• About InnovateUS

       

      Free learning on data, digital, and innovation skills for public professionals — at your own pace or live.

      We deliver online learning for public servants by public servants, with an emphasis on evidence-based and equitable approaches. Our curriculum gives you the skills to deliver more effective, equitable, and engaged policies and services.

      What every course gives you

      No cost, always
      At-your-own pace and live sessions
      Certificates of completion
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      Designing Democratic Engagement with AI

                    Practical Strategies for Public Participation

      A free, self-paced course that gives you the skills to design, run and learn from meaningful engagement with communities — and to turn what you hear into decisions.

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      Twelve lessons, from first idea to real impact
      1. Plan engagement with a step-by-step checklist
      2. Set goals and name who owns the outcome
      3. Reach participants beyond the usual suspects
      4. Review public input and act on what you learn
      At-your-own pace
      Certificate of completion
      Meets WCAG 2.1

      Responsible AI for Public Professionals

      Part 1 of 2

      Using GenAI in Government

      A deep dive into how public professionals can leverage Generative AI responsibly.

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      Part 2 of 2

      Understanding Risks and Building Resilience

      Learn about GenAI’s risks — from bias and privacy concerns to deepfakes and misinformation — and the broader societal impacts of this powerful technology.

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      Responsible AI for Public Organizations

      Part 1 of 2

      Designing AI Projects in Government

      Expand AI capabilities in government organizations by understanding AI types, identifying high-impact projects, and improving data quality.

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      Part 2 of 2

      Implementing AI Projects in Government

      Strategies for scaling AI across your organization, focusing on talent acquisition and the ethical considerations unique to GenAI deployment.

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      Responsible AI for Public Sector Legal Professionals

      Part 1 of 2

      Everyday Tools and Best Practices

      AI fundamentals, prompt-writing, and practical GenAI tools for public sector legal work, plus risk mitigation strategies.

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      Part 2 of 2

      Designing AI Policy, Projects, and Societal Impact

      Advanced topics for legal professionals, including data governance and AI project design, alongside broader societal challenges.

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      Additional Courses

      Self-paced course

      What Works: Fast Field Scanning with AI

      Use AI for fast field scanning to identify effective interventions and improve public services.

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      Self-paced course

      Human-Centered Design

      Insights into human-centered design, including problem framing, empathy interviewing, and prototyping.

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      Self-paced course

      Innovation Skills Accelerator

      Develop key skills for creating more effective, equitable, and engaged policies and services.

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