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Sequenced learning paths and quick tutorials for government staff and contractors navigating the federal AI landscape.

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Learning Paths

Sequenced modules with progress tracking. Pick the path that matches your role.

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BeginnerAll

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.

6 modules3 hrs
  • 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

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IntermediateProgram ManagerContractor

Buying AI Responsibly

For contracting officers, program managers, and BD professionals. Covers the full lifecycle from requirements writing through vendor evaluation to contract award.

7 modules4.5 hrs
  • 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

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AdvancedCAIOGov Staff

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.

5 modules5 hrs
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    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.

Beginner15 min

Reading a NIST AI RMF Profile

How to read and use an AI RMF profile document to guide your risk management approach.

Beginner10 min

SAM.gov Search for AI Opportunities

Step-by-step walkthrough of filtering SAM.gov for AI-related solicitations.

Intermediate20 min

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.

Intermediate12 min

OMB M-24-10 Compliance Checklist

Walk through each requirement in OMB M-24-10 and assess your agency's current compliance posture.