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.

Resource
Digital Public Services: Creating Value Through Citizen-centricity
Description
This blog post discusses the significance of citizen-centric digital public services. It explores the benefits of designing and delivering services that prioritize citizens' needs, preferences, and expectations. The article explores key considerations for building citizen-centric digital services, such as usability, accessibility, personalization, and data privacy.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
Digital Skills and Jobs
Description
This platform provides opportunities for digital skills training and development across different sectors, including the public sector.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Course
Digital Skills in the Public Sector
Description
This collection serves as a repository of resources aimed at enhancing digital skills within the public sector.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Toolkit
Digital transformation in government
Description
This report examines the progress and challenges of digital transformation in government, exploring leadership's role in driving digital change.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
Digital transformation is a leadership problem
Description
This article explores the critical role of leadership in driving successful digital transformation initiatives, emphasizing leaders' need to understand the digital landscape.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
EIT Digital - Digital Skills & Entrepreneurship
Description
This platform offers digital courses and learning resources to enhance digital competencies across various domains.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Course
Elements of AI
Description
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence. Created by the University of Helsinki and Reaktor, "Elements of AI" offers a comprehensive overview of AI technologies, applications, and societal impacts. Participants learn about machine learning, neural networks, ethics in AI, and how AI is transforming various industries.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
Emerging Approaches to Data-Driven Innovation in Europe Webinar
Description
This webinar explores emerging data-driven innovation approaches in Europe and their impact on policymaking.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
Empowering public service: Responsible Generative AI use
Description
"Responsible AI for the Public Sector: Using Generative AI at Work” helps public sector professionals integrate GenAI tools into your government work, enhancing public service delivery while managing risks responsibly.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital planning and design
Type
Toolkit
Enabling Policy-Makers to Become Digital Transformation Leaders
Description
This publication focuses on enabling policy-makers to become effective leaders in driving digital transformation, discussing leadership in shaping digital policies.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
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