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  • Preparing Educators for the Future: The importance of AI literacy and how to bridge the gap

    Preparing Educators for the Future: The importance of AI literacy and how to bridge the gap

    At Microsoft, we are committed to equipping the next generation of learners, educators, and administrators with cutting-edge AI capabilities and AI skilling resources. By partnering with academic institutions, we provide access to structured AI learning content, skills programs, and certification pathways that enable educators and students to learn, innovate, and be set up for success in an AI-enabled world.

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  • “Build Your Own” O365 Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Public Sector

    “Build Your Own” O365 Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Public Sector

    At Microsoft, we are committed to helping our public sector customers embrace the most cutting-edge technologies while ensuring they have the information they need to enable them to continue to meet their compliance obligations. It is in that spirit, and based on customer feedback that we are pleased to share our revamped “Build Your Own” Data Protection Impact Assessment template for Office 365.

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  • Level up your public sector tech skills by role and task

    Level up your public sector tech skills by role and task

    Get Microsoft 365 training tips for roles like admin officer, contact center agent, health commissioner, police officer, policy advisor, social worker, and more.

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  • Making the case for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transforming Public Services

    Making the case for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Transforming Public Services

    Discover the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public services. This document, developed by Microsoft, delves into the significant impact AI can have on enhancing public sector capabilities, enabling them to be more efficient, accessible, and inclusive.

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  • Manage your public sector data estate: 3 steps to take to harness the full potential of AI

    Manage your public sector data estate: 3 steps to take to harness the full potential of AI

    As the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to expand, public sector organizations are increasingly looking to harness AI to improve operations, enhance services, and safeguard public resources. Taking steps now to prepare your data for AI use will be a good investment of time that will enable you to fully harness the power of AI to enhance decision-making processes and deliver more efficient and effective services to the public.

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  • Prepare for your AI Hackathon: Tips and tricks for public sector innovators

    Prepare for your AI Hackathon: Tips and tricks for public sector innovators

    Hackathons are taking place all over the world with public sector organizations helping public servants learn how to use AI and gain the knowledge and skills they need to help their public sector organization achieve their goals. If you are preparing for an upcoming hackathon, watch this video and gear up for an exciting and productive hackathon experience.

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  • Skilling at Scale: How strategic partnerships are transforming the way public sector organizations deliver skilling

    Skilling at Scale: How strategic partnerships are transforming the way public sector organizations deliver skilling

    In the era of AI, more than ever Government leaders are recognizing the importance of workforce skilling and are leveraging shared service agencies and strategic partnerships to implement continuous training programs at scale that foster a learning culture within their organization and ensures the workforce is AI ready.

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  • Edge Capability in the Era of AI

    Edge Capability in the Era of AI

    Cloud computing continues to emerge as a transformative technology for information-driven operations. Read this new paper and learn more about the evolving Microsoft tactical cloud platform and it’s applications in defense and intelligence operations.

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  • The Importance of Defining the Return on Investment for Skilling within Public Sector Organizations (Part 1) 

    The Importance of Defining the Return on Investment for Skilling within Public Sector Organizations (Part 1) 

    In the era of AI, the skilling of public servants has never been more important. However, unfortunately funding and resources allocated for skilling are often the first to be reduced when there is fiscal pressure. Read how conducting a robust ROI evaluation can help defend these budgets and improve program and employee performance.

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  • Best Practices to Help You Define the Return on Investment for Skilling within Public Sector Organizations (Part 2)

    Best Practices to Help You Define the Return on Investment for Skilling within Public Sector Organizations (Part 2) 

    Microsoft’s Public Sector Center for Digital Skills recently collaborated with the ROI Institute and used their methodology to conduct a comprehensive evaluation study to assess the return on investment (ROI) of one of Microsoft’s customer’s skilling programs. Learn about practices to consider when you conduct your own ROI evaluation of one of your public sector skilling programs. 

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  • Return on Investment Results (Part 3)

    Return on Investment Results (Part 3) 

    Discover the findings from a comprehensive evaluation study conducted by the ROI Institute on the Procurement for Practitioners Program, a 2-day training initiative designed specifically for procurement professionals in the public sector who are navigating the digital era. 

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  • Microsoft Education AI Toolkit

    Microsoft Education AI Toolkit

    A navigator for education institutions to plan their AI journey. This toolkit equips educational leaders at various stages of their AI journey with knowledge, strategies, and tips to confidently advance their use of generative AI technologies.

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  • Moving from “Why AI” to “How to AI” — A Playbook for Governments Procuring AI and GenAI

    Moving from “Why AI” to “How to AI” — A Playbook for Governments Procuring AI and GenAI

    At Microsoft, we have been committed to helping customers with the “Why AI” conversation for some time. However, as we move from the theoretical assessment to the practical application of the technology at scale, we are mindful that we need to do more to help our customers with how to procure and deploy AI.

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  • Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn

    Build Your Generative AI Productivity Skills with Microsoft and LinkedIn

    Learn how to apply generative AI skills to your work to boost your productivity. Transform raw data into meaningful insights, create compelling presentations, and generate creative images using the latest tools.

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  • Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    Discover the skills needed for a career in cybersecurity. Gain a solid understanding of commonly used cybersecurity terms. Explore the current threat landscape and learn the core concepts of cybersecurity.

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  • AI for Managers by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    AI for Managers by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    In this learning path, managers at all levels of the organization will learn practical ways to enhance their effectiveness with generative AI—from making team and one-on-one meetings more effective to giving feedback that gets results. You’ll also learn how to have meaningful career conversations with employees in an AI context, build a collaborative team culture with generative AI, and use AI responsibly.

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  • AI learning journey for Business Leaders

    AI learning journey for Business Leaders

    Explore this Worldwide Learning Collection for people leading AI strategy and adoption in organizations. The content is organized by the following the stages in the AI learning journey: Understanding AI, Preparing for AI, Using AI, Building AI solutions.

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  • AI Skills Navigator

    AI Skills Navigator

    Unlock new opportunities with AI skills that are in demand now and in the future. Use AI to find the learning path that’s right for you.

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  • AI Trainer Toolkit

    AI Trainer Toolkit

    Explore this Worldwide Learning Collection for teachers, trainers, and facilitators who are responsible for providing AI skilling.

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  • AI for Organizational Leaders by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    AI for Organizational Leaders by Microsoft and LinkedIn

    In this learning path, you’ll learn how to make informed decisions about AI adoption and application as an organizational leader. You’ll evaluate the business implications of generative AI and learn how to integrate AI into business strategy, lead responsible AI, build organization-wide AI aptitude, and drive long-term business growth in the age of AI.

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  • Enabling governments to lead in the AI era: A guide for creating a national strategic framework

    Enabling governments to lead in the AI era: A guide for creating a national strategic framework

    It’s up to each country’s government to define the standards for how AI is used, not only by establishing laws and regulations, but by setting an example to follow. Government leaders can build their own national AI strategy to harness the unparalleled capabilities of AI to boost economic performance, streamline governance, and improve public services.

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  • Revolutionizing Public Sector Service Delivery with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

    Revolutionizing Public Sector Service Delivery with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

    Read this new Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study that examines the projected financial benefits public sector organizations may realize by deploying Azure OpenAI Service.

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  • Build and Modernize AI Applications for Public Sector Services

    Build and Modernize AI Applications for Public Sector Services

    Public sector organizations have limited resources yet are always trying to deliver as much as possible for the public. Generative AI is becoming an increasingly important tool in helping public sector organizations in this effort as it can help increase productivity and improve service quality, specifically by building and modernizing applications that use AI capabilities.

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  • Get started with Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty

    Get started with Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty

    Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty is a solution designed to enable public sector organizations to deploy workloads in Microsoft Cloud while helping meet their specific sovereignty, compliance, security, and policy requirements. Take this course to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty and its capabilities.

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  • The Value of Copilot for Microsoft 365 on Public Sector Organizations

    The Value of Copilot for Microsoft 365 on Public Sector Organizations

    Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an AI-powered workplace productivity tool that reduces repetitive tasks, automates processes, and accelerates creativity — all in a secure environment. Read this new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft to understand the value of Copilot for Microsoft 365 for public sector organizations.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 69: Building a Learning Culture for the Age of AI

    Episode 69: Building a learning culture for the age of AI, with Joe Whittinghill

    Joe Whittinghill is the Chief Learning Officer at Microsoft. He joins the podcast to share his lessons in building a learning culture and growth mindset across the organization of 220,000 employees, based in 115 different countries. He shares practical insights as well as perspectives on the neuroscience of learning, and the role of AI, to help us keep up to date at a time when pace of change has never been quicker.

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  • Accelerating Economic Growth in India with Digital Skills and Credentials

    Accelerating Economic Growth in India with Digital Skills and Credentials

    Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi is the former Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) in India. Dr. Kalsi shares how NCVET have been developing a vibrant education and skilling ecosystem, to deliver results both for individuals as well as for the economy of India.

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  • 7 Top Questions Government Leaders Are Asking About AI

    7 Top Questions Government Leaders Are Asking About AI

    Reflections from Ernie Fernandez, Microsoft VP for U.S. State and Local Government, on the common questions he’s hearing from Government leaders

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 68: Data Foundations to Better Serve Canadians: Platforms, Literacy and Responsible AI

    Episode 68: Data Foundations to Better Serve Canadians: Platforms, Literacy and Responsible AI

    Ima Okonny is the Chief Data Officer at Employment and Social Development Canada. Ima leads work across the department of 40,000 people to better understand and use data to deliver services to Canadians, as well as to support policy development and reporting. She joins us on this episode of Public Sector Future to discuss foundational data platform approaches, responsible use of AI, and how she’s building data literacy right across the organization.

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  • Digital Skills Compass

    Digital Skills Compass

    Identify opportunities to learn and stay ahead in a changing world of technology and artificial intelligence -AI with a free skills-check. Get your personalized report:

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  • Introduction to Generative AI

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Watch Kate Maxwell, CTO in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Team at Tech Live London as she presents on Generative AI: Demystifying the Hype, Busting the Myths, and Harnessing the AI Revolution.

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  • Public Sector Tech Community

    Public Sector Tech Community

    Your community for best practices, the latest news, and discussions surrounding the Public Sector, Local and State Governments.

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  • Get Certified: Microsoft Certifications

    Get Certified: Microsoft Certifications

    Earn certifications that show you are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. Microsoft has certification paths for many technical job roles. Each of these certifications consists of passing a series of exams to earn certification.

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  • Power Platform in a Day workshops

    Power Platform in a Day workshops

    Register to attend a virtual one-day training workshop and learn how to use Microsoft’s Power Platform.

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  • Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX)

    Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX)

    Register for this training program that sets a trajectory for aspiring learners and working professionals to be Azure experts. The CLX program offers a personalized journey that aims to optimize learning experience while maximizing return on time invested. The 4 Step Program is purposely driven to deliver exam readiness with a perspective and personalized learning journey, curated to meet every learner’s need.

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  • Optimize government operations with Azure

    Optimize government operations with Azure

    In this learning path, you’ll learn about the value that Azure can bring to governments as they transition their workloads to the cloud. Explore how Azure keeps to strong principles and commitments that give public sector customers confidence that their data is secure.

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  • Microsoft Training & Special Events

    Microsoft Training & Special Events

    Explore special events and learning opportunities created to help you expand your expertise, learn new skills, and build community.

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  • How do we best govern AI?

    How do we best govern AI?

    Read this blog written by Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Vice Chair & President about ways governments should consider policies, laws, and regulations around AI and Microsoft’s commitment to ethical AI.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 54: Curiosity and hope: building foundations for the future workforce

    Episode 54: Curiosity and hope: building foundations for the future workforce

    Washington State is leading the way in using new technologies to engage students and build digital skills. Host Olivia Neal talks to Superintendent Chris Reykdal to learn how they have adopted programs like ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to build interest and excitement, and to develop the foundations for students’ future success.

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  • Future of Infrastructure: Episode 20: Delivering Amazing for the World Cup

    Future of Infrastructure: Episode 20: Delivering Amazing for the World Cup

    Mohamed Abuagla is the Chief Executive for Hayya, the organization in Qatar responsible for helping the country manage the massive influx of people for the World Cup, while providing a seamless experience for fans entering the country, using transportation, and attending the games.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 53: Building a platform for digital skills

    Episode 53: Building a platform for digital skills

    Host Olivia Neal talks to H.E. Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development of the Future in the United Arab Emirates. She explains how the UAE are approaching building digital skills at scale through their Jahiz platform, and why understanding digital needs to start from the top.

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  • Public Sector Procurement Fit for the Digital Age

    Public Sector Procurement Fit for the Digital Age

    Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector team, shares a new paper outlining how public sector organizations can address common issues preventing digital transformation progress and build flexible, collaborative, and outcomes-focused approaches to procurement.

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  • Future of Infrastructure: Episode 19: Infrastructure is Our User Interface for the Planet

    Future of Infrastructure: Episode 19: Infrastructure is Our User Interface for the Planet

    Peter Torrellas is President for Connected Communities at Parsons Corporation leading infrastructure-focused business across cities, transportation, and utilities. Peter joined the podcast to talk about embracing the complexity of infrastructure to implement projects across domains.

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  • Evolving the Skills of Your Public Sector Workforce

    Evolving the Skills of Your Public Sector Workforce

    Whether you’re training employees for the first time, refreshing, or advancing skills, evolving your workforce’s skillset can be a big time and resource commitment for public sector organizations. However, to continue providing vital services to the public, your employees must remain knowledgeable and have the technical skills to keep up with changing technology.

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  • Future of Infrastructure: Episode 18: The Power of Having a Vision

    Future of Infrastructure: Episode 18: The Power of Having a Vision

    Enrique Penalosa, the former mayor of Bogota, Colombia joined the podcast to talk about the importance of having – and sticking to – a clear vision to overcome resistance and drive change at the city level and how it helped him transform Bogota.

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  • Live Panel: A greener public service through tech

    Live panel recording: A greener public service through tech

    Watch the launch of Microsoft’s Public Sector Center of Expertise, featuring a live panel of experts who will discuss how public servants around the world are leveraging technology to create greener governments & societies.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 4 | Seamless services – Digital access to birth certificates

    Episode  4:  Seamless services – Digital access to birth certificates

    In this episode we speak with Yolanda Martínez about one of the key challenges of successful digital transformation, the ability to work across boundaries and barriers to share and use data, and to better deliver services to people who really need them. We discuss how she worked across federal and regional boundaries while leading the National Digital Strategy of Mexico to give everybody the ability to obtain their right to identity through digital access to birth certificates.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 3 | Digital Policing

    Episode 3: Digital Policing

    In this episode we explore the technology and cultural changes that have been put in place by Western Australia’s Police Force. Join us as we sit down with Western Australia’s Assistant Divisional Officer, Darren Henstock.

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  • THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORK

    THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORK

    Discover how emerging technologies support public sectors and address their goals around efficiency, effectiveness, and equity to provide better services for the public. This report explores education, social services, & law enforcement.

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  • Free online courses to help 25 million

    Free online courses to help 25 million

    Microsoft launched an initiative to help 25 million people get new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy. Leverage these free online courses, available to all, that allow governments to digitally upskill their employees.

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  • Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 1 | Rules as Code

    Episode 1: Rules as Code

    New research is rethinking one of the core functions of government – rule making. In this episode, we talk to Alex Roberts, the Deputy Head of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation at the OECD.

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  • Microsoft Learn for Government

    Microsoft Learn for Government

    Empower government transformation with access to learning paths and modules. Through interactive training, develop practical skills and master new concepts at your speed and on your schedule.

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  • Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector

    Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector

    This report identifies leading practices involving the adoption and impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector. Learn about the three elements that public organizations leading in Artificial Intelligence view as important.

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