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Innovation in Government: Navigating the Age of AI

Overview

Learn to find and break constraints in your organization to innovate and deliver on the mission—even in environments shaped by budget limits, shifting priorities, and rapid change.

What you'll learn

How to recognize signs of mission and market shifts before they become crises
Four types of innovation (Diffusion, Democratization, Low-End Disruption, Cross-Market Disruption) and how they show up in government
Why some innovations succeed and others stall—especially in AI adoption
How to organize teams and align stakeholders to support innovation
How to chart a realistic roadmap for driving innovation in mission-focused environments
How government organizations are breaking constraints to deliver faster, better, and more resilient outcomes

Syllabus 5

Week 1 – What is Innovation in Government?
Week 2 – Sensing Change and Preparing to Act
Week 3 – Innovation Pathways in Practice
Week 4 – Rules for Success
Week 5 – Planning Your Innovation Journey

Skills you'll practise

React.js (Javascript Library)Innovation Artificial Intelligence Product Management Agile Methodology Software Factory

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
Self-paced: start any time.
A clear syllabus (5 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
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Taught by

John JohnsonProfessional Programs Manager, Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland
Michael RaynorAdjunct Faculty, Clark School of Engineering

University of Maryland, College Park is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (76/100).

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UniversityThe University of Maryland, College Park

PriceFree to audit Certificate $249

CertificatePaid certificate

LanguageEnglish

Time5 weeks, 2 - 3 hours per week

PaceSelf-paced

LevelBeginner

Learners148

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