Artificial Intelligence In Government Procurement
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera Specialization
Overview
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Discover how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping government operations in this three-course specialization for working professionals. Learn to harness AI to drive innovation, efficiency, and transparency across public services. Gain the expertise to lead meaningful, lasting transformation through real-world applications and strategic leadership.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Artificial Intelligence in Government
- Course 2: Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI
- Course 3: AI-Augmented Procurement in Government
Courses
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This course emphasizes four main ideas that are central to understanding how AI can impact government operations. - Different types of AI work differently and are suitable for different tasks. - AI can automate, augment, or even add new work, depending on how it is used – each of these creates value in different ways and requires different ways of measuring success. - While AI is already making government operations more efficient and effective, the greatest benefits will come from entirely new ways of working, not just from improving existing processes. - Government is good at piloting new technologies like AI, but can often struggle to scale, because scaling takes different technical and organizational capabilities that are critical to success. Join us and discover how AI applications, such as natural language processing and algorithms, can revolutionize government processes, making them more efficient, transparent, and downright impressive.
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Lead government innovation with skills to detect change early, overcome constraints, and harness AI's power—turn disruption into mission-driven success. Government organizations don’t have the luxury of standing still. Missions change. Budgets shrink. New technologies emerge. In this course, you’ll explore how successful agencies overcome constraints—legal, structural, cultural, and technological—to drive meaningful innovation. Michael Raynor, co-author of The Innovator’s Solution and author of The Three Rules, partners with John Johnson, UMD’s Lead Faculty in Agile and Product Management, to reveal how public sector leaders can sense change early, organize for innovation, and deliver results that matter. Through real-world case studies—from software factories and health exchanges to drone warfare and cloud disruption—you’ll examine how government organizations adapt and thrive in the face of disruption, and how AI is amplifying both the challenges and the opportunities. This course is designed for anyone working in or with government who wants to lead change, not just react to it.
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Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize government procurement. This course empowers public sector professionals to harness AI for faster, smarter, and more cost-effective procurement processes. Explore how modern research and real-world examples reveal AI’s transformative impact on government operations—from individual tasks to agency-wide programs. Learn practical strategies to overcome common barriers, navigate conflicting priorities, and drive meaningful change. Discover how AI can reshape incentives, foster collaboration, and support systemic improvements. Gain actionable insights into scaling AI solutions for lasting results, ensuring your organization is ready to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness. Join us to master the tools and techniques needed to lead AI-driven transformation in government procurement.
Taught by
Joe Mariani, John Johnson and Michael Raynor