Governments worldwide are under pressure to deliver faster, fairer, and more transparent services. AI is becoming central to that mission - supporting smarter policy design, stronger security, and citizen services that actually work. The AI in government market is projected to grow from $12.6 billion in 2023 to $78 billion by 2033 (Market.us), reflecting how quickly these skills are becoming essential.
AI in Government
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Beginner level
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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand how AI transforms governance, policy frameworks, and citizen services with real-world case studies.
Apply AI to public safety, security, fraud detection, and predictive policy analysis for better outcomes.
Learn ethical, transparent, and responsible AI integration for trusted governance and decision-making.
Design AI-driven strategies to improve efficiency, service delivery, and long-term public sector innovation.
Skills you'll gain
- Public Administration
- Public Cloud
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Technology Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education Software and Technology
- Case Studies
- Predictive Analytics
- Advanced Analytics
- Public Safety and National Security
- Emerging Technologies
- Responsible AI
- Governance
- Fraud detection
- Health Technology
- IBM Cloud
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
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Taught in English
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Frequently asked questions
No. This course is designed for policy, governance, and public sector professionals, with or without technical skills.
8 hours of self-paced content, including videos, e-book, podcasts, and quizzes.
IBM Watson Government, Microsoft Azure Government, Palantir Gotham, and Accela Civic Platform.
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