Learn how to leverage AI for your career

About the Program

AI is not the future — it’s the now. Whether you’re in government, healthcare, education, or business, artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done. The AI Academy at Nevada State University is designed to equip professionals across sectors with practical, hands-on AI skills — no coding or technical background required.

In just 5 weeks, you’ll gain digital fluency, master time-saving AI tools, and complete a capstone project tailored to your field.

Who Should Enroll

This program is ideal for:

• Public servants and government leaders
• Business professionals and entrepreneurs
• Anyone ready to future-proof their career with AI

No prior AI or tech experience is needed — just curiosity and a desire to innovate.

Program Format & Schedule

Hybrid Delivery: Virtual + In-Person Support

Designed for busy professionals, this program blends flexible virtual classes with optional in-person sessions.

AI Advantage for Small Business (Oct 21 – Nov 4, 2025)

Session 1: AI 101 for Entrepreneurs

• What AI is (and isn’t)
• Real examples: how small businesses are using AI to save time and increase sales
• Hands-on: Try AI for emails & marketing copy

Session 2: Automating Operations

• Streamlining admin tasks (bookkeeping, scheduling, customer support)
• Tools that plug into existing platforms (Shopify, QuickBooks, Salesforce Essentials, etc.)
• Activity: Prompt workshop on automating repetitive tasks

Session 3: AI for Sales & Customer Engagement

• Lead generation, chatbots, and personalized offers
• Social media automation & content creation
• Activity: Build a 1-hour “AI Sales Playbook”

Session 4: Growth Strategy & Next Steps

• ROI tracking for AI investments
• How to scale safely (privacy, compliance)
• Open Q&A + “AI Toolkit” resource handout

AI in Action for Government Agencies (Nov 11 – Nov 25, 2025)

Session 1: Foundations of AI in Government

• Key concepts & myths
• Case studies: service delivery, permitting, 311, public health
• Activity: Audit your agency workflows for AI potential

Session 2: Data, Governance & Ethics

• Why data quality matters
• Guardrails, transparency, and algorithmic bias
• Activity: Draft a mini governance charter

Session 3: Service Delivery & Workforce Enablement

• AI for call centers, permitting, inspections
• Workforce training & change management
• Activity: Compare human vs. AI-generated responses to common agency scenarios

Session 4: Roadmap to Implementation

• Steps to launch a pilot responsibly
• Procurement considerations
• Group exercise: Design a “first 90 days AI action plan”

AI & Policy for Public Officials (Dec 2 – Dec 16, 2025)

Session 1: AI Basics for Policymakers

• What leaders need to know (in plain language)
• Examples of AI in elections, public safety, transportation
• Activity: “AI in the headlines” discussion

Session 2: Ethics & Risk

• Bias, misinformation, and accountability
• Guardrails: national & state perspectives
• Activity: Review a real AI policy brief and critique

Session 3: Legislative & Regulatory Dimensions

• Current laws & upcoming regulation (NIST, EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Orders)
• Funding, procurement, and oversight
• Activity: Draft talking points for a hearing or community forum

Session 4: Governing in the AI Era

• How to evaluate new AI proposals
• Building trust with constituents
• Closing panel-style discussion + policy resource packet

Program Highlights

✅ Hands-on projects customized by sector
✅ Certificate of Completion from Nevada State University
✅ AI tools you can use right away in your career
✅ Optional in-person coaching + community
✅ Led by AI and digital transformation experts

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