Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be powerful study aids when used appropriately. At ACI Learning, we believe AI can help you learn faster, explore concepts more deeply, and improve how you study—when used in the right way.

This guide explains how to use AI responsibly while protecting course materials and aligning with ACI Learning policies.

AI Policy Overview

Your use of AI tools within the ACI Tech Academy program is governed by our AI Provisions policy, which outlines acceptable and prohibited uses of artificial intelligence in relation to course materials.

View the full AI policy here:
https://www.acitechacademy.com/terms-and-conditions/

This policy is designed to:

Protect ACI Learning’s intellectual property
Ensure responsible and secure use of AI tools
Support a structured and effective learning experience

All students are expected to review and follow these guidelines when using AI tools as part of their studies.

Our approach to AI

At ACI Learning, AI is not just permitted—it’s encouraged.

We believe AI should:

Help you spend less time on repetitive tasks
Support deeper understanding of technical concepts
Enable more effective and personalized study habits

At the same time, AI should support your learning—not replace it. Your knowledge, effort, and hands-on practice are still essential to your success.

AI tools are allowed (with appropriate use)

You are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance your learning experience.

You may use AI tools to:

Better understand concepts covered in your courses
Get explanations of technical topics
Practice questions and problem-solving
Organize or summarize your own notes
Explore broader subject matter related to your training
Brainstorm approaches to solving technical challenges

Examples of AI tools include services such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and similar generative AI platforms.
These examples are for illustration only and are not an exhaustive list.

Protecting course materials

All ACI Learning course materials—including:

Ebooks
Labs and lab guides
Videos
Slides and course presentations

…are copyright-protected and provided for your personal use within our platform only.

Your access to these materials is granted as part of your enrollment and is governed by our Terms & Conditions.

What is not allowed

To comply with our AI Provisions policy and protect intellectual property, you may not:

Upload or transmit course materials to any third-party system, including but not limited to AI tools or generative AI platforms
Copy or paste ebooks, lab guides, or course content into external tools or services
Share ACI Learning materials outside the platform
Use external systems to store, process, or distribute proprietary course content

Uploading content into external systems (including AI tools) is considered sharing it with a third party, which is not permitted.

Using ACI’s AI tool: Coach Maci

ACI Learning provides its own AI-powered study tool, Coach Maci, which is specifically designed to work with our course materials.

Unlike third-party AI tools, Coach Maci:

Operates within ACI Learning’s platform and secure environment
Is designed to support your learning using approved content
Allows you to engage with course materials without sharing them outside the platform

Coach Maci helps you:

Stay focused on relevant exam topics
Reinforce key concepts
Practice exam-style questions
Better understand complex material

We strongly encourage using Coach Maci when studying ACI Learning content, as it provides a focused, effective, and compliant way to enhance your learning.

To learn more about Coach Maci and how to use it, please visit:
Getting Started with Coach Maci

Why this matters

ACI Learning’s course content is proprietary and protected under intellectual property laws.

Responsible AI use helps:

Protect course integrity
Ensure fair learning experiences for all students
Maintain the value of your certification training

Be mindful: AI tools can be inaccurate

While AI tools can be helpful, they are not always reliable.

AI systems may:

Provide incomplete or outdated information
Misinterpret questions
Generate incorrect or misleading answers (“hallucinations”)

Best practice:

Verify AI-generated information using trusted sources
Cross-check answers with your course materials
Use AI as a supplement—not a replacement—for your learning

Best practices for using AI effectively

To get the most value from AI tools:

Ask clear, concept-based questions
Describe problems in your own words
Use AI to reinforce—not replace—your coursework
Validate responses using trusted materials
Use AI tools to support practice, review, and understanding
Use approved tools (like Coach Maci) when working directly with course content
Ensure you can explain and apply anything you use from AI tools

Using AI responsibly: Do’s and Don’ts

AI is a powerful tool—but it should be used thoughtfully and responsibly as part of your learning process.

Do:

Review AI-generated responses before using them — AI is a tool, not a final authority
Verify key information and apply your own understanding
Use AI to support your learning, not replace your effort or critical thinking
Be honest in your work — ensure you understand and can explain what you submit
Ask for help if you’re unsure whether something is appropriate

Don’t:

Present AI-generated work as your own without understanding it
Upload or share ACI Learning materials with external tools (including ebooks, labs, and course content)
Rely entirely on AI responses without validating them
Use AI in ways that bypass learning or assessment expectations
Enter proprietary or course-provided content into external tools

You are responsible for your work

When you use AI tools, you are still responsible for:

The accuracy of the information you use
The work you submit
Ensuring your learning reflects your own understanding

AI can support your success—but your knowledge, effort, and judgment are what ultimately prepare you for certification and real-world application.

Related policies

Your use of AI tools and ACI Learning materials is governed by the following:

AI Provisions Policy (within Terms & Conditions):
https://www.acitechacademy.com/terms-and-conditions/
ACI Learning Terms & Conditions:
https://www.acilearning.com/terms-and-conditions/
ACI Tech Academy Regulatory Information:
https://www.acitechacademy.com/regulatory-information/

We encourage you to review these policies to fully understand your responsibilities.

Policy enforcement

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in:

Loss of access to course materials
Academic or disciplinary action
Removal from the program

Questions?

If you’re unsure whether a specific use of AI is allowed, please contact our support team before proceeding—we’re happy to help.

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