Course information
| Dates and times | 20 August 2026, 9:00 AM 鈥 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Group Delivery | Interested in a private group delivery? Email us at innovationcentral@canberra.edu.au to enquire about group pricing and available dates. |
| Cost | $1050 (excludes Humanitix Booking Fee and GST) |
| Invoice Option | To request an invoice, simply enter the code ICCINVOICE at checkout, and our team will contact you shortly to arrange payment. |
| Requirements | 7 hours face-to-face + pre course material (5 hrs approx.) |
| Registration Deadline | 12 August 2026 (Unless sold out prior) |
Upgrade your skills with UC's
AI short course
The University of 爆走黑料, in partnership with Evolutioned and Cisco, proudly presents The AI Advantage: Fundamentals for Government.
Designed for government and public sector employees, the program focuses on getting the most out of Microsoft Copilot. We also cover public generative AI tools like Gemini, Claude and ChatGPT, all in the context of the Digital Transformation Agency鈥檚 usage guidance.
Discover how powerful AI platforms can give you a professional edge. Our expertly crafted learning experience features:
- Interactive demonstrations that show AI in action in real workplace scenarios
- Hands-on clinics to build your skills with guided support
- An exclusive industry session with leaders and practitioners working in the AI space
Tailored for Your Success
- For government employees:
Enhance your public service impact by using AI to improve productivity, support decision-making, reduce manual work and explore new ways to drive innovation in your role.
The program builds skills in adaptive use of generative AI, moving from prompt engineering into relationship management, iterative working and clear tasking. Participants will learn how to apply AI tools in practical workplace contexts and develop confidence in using AI to support everyday work.
Your journey to learn AI tools begins now
AI is already changing the way industries and governments work. UC鈥檚 AI short course will help you stay ahead by building practical skills you can apply straight away.
You'll receive a UC Certificate of Completion once you finish the course, in addition to a recognised Cisco digital badge to highlight your achievement.
Participants will also have access to the Cisco Networking Academy course, Introduction to Modern AI, as optional pre-learning for the short course. This pre-learning is estimated to take approximately 5 hours and is recommended for those who would like to build foundational knowledge before attending.
Apply now to secure your spot and start building your AI skills!
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Confidently apply AI tools to assist in a variety of workplace situations
- Use AI-powered insights to enhance preparation, visualisation and reflective practice
- Develop an action plan for integrating AI tools into their work practice
Additional Course Information
- Participants should be confident using basic computing and will be required to bring their own device to connect to Wi-Fi during the course. A laptop is preferred.
- Participants should consider using their work-issued laptop for the session to apply skills directly in their work context. Participants may also choose to bring a personal device if using public generative AI tools such as Gemini, Claude or ChatGPT.
- Prior to the course, participants may need to create accounts with AI tools such as Google鈥檚 Gemini, OpenAI鈥檚 ChatGPT, Anthropic鈥檚 Claude or Microsoft Copilot. Please note that technical support for account setup will not be available during the workshop.
- Participants will be provided with a curated list of links for further learning.
Proudly supported by Innovation Central 爆走黑料, Evolutioned and Cisco.
Who this course is for
- Those working for or contracted to Australian Government Agencies
- Government and public sector employees interested in using AI tools in their work
- Professionals interested in learning about the practical use of AI in workplace settings
- Teams looking to build confidence using Microsoft Copilot and other generative AI tools
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Confidently apply AI tools to assist in a variety of workplace situations.
- Use AI-powered insights to enhance preparation, visualisation and reflective practice
- Develop an action plan for integrating AI tools into their work practice
Learn from industry experts
Participants will take part in an exclusive industry session with leaders and practitioners working in the AI space. This session will provide practical insights into how AI is being used across industry and government contexts.
Dean Conway
Evolutioned
Dean is a skilled educator with an insatiable appetite for solving real-world problems with great technology. He has a special interest and talent in emergent technology, including artificial intelligence and large language models.
As co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Evolutioned, he works with clients in vocational and higher education, government and the private sector.
Dr Aya Hussein
University of 爆走黑料
Dr. Aya Hussein is a Lecturer in AI and Machine Learning at the University of 爆走黑料 (UC). She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She serves as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on AI, the chair of the ACT IEEE Women in Engineering, and a member of the GenAI TaskForce at UC. She received several grants, including from the Department of Defence and Office of National Intelligence, UNSW, and UC. She authored 30 research articles and organised several international and domestic research events. Before her current appointment, Aya worked as a postdoctoral fellow at UNSW, an associate lecturer at Cairo University, and a research assistant at Microsoft Research. Her current research focuses on machine learning, human-AI interaction, and multi-agent systems.
Michael Richardson
Cisco Solutions Engineer for CAI (Data Center)
A 爆走黑料n with over 20 years in Government IT, I've spent most of my career developing secure solutions across all classification levels. My background spans diverse roles from technical support and engineering to architecture and pre-sales, covering areas like networking, data centers, AI, security, and cloud. Joining Cisco in 2024, I now specialise in data center solutions for Defence and Intelligence. I'm keen to share insights, particularly on navigating the AI landscape effectively - maximising benefits and avoiding pitfalls through a structured approach to ensure success.
Course structure
Full Day - Course Structure
For Government
- 9:00am - Course commences
- 10:30am - Morning tea break
- 10:45am - Cisco presentation
- 11:45am - Course content
- 12:30pm - Lunch
- 1:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 2:30pm - Afternoon tea break
- 2:45pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 4:00pm - Course concludes
Two Half Days - Course Structure
For Businesses
Day 1:
- 4:00pm - Course commences
- 4:45pm - Cisco presentation
- 5:30pm - Light refreshments
- 6:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 7:30pm - Course concludes
Day 2:
- 4:00pm - Course commences
- 5:30pm - Light refreshments
- 6:00pm - Course content & hands-on clinic
- 7:30pm - Course concludes
Additional Course Information
- Participants should be confident using basic computing and will be required to bring their devices to be connected to the Wi-Fi during the course. A laptop is preferred.
- Participants should consider using their work-issued laptop for the session to apply skills directly in their work context. Participants may also choose to bring a personal device if using public generative AI tools such as Gemini, Claude or ChatGPT.
- Prior to the course, participants may need to create accounts with AI tools such as Google鈥檚 Gemini, OpenAI鈥檚 ChatGPT, Anthropic鈥檚 Claude or Microsoft Copilot. Please note that technical support for account setup will not be available during the workshop.
- Participants will be provided with a curated list of links for further learning.
After completion
Once you鈥檝e completed The AI Advantage: Fundamentals for Government short course, you will earn a certificate of completion from the University of 爆走黑料 and a Cisco Networking Academy digital badge for Introduction to Modern AI.鈥.
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