This self-paced course includes lectures and educational content from Stanford faculty, instructors, and fellows at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence that will help you understand the opportunities and impact of AI in government. You’ll also find insights from Apolitical and our network of public servants.

In this free introductory course, you’ll discover that you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand how AI impacts you and your work. You’ll learn that AI is not as scary or even as ‘intelligent’ as you first thought, and – as you start exploring potential solutions to old problems – you’ll build the confidence to share what you have learned with your colleagues along the way.

With Google AI Essentials, you'll learn the fundamentals of generative AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience using AI tools to develop new ideas, create content, and speed up daily work tasks.

In this module, you learn about the kinds of solutions AI can make possible and considerations for responsible AI practices.

This short course introduces AI in the Civil Service and sets the stage for further learning. You will explore a timeline of AI adoption in government, reflect on how AI already shapes everyday life, and consider its potential to improve public services.