday work, but its use comes with environmental impacts that are often overlooked. This online self-paced micro-course explores how GenAI consumes energy and resources, and how practical changes can help to reduce its footprint. Participants will learn how to use GenAI more efficiently and how to make it more sustainable for their daily tasks.

Topics include:

  • understanding the environmental footprint of GenAI
  • distinguishing between high-impact and low-impact GenAI use
  • reducing energy consumption through more efficient prompts
  • identifying alternatives to GenAI when appropriate

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Date modified: 2026-06-10

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