BRKS204 - Navigating AI Policy, Regulation, and Public Accountability

Course Description

AI governance is rapidly moving from voluntary principles to enforceable regulations. For those overseeing AI initiatives, understanding the policy landscape isn't enough; you must be able to evaluate your organization's compliance, develop enforceable governance frameworks, and create vendor management requirements that demonstrate responsible AI use.

In this course, you will develop practical skills for navigating the complex world of AI regulation and policy implementation. You'll practice evaluating your organization's current policies against emerging regulatory standards, from EU AI Act requirements to U.S. Executive Orders and OMB guidance. Through hands-on analysis, you'll explore how to identify compliance gaps and regulatory exposure before they become costly problems.

You will also examine how to translate organizational values into enforceable policies with clear accountability measures, human oversight requirements, and documentation standards. Finally, you'll tackle the critical challenge of implementation by evaluating procurement requirements, contract frameworks, and vendor accountability measures that put your governance policies in practice. By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to lead AI policy compliance efforts, develop governance frameworks that can withstand regulatory scrutiny, and create vendor management approaches that ensure responsible AI implementation.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Building AI Foundations for Public Leaders
• Powering AI With Data
• Leading Ethical AI in the Public Sector

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Benefits to the Learner

• Evaluate AI policies against regulatory standards including federal requirements and EU AI Act compliance
• Develop enforceable AI policies with clear scope, definitions, requirements, and accountability measures
• Evaluate leading procurement requirements and vendor accountability measures that implement AI policies throughout your vendor ecosystem
• Navigate compliance challenges using standardization and customization strategies
• Transform organizational values into practical governance requirements that can withstand regulatory review

Target Audience

• Government executives and agency leaders responsible for AI strategy, digital transformation, technology, innovation, or organizational leadership
• Program and operational leaders managing AI initiatives, modernization efforts, or public service delivery
• Data, privacy, cybersecurity, risk, and compliance professionals responsible for data governance, ethical AI, security, ethics, or regulatory compliance
• Public policy professionals, legislators, and legislative staff shaping AI policy, regulation, oversight, or public accountability
• Procurement, acquisition, and contracting professionals responsible for evaluating, purchasing, or managing AI technologies and vendor relationships
• Consultants, GovTech providers, nonprofits, and other organizations serving the public sector that advise, implement, or support responsible AI adoption

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• AI Leadership for the Public Sector : Core Courses