Learning Resources

This list gathers open-source learning resources (articles, policy reports, courses, and toolkits) to complement the AI tools repository.

This repository is aligned with UNESCO’s Digital Transformation and AI Competency Framework. It aims to support civil servants and governments in developing AI and digital competencies, including Digital Planning and Design, Data Use and Governance, and Digital Management and Execution.

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Resource	Description	Audience	Competency	Type
Python Basics for Data Science Description This course, available on edX, provides a foundation in Python programming for data science. Participants learn the basics of Python programming language and gain hands-on experience with data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. The course covers essential concepts and techniques required for data science applications. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Course	This course, available on edX, provides a foundation in Python programming for data science. Participants learn the basics of Python programming language and gain hands-on experience with data manipulation, analysis, and visualization. The course covers essential concepts and techniques required for data science applications.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Course
Service and Digital Toolkit Description The Service and Digital Toolkit offers practical guidance based on real experiences from the Canada Digital Service and partners. Aligned with the Policy on Service and Digital and the Digital Standards Playbook, the toolkit helps civil servants navigate challenges, adopt agile practices and design user-centred digital services. Audience Public sector Competency Digital management and execution Type Toolkit	The Service and Digital Toolkit offers practical guidance based on real experiences from the Canada Digital Service and partners. Aligned with the Policy on Service and Digital and the Digital Standards Playbook, the toolkit helps civil servants navigate challenges, adopt agile practices and design user-centred digital services.	Public sector	Digital management and execution	Toolkit
Service Journey Description A toolkit from the Danish Design Centre that provides guidance on designing and implementing effective service delivery systems. Audience Public sector Competency Digital planning and design Type Toolkit	A toolkit from the Danish Design Centre that provides guidance on designing and implementing effective service delivery systems.	Public sector	Digital planning and design	Toolkit
Simplifying Government Cybersecurity in a Complex Digital World Description This white paper discusses the complexities surrounding government cybersecurity in the digital era. It provides an overview of the challenges faced by governments and presents strategies for simplifying and enhancing cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection of sensitive information. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Reading	This white paper discusses the complexities surrounding government cybersecurity in the digital era. It provides an overview of the challenges faced by governments and presents strategies for simplifying and enhancing cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection of sensitive information.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Reading
Six Steps to Responsible AI in the Federal Government Description This paper by the Brookings Institution outlines a six-step approach to implementing responsible AI practices within the federal government. It provides insights and recommendations for policymakers and government officials on topics such as transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI deployment. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Reading	This paper by the Brookings Institution outlines a six-step approach to implementing responsible AI practices within the federal government. It provides insights and recommendations for policymakers and government officials on topics such as transparency, accountability, and fairness in AI deployment.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Reading
Strategic Foresight Primer Description An EPSC primer introducing key concepts, methods, and benefits of strategic foresight in policymaking. Audience Public sector Competency Digital planning and design Type Reading	An EPSC primer introducing key concepts, methods, and benefits of strategic foresight in policymaking.	Public sector	Digital planning and design	Reading
Summer School on the Law, Ethics and Policy of Artificial Intelligence Description Offered by KU Leuven, the Summer School aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various legal, ethical and policy-related issues around AI and algorithm-driven processes more broadly. As these technologies have a growing impact on all domains of our lives, it becomes increasingly important to map, understand and assess the challenges and opportunities they raise. This requires an interdisciplinary approach, which is why we are collaborating across faculties and departments to organise this Summer School. The programme's goal is to offer participants the latest insights on AI from various perspectives, and in particular the fields of law, ethics and policy. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Course	Offered by KU Leuven, the Summer School aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various legal, ethical and policy-related issues around AI and algorithm-driven processes more broadly. As these technologies have a growing impact on all domains of our lives, it becomes increasingly important to map, understand and assess the challenges and opportunities they raise. This requires an interdisciplinary approach, which is why we are collaborating across faculties and departments to organise this Summer School. The programme's goal is to offer participants the latest insights on AI from various perspectives, and in particular the fields of law, ethics and policy.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Course
Systemic Thinking for Policy Making Description A report by the OECD that explores systems analysis for addressing global policy challenges, with case studies and practical examples. Audience Public sector Competency Digital planning and design Type Reading	A report by the OECD that explores systems analysis for addressing global policy challenges, with case studies and practical examples.	Public sector	Digital planning and design	Reading
Systems Thinking and Situational Awareness (Module 2.4) Description A UNPAN course module introducing systems thinking and its application in public service delivery. Audience Public sector Competency Digital planning and design Type Course	A UNPAN course module introducing systems thinking and its application in public service delivery.	Public sector	Digital planning and design	Course
Systems Thinking: An Introductory Toolkit for Civil Servants Description A UK government toolkit providing an introduction to systems thinking, with practical tools for policy development and implementation. Audience Public sector Competency Digital planning and design Type Toolkit	A UK government toolkit providing an introduction to systems thinking, with practical tools for policy development and implementation.	Public sector	Digital planning and design	Toolkit