Building AI Skills for the Non-Technical Government Workforce
This course offers a well-rounded survey of AI for non-technical government staff. It provides an overview of AI and Generative AI fundamentals; examines the use of AI tools and co-pilots for expediting and automating common workplace tasks; presents AI applications in data analysis and visualization, and introduces other AI tools for image and media generation. The course combines lectures with demonstrations.
Duration
1 day
Prerequisites
- No prior technical knowledge is required. Participants should have basic digital literacy and familiarity with common workplace tools like spreadsheets and word processors.
In the duration of this course, students will:
- Gain foundational knowledge of AI and Generative AI applications.
- Learn how to use AI tools to automate and expedite workplace tasks.
- Understand AI-driven data analysis, visualization, and media generation.
- Develop awareness of ethical considerations in using AI in government roles.
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- Morning Session (4 hours)
- Introduction to AI for Government (0.5 hour)
- What is AI and Generative AI?
- Understanding the potential and limitations of AI in non-technical roles.
- Overview of AI ethics, accountability, and public trust.
- Generative AI for Workplace Efficiency (1.5 hours)
- Using AI tools like ChatGPT and other co-pilots for:
- Introduction to AI for Government (0.5 hour)
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- Writing emails, reports, and meeting summaries.
- Drafting policy documents and creating templates.
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- Live demonstration:
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- Automating routine tasks with AI.
- Creating structured documents from unstructured inputs.
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- Hands-on exercise: Participants draft a policy memo or response using a Generative AI tool.
- AI in Data Analysis and Visualization (2 hours)
- Simplifying data interpretation with AI tools (e.g., Google Sheets AI, Tableau GPT, Power BI Copilot).
- Hands-on demo:
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- Analyzing a dataset and creating visualizations using AI assistance.
- Automating charts, dashboards, and insights generation.
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- Discussing limitations of AI in data accuracy and bias.
- Morning Session (4 hours)
- Afternoon Session (4 hours)
- Exploring AI for Image and Media Generation (1.5 hours)
- Introduction to AI tools for image and media creation (e.g., DALL·E, Canva AI).
- Applications for presentations, training materials, and citizen engagement.
- Live demo: Generating images, enhancing designs, and creating short videos with AI tools.
- Hands-on exercise: Participants create visuals for a public awareness campaign.
- Responsible Use of AI in Government Settings (1 hour)
- Importance of ethical AI usage in public service.
- Case studies: Misuse of AI and lessons learned.
- Establishing guidelines for responsible AI use in daily tasks.
- Wrap-Up: AI Skills for the Future (1.5 hours)
- Recap of key concepts and tools introduced during the course.
- Group discussion: Identifying tasks in participants’ roles that could benefit from AI.
- Q&A and brainstorming session: How can AI enhance government services?
- Final activity: Participants outline a simple AI adoption plan for their teams.
- Exploring AI for Image and Media Generation (1.5 hours)
Is there a discount available for current students?
UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.