AI Project Governance Framework Foundation Training Course

Introduction to AI Project Governance for Government

• The meaning of AI governance in project and program environments for government
• The importance of governance when AI is utilized in delivery, reporting, planning, or decision support within government operations
• How the AI Project Governance Framework integrates with existing project governance practices for government

Framework Principles and Structure for Government

• Core principles of responsible and practical AI governance for government projects
• Human accountability, oversight, and clear ownership in government initiatives
• Implementing proportional governance based on risk, scale, and project context for government

AI Across the Project Lifecycle for Government

• Common points where AI may be utilized from initiation through closure in government projects
• Governance checkpoints, reviews, and approvals at each stage of government projects
• Recording assumptions, decisions, and exceptions for transparency and accountability in government projects

Roles, Responsibilities, and Decision Making for Government

• Key roles for project teams, sponsors, PMO, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders in government initiatives
• Decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability for AI use within government projects
• Effective collaboration across delivery and oversight functions in government operations

Risks, Ethics, and Compliance Considerations for Government

• Common AI-related risks in project work for government
• Concerns related to bias, transparency, privacy, security, and reliability in government projects
• Aligning AI use with internal policy and relevant legal or regulatory expectations for government

Controls, Assurance, and Monitoring for Government

• Establishing practical controls for approval, use, review, and change in government projects
• Verifying outputs, maintaining records, and supporting auditability in government initiatives
• Monitoring AI use and responding to issues, exceptions, or incidents in government operations

Applying the Framework in Practice for Government

• Reviewing a realistic AI-enabled project scenario for government
• Identifying governance actions, roles, risks, and evidence needed for government projects
• Creating a simple governance checklist for day-to-day use in government projects

Review and Next Steps for Government

• Recap of key concepts, terminology, and governance practices for government
• Short knowledge check or sample foundation-style questions for government employees
• Planning practical next steps for workplace adoption in government agencies