University of Maryland, College Park
Artificial Intelligence In Government Procurement Specialization
University of Maryland, College Park

Artificial Intelligence In Government Procurement Specialization

Harness AI for Faster, Safer Public Procurement. Design and Scale AI Solutions that Reduce Drudgery and Delays in Procurement Workflows

Joe Mariani
Michael Raynor
John Johnson

Instructors: Joe Mariani

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Beginner level
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12 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how AI transforms public procurement, from automation to innovation at scale referencing real-world AI applications.

  • Learn to manage the change, overcome constraints, and truly scale AI adoption within your team and organization.

  • Understand and map out the opportunities to target workflow tasks and reduce drudgery (like paperwork!) through smart AI-workflows.

  • Ensure ethical AI and the correct use of various forms from augmenting to automating tasks through assistants, intelligent workflows, and LLMs.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Artificial Intelligence in Government

Artificial Intelligence in Government

Course 113 hours

What you'll learn

  • Where AI fits in the history of human-machine teaming and how the strengths/weaknesses of different AI tools make them suitable for different tasks.

  • How AI can save government over 1 billion hours, and how to find the opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness in your organization.

  • How government is good at exploring AI, but poor at adopting at-scale. How to overcome government’s unique challenges to scaling AI.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Automation
Category: Scalability
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Natural Language Processing
Category: Technical Consulting
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Procurement
Category: Process Mapping
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

Course 211 hours

What you'll learn

  • Drive successful AI and tech adoption within your organization by analyzing factors enabling or stalling innovation and overcoming cultural barriers.

  • Lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while driving innovative, mission-focused roadmaps.

  • Be able to detect and respond to early signs of market or mission change to safeguard organizational performance and prevent organizational crises.

  • Apply the four innovation models to improve efficiency, service delivery, and policy impact within government environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Innovation
Category: Thought Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Product Improvement
Category: Governance
Category: Persona (User Experience)
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Product Management
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Automation
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Product Roadmaps
Category: Market Research
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Product Lifecycle Management
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Public Policies
AI-Augmented Procurement in Government

AI-Augmented Procurement in Government

Course 311 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze government workflows to identify key incentives and success metrics.

  • Pinpoint performance challenges and map them to specific workplace scenarios.

  • Evaluate opportunities to apply AI and automation tools to address identified challenges.

  • Develop a practical implementation plan that aligns with stakeholder incentives and overcomes barriers to AI adoption.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Process Improvement
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Resource Management
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Scalability
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Customer Success Management
Category: Business Transformation

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University of Maryland, College Park
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