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What it is
A Skill is a reusable workflow that tells ChatGPT how to perform a specific task consistently. Skills may include instructions, examples and supporting files. This should remain draft until ECU confirms Skills availability and governance.
Responsible use reminder! Use ChatGPT Edu only in accordance with ECU guidance, instructor expectations, and applicable data-protection requirements. Do not enter restricted, confidential, regulated, or sensitive ECU information unless the use case has been approved.
Learning objectives
- Understand what this feature does.
- Know when the feature is appropriate to use.
- Complete the basic setup or usage flow.
- Review results before relying on ChatGPT output.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Sign in to ChatGPT using the ECU workspace.
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Step 2
Open the workspace or profile menu and select Skills, if available.
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Step 3
Select New skill.
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Step 4
Choose create with chat or the available creation option.
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Step 5
Describe the reusable workflow you want the skill to perform.
Step 6
Install or save the skill when creation is complete.
Step 7
Test the skill with sample content.
Step 8
Share with approved users or groups only after review.
Step 9
Update or deactivate the skill if the workflow changes or should no longer be used.
Sample prompt
Create a skill called Meeting Notes. When I share rough meeting notes, turn them into a clean summary with four sections: Summary, Decisions, Action items with owner and due date, and Open questions. Keep it short and in plain language.
Expected result
A new skill appears in the user’s skills list and applies the repeatable format when matching content is provided.
Troubleshooting
- Skills may be beta or not enabled in ECU’s workspace.
- Do not include restricted information or unsupported policy guidance in shared skills.
- Test with safe sample content before sharing.
ECU validation checklist
☐ Whether Skills are enabled for ECU
☐ Who may create and share Skills
☐ Internal review process before publishing Skills
Related ECU resources
- AI at ECU
- ChatGPT Edu at ECU [coming soon]
- Responsible AI / data guidance: [coming soon]
- Submit an ECU support request: [coming soon]