Course 1060

Artificial Intelligence (SI) for Federal Acquisition Professionals

Overview

Develop the knowledge and practical skills federal acquisition professionals need to understand, evaluate, and responsibly acquire artificial intelligence products and services. Examine AI fundamentals, applications across the acquisition lifecycle, vendor claims, performance and risk considerations, responsible AI principles, privacy, cybersecurity, data rights, governance, and human oversight. Apply these concepts through acquisition-focused exercises designed to support informed decisions and effective management of AI-enabled solutions.

Who Attends

Contract specialists, contracting officers, contracting officer's representatives, acquisition program personnel, program and project managers, requirements owners, and other federal employees who participate in acquiring or managing AI-enabled products and services. No technical AI, data science, or programming background is required.

Course Level: Intermediate
CLP: 16 | CPE: 16
Duration: 2 Days

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Learning Objectives

Explain fundamental AI concepts, capabilities, limitations, terminology, and lifecycle considerations relevant to federal acquisition
Apply AI considerations across market research, requirements development, acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout
Evaluate AI solutions, vendor claims, performance, and acquisition risks using appropriate testing, validation, monitoring, and human review
Apply responsible AI, legal, policy, privacy, cybersecurity, information protection, and governance requirements to federal AI acquisition activities

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Credits

CLP Credits: 16
CEU Credits: 1.3
PDUs: 14
NASBA Field(s) of Study and Credits: Information Technology (16 CPEs)
NASBA Level: Intermediate
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This course is part of the following Management Concepts Certificate Programs:

Core Courses

None

Elective Courses

None

Prerequisites:

Mandatory

None

Suggested

None

Course Activities

Course Topics

AI Fundamentals for Federal Acquisition Professionals

Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Understanding How AI Works

AI Across the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle

Planning and Competing AI Acquisitions
Managing AI Acquisitions

Evaluating AI Solutions, Performance, and Risk

Evaluating AI Solutions and Vendor Claims
Managing AI Performance and Acquisition Risk

Responsible and Compliant AI Acquisition

Responsible and Secure AI Acquisition
Federal AI Governance and Information Protection

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