Public Policy Transformation: AI, Innovation, and Technology

Policymakers face increasing challenges in public policy decision making. Innovation and technology offer the potential to transform policymaking into something more efficient, equitable, and successful. While the possibilities for innovation are significant, professionals in these spaces require the skills and insight to execute them effectively. Understand innovation’s role in improving policy with the Public Policy Transformation: AI, Innovation, and Technology online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Over eight weeks, you’ll explore the opportunities and pitfalls that different solutions present for the policy process. Armed with an understanding of these innovation tools, you’ll be empowered to propose new approaches to improve systems and navigate implementation. You’ll also learn how data can be used as a tool for policy innovation, and explore the opportunities and challenges technology like artificial intelligence presents for the public sector. Finally, you’ll leave the course with the skills to propose a new initiative to put policy innovations into practice. This course is designed for public sector professionals interested in the cutting-edge innovations associated with public policy and public management. Given the course’s operational and strategic nature, it’s relevant to anyone in government roles seeking ways to drive innovation. Policy professionals in consulting, advocacy, local government, and international development sectors will learn how modern policy innovations can benefit their division. 39:Tf64,

• On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:An understanding of how to innovate in the public policy space. The ability to address challenges and barriers that come with innovation and changing technologies. Knowledge of transparency mechanisms and how they can be leveraged in public policy formulation. Insight into big data and open data, and how they can be used as a tool for public policy innovation. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.