Applied AI for Government IT Professionals

This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative applications within the federal government.

Applied AI for Government IT Professionals Benefits

• This course will empower you to:

  • Foundational Knowledge: Gain a clear understanding of AI concepts and their relevance to government operations.
  • Application Insights: Explore diverse ways AI can enhance efficiency and effectiveness within federal agencies.
  • Risk Management: Learn about the ethical, security, and privacy considerations associated with AI and how to mitigate them.
  • Operational Excellence: Understand the maintenance, operations, and oversight required for successful AI integration.
  • Practical Skills: Engage in hands-on labs to use AI for streamlining data processes, generating insights, and creating powerful reports and dashboards.

• Prerequisites

  • No prior AI experience is required.
  • Familiarity with basic data handling and government operational processes is recommended.

• Exam Information

  • Learning Tree exam included

AI for Government IT Course Outline

Learning Objectives

Introduction to AI and Its Role in Government

• Module 1: Understanding AI
• What is AI? Key concepts and technologies like Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision.
• The role of AI in transforming government services.
• Module 2: AI Applications in the Public Sector
• Real-world case studies of AI use in federal agencies.
• Benefits and challenges of adopting AI.

• Lab 1: Exploring AI Tools
• Hands-on session with AI tools relevant to government functions.
• Lab 2: Ideating AI Use Cases
• Brainstorm and assess AI use cases within your department.

Risk Management and AI Operations

• Module 3: Security, Privacy, and Ethics in AI
• Identifying potential risks such as bias and security vulnerabilities.
• Developing AI policies and data governance practices.
• Module 4: Managing AI Systems
• How to transition AI projects from pilot to production.
• Maintaining and overseeing AI operations and monitoring performance.

• Lab 3: Security Measures for AI
• Apply security best practices to AI models.
• Lab 4: Designing Ethical AI
• Work through real-life scenarios and learn ethical frameworks for AI deployment.

Using AI for Data and Reporting

• Module 5: Streamlining Data with AI
• Transforming raw data into actionable insights.
• Tools for data cleaning, preprocessing, and automating tasks.

• Lab 5: AI for Data Preparation
• Use AI tools to automate data cleaning and improve data quality.

• Module 6: Exploring Generative AI
• How Generative AI, like ChatGPT, can assist in government tasks like report writing and summarization.

• Lab 6: Hands-On with Generative AI
• Experiment with Generative AI to automate content creation and summarize documents.

• Module 7: Creating Dynamic Dashboards and Reports
• Learn how to build AI-powered reports and dashboards that adapt with new data.

• Module 8: Wrap-Up and Future Trends in AI
• Recap of key learnings and discussion of emerging AI trends in the public sector.
• Final Q&A and resources for continued AI learning.