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Data and AI in the public service

Today's public service sector is increasingly relying on data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve insights and decision-making. These learning products introduce essential concepts, methodologies, and applications, including generative AI, data analysis, evidence-based decision-making, and ethical considerations.

Data and artificial intelligence

Start with the basics

  1. A Self-Directed Guide to Understanding Data (DDN303)
  2. Introduction to Data in the Public Service (DDN301)
  3. Discover Artificial Intelligence (DDN210)
  4. Using Generative AI in the Government of Canada (DDN321)

Understand the policy direction

  1. 2023–2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service
  2. Policy on Service and Digital
  3. Directive on Automated Decision-Making
  4. Guide on the Use of Generative AI
  5. Government of Canada Data Competency Framework (DDN3‐J03)

Further learning on data

  1. Foundations of Data Analysis: The Analytical Process (DDN320)
  2. The Design Process: Qualitative Data Synthesis (DDN245)
  3. Evidence-Informed Decision-Making: Evaluating Scientific Evidence (TRN503)

Further learning on artificial intelligence

  1. Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence (DDN243)
  2. A Primer on Artificial Intelligence (PDF)

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