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01 AI Foundations → Prompting for Government Work


Description

AI Foundations Prompting for Government Workers is a short, practical course series that helps federal employees understand AI, write better prompts, use AI for everyday work tasks, and apply responsible-use practices.

Learners explore emails, summaries, meetings, briefing notes, action items, and workplace scenarios while practicing a simple approach:

Pause. Protect. Prompt. Review. Verify.

Each course includes interactive activities, knowledge checks, and downloadable job aids.


Best for: Federal employees who are new to AI or want a structured, practical introduction to using generative AI in the workplace.


Format: Self-paced interactive microlearning through the Carr Design Portal.
Estimated time: Approximately 10–15 minutes per course.
Includes: Interactive activities, scenarios, knowledge checks, downloadable job aids, and course completion tracking

Content
  • Welcome to AI Foundations → Prompting for Government Work
  • Federal AI Series Supporting Documents
  • AI Foundations Responsible AI
  • Lesson 2 - Writing Better Prompts
  • Government Prompt Builder
  • Government Prompt Builder.Docx
  • Prompt Review Checklist
  • Before & After Prompt Examples
  • Lesson 3 - Emails, Summaries and Routine Communication
  • Routine Communication Prompt Checklist
  • Lesson 4 - Responsible AI "Pause Before You Paste"
  • Pause Before You Post Quick Check
  • Lesson 5 -Create Meeting Notes and Action Items
  • Meeting Notes and Action Items Review
  • Lesson 6 - Create Briefing Summaries
  • Briefing Summary Prompt and Review
  • AI Foundations Capstone Lab
  • AI Capstone Practice Lab Worksheet.Docx
  • AI Capstone Practice Lab  Worksheet
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever