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Graduate School USA

AI & Data Literacy for the Government Workforce

via Graduate School USA

Overview

Learn foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and data literacy specifically designed for government employees. Explore how data and AI influence decision-making and operations in government settings, while developing skills to interpret charts, graphs, and dashboards effectively. Master the responsible use of AI by understanding ethics and privacy considerations, protecting sensitive data, and recognizing bias and misinformation. Build confidence with data and AI through practical tools and resources for self-learning, and discover how to ask meaningful questions about data and AI applications. Examine real-world examples tailored to different government job types and learn strategies to stay current as technologies continue to evolve in the public sector.

Syllabus

Introduction to AI & Data Literacy

  • Foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and data literacy

How AI & Data Shape Government Work

  • Ways data and AI influence decision-making and operations in government

Reading & Understanding Data Visualizations

  • Techniques for interpreting charts, graphs, and dashboards

Responsible Use of AI

  • Why ethics and privacy matter
  • Protecting sensitive data
  • Recognizing bias and misinformation

Building Data & AI Confidence

  • Tools and resources for self-learning
  • Asking good questions about data and AI

Applications to Your Role

  • Examples tailored to different government job types
  • How to stay current as technologies evolve

Taught by

Bruce Gay, Steve Pesklo, and Brian Simms

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