Artificial Intelligence in Government
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how governments deliver services, make decisions, and respond to the needs of citizens. This course explores how AI can improve public sector performance while helping government organizations move beyond experimentation to create lasting, scalable impact.
You'll learn how different types of AI are suited to different tasks, how AI can automate routine work, augment human decision-making, and enable entirely new ways of delivering public services. Through real-world government examples, you'll examine how technologies such as natural language processing and machine learning are being used to improve efficiency, transparency, and innovation.
What makes this course unique is its focus on the strategic implementation of AI in government. Rather than exploring AI technology alone, you'll gain practical insights into measuring value, overcoming organizational barriers, and scaling successful AI initiatives across public sector organizations.
Designed for public sector professionals, policymakers, project managers, technology leaders, students, and anyone interested in digital government, this course will help you understand how to responsibly apply AI to create more effective, citizen-centered government services.
Syllabus
- Welcome to the Course
- Learn about your Instructor and Syllabus.
- Module 1: Introduction and Foreshadowing of AI
- Explore the evolution of automation and artificial intelligence, and examine how emerging technologies are transforming work in government.
- Module 2: Types of AI Technologies and Their Applications
- Learn how different types of AI are suited to different tasks and discover practical principles for applying AI effectively within your agency.
- Module 3: How AI can improve Government's efficiency and effectiveness
- Explore real-world examples of how artificial intelligence is improving government operations and delivering measurable value across organizations. Learn how to evaluate AI’s potential impact and identify opportunities to apply it effectively within your own agency.
- Module 4: The Unique Challenges of AI in Government
- Learn why AI initiatives often struggle to move beyond pilot projects and discover the capabilities needed to successfully implement and sustain AI at scale.
- Final Exam
- Time to test your Knowledge of the Course Material!
- Congratulations!
- Congratulations - Now Keep Learning!
Taught by
Joe Mariani