Learning Center
Learn Federal AI
Sequenced learning paths and quick tutorials for government staff and contractors navigating the federal AI landscape.
Structured learning
Learning Paths
Sequenced modules with progress tracking. Pick the path that matches your role.
Federal AI 101
Start here. A ground-up introduction to AI in the federal government — what it is, why it matters, who the key players are, and how existing law and policy shape what agencies can do.
- 1
What Is AI? A Federal Lens
25 min
- 2
The Policy Landscape
30 min
- 3
Who Does What: CAIOs, ISSOs, PMs
20 min
- 4
How AI Gets Authorized (ATO Basics)
35 min
- 5
Ethical & Legal Constraints
30 min
- 6
Your First AI Use Case
20 min
Buying AI Responsibly
For contracting officers, program managers, and BD professionals. Covers the full lifecycle from requirements writing through vendor evaluation to contract award.
- 1
Writing AI Requirements That Work
40 min
- 2
NAICS, PSC, and AI Solicitations
25 min
- 3
Evaluating AI Vendors
45 min
- 4
Contract Clauses for AI
30 min
- 5
SAM.gov & Opportunity Research
30 min
- 6
Responsible AI in Solicitations
35 min
- 7
Post-Award AI Oversight
25 min
Governing AI at Scale
Advanced track for CAIOs, governance leads, and senior officials. Covers building agency-wide AI governance programs, risk frameworks, and compliance reporting.
- 1
Building Your AI Inventory
50 min
- 2
Risk Tiering and Impact Assessment
60 min
- 3
NIST AI RMF in Practice
70 min
- 4
Oversight Structures & Reporting
50 min
- 5
Incident Response for AI
50 min
Quick wins
Tutorials
Standalone short-form tutorials — no account required.
Reading a NIST AI RMF Profile
How to read and use an AI RMF profile document to guide your risk management approach.
SAM.gov Search for AI Opportunities
Step-by-step walkthrough of filtering SAM.gov for AI-related solicitations.
Writing an AI System Description for an SSP
How to describe an AI/ML component in a System Security Plan — what's different from traditional software.
OMB M-24-10 Compliance Checklist
Walk through each requirement in OMB M-24-10 and assess your agency's current compliance posture.