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

Learning Resources

Resources

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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AI Ethics Course
Description
The AI Ethics Course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ethical considerations in AI development and deployment. It covers topics such as bias, fairness, transparency, accountability, and the societal impact of AI. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary tools and frameworks to make ethical decisions when working with AI technologies.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
AI for Everyone
Description
Created by deeplearning.ai, this course aims to demystify artificial intelligence and make it accessible to a wide audience. Participants learn about AI concepts, applications, and the potential impact of AI on society and industries. The course provides a non-technical overview of AI, enabling learners to understand its capabilities and limitations.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
AI for Media Pluralism and Diversity
Description
In 2024, UNESCO published a Practical Manual on Disability Equality in the Media which includes recommendations for media organizations to adopt accessibility standards and built-in accessibility features in AI to produce information and media content.
Audience
Media sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
AI Fundamentals for Public Servants: Opportunities, Risks and Strategies
Description
This self-paced course helps public servants understand AI's opportunities, risks, and government applications through Stanford faculty instruction, covering technology basics, regulations, and real-world use cases.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
AI Governance Course
Description
Created by BlueDot Impact, a project by former University of Cambridge students, this comprehensive 12-week online course explores the critical intersection of AI governance and safety, focusing on policy approaches to guide AI development. Participants will study emerging risks from advanced AI systems - including implications for biosecurity, cybersecurity, and human decision-making - while learning about proposed governance solutions and technical challenges like AI alignment.
Audience
Judiciary , Media sector , Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
AI Guide for Government
Description
This guide offers comprehensive information on AI adoption in the government context. It provides an overview of AI concepts, implementation strategies, ethical considerations, and case studies, aiming to assist government agencies in harnessing the potential of AI while addressing associated challenges.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Toolkit
AI in Society
Description
Offered by the University of Helsinki, this course explores the societal implications of artificial intelligence. Participants examine the ethical, legal, and social aspects of AI, including topics such as bias, transparency, privacy, and automation. The course encourages critical thinking and responsible use of AI in various societal contexts.
Audience
Judiciary , Media sector , Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
AI Procurement in a Box: AI Government Procurement Guidelines
Description
This document provides guidelines for governments on procuring artificial intelligence solutions, offering a step-by-step approach to AI procurement.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
AI Watch - Artificial Intelligence in Public Services
Description
Published as part of AI Watch, this report examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in support of public services across the European Union (EU). The analysis reveals increasing interest among governments in utilizing AI to enhance governance processes, policy-making mechanisms, and public service delivery.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
AI Watch: European Landscape on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by the Public Sector
Description
This report presents the findings of a comprehensive study conducted by AI Watch, the European Commission's knowledge service for monitoring AI development and impact. The report focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public services and provides insights based on three main pillars: analysis of national strategies, inventory of AI use cases, and in-depth case studies.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
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