Information Systems/Technology

This AI Essentials course aligns with the public service transformation strategy, ‘Better Public Services’ which aims to enhance service delivery through technology and digitisation, and will equip participants with the fundamentals of AI, as well as its potential and implications for public service organisations.

AI Essentials is a one-day interactive workshop that will cover the following topics using a mixture of presentations, discussions and groupwork. It provides an opportunity to learn with and from colleagues implementing AI across the public sector.

  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • AI Applications in the Public Sector
  • Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
  • Data Governance, Consistency and Quality
  • People and Structure for AI
  • AI Resources

AI Essentials - Empowering Public Servants with AI Knowledge

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Key Facts

The Institute of Public Administration (IPA), in partnership with the Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform (DPENDR), are facilitating a number of one-day courses for senior leaders, managers, and decision-makers in the public service who are interested in learning how AI could be used appropriately to transform public service delivery.

The course aligns with the public service transformation strategy ‘Better Public Services’ which aims to enhance service delivery through technology and digitisation, and will equip participants with the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as it’s potential and implications for public service organisations.

This course will be delivered online.  Places are limited to 25 per course.

Commences

7 October 2024

Duration

One Day - Online

Fees & Enrolment

Fee: The cost of this one day course is €350 per person.

Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using the online booking option.  Please click the Book Now button above or see the online form below.

Individuals who are paying for themselves must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking. Please select the Individual Button below to book.  

Anyone booking themselves or a colleague on behalf of your organisation and paying with a purchase order number should select the Organisation Button below to book.

All bookings will be confirmed via email.  

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel: (01) 240 3600 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie

All IPA courses are subject to minimum participant numbers. 

Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged.  Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.

Progression

Other Artificial Intelligence courses available at the IPA include:

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The Programme

This AI Essentials course aligns with the public service transformation strategy, ‘Better Public Services’ which aims to enhance service delivery through technology and digitisation, and will equip participants with the fundamentals of AI, as well as its potential and implications for public service organisations.

AI Essentials is a one-day interactive workshop that will cover the following topics using a mixture of presentations, discussions and groupwork. It provides an opportunity to learn with and from colleagues implementing AI across the public sector.

  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • AI Applications in the Public Sector
  • Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
  • Data Governance, Consistency and Quality
  • People and Structure for AI
  • AI Resources
Who is this for?

AI Essentials is for public servants who work at investigating how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used appropriately to transform public service delivery.  Please note that the workshops are currently only open staff of Civil Service Departments and Offices.

Learning Outcomes

As a participant you will learn to:

  • understand the terminology and concepts surrounding AI.
  • describe what AI is and categorise its applications.
  • propose AI solutions for basic business tasks.
  • appreciate the ethical and regulatory considerations, and the importance of fairness, when building AI solutions.
  • understand the key components for running an AI project.
Course Content

This is a one-day, online interactive workshop that will cover the following topics using a mixture of presentations, discussions and groupwork. It provides an opportunity to learn with and from colleagues implementing AI across the public sector.

  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Applications in the Public Sector
  • Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
  • Data Governance, Consistency and Quality
  • People and Structure for AI
  • AI Resources
Course Leader

The course will be delivered online by leading experts in Artificial Intelligence who have experience of developing and also deploying AI projects into both public service organisations and the private sector.

 

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