Office of InnovationInnovation Skills Trainings
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Innovation Skills Accelerator
The Innovation Skills Accelerator provides an introduction to the digital, data, and innovation skills to support more effective, equitable and engaged policies and services. Through videos, self-assessments, and worksheets, the curriculum shares practical lessons about improved ways of working. Learners can enhance their skills by navigating topics such as the responsible use of technologies, human-centered design, impact measurement, designing pilot programs, effective and equitable engagement, and more. The course consists of 15 modules that includes a total of 26 lectures - it takes about 5 hours to complete, and is 100% free. You can learn more at [InnovateUS](https://innovate-us.org/course). -
Generative AI Explainer
This brief video teaches New Jersey public sector professionals how to use generative AI to advance their work, in-line with the State’s new interim use policy. The ten minute video provides an overview of generative AI capabilities and risks, and also explains State government employees’ responsibilities when using generative AI to perform job duties. -
Live Innovation Skill Workshops
New Jersey State government employees can access a range of free, live, online workshops hosted by InnovateUS each week. Workshops are interactive 60-90 minute sessions. They include lectures from leading practitioners, and provide the opportunity to engage in collaborative problem-solving with other public sector professionals from across the country. Workshops cover a broad array of subjects such as using human-centered design in government, how to use generative AI ethically, different approaches to program evaluation, and more. These trainings are 100% free. Learn more at [InnovateUS](https://innovate-us.org/workshops). -
Recorded Innovation Skill Workshops
New Jersey State government employees can access a range of free, live, online workshops hosted by InnovateUS each week. Workshops are interactive 60-90 minute sessions. They include lectures from leading practitioners, and provide the opportunity to engage in collaborative problem-solving with other public sector professionals from across the country. Workshops cover a broad array of subjects such as using human-centered design in government, how to use generative AI ethically, different approaches to program evaluation, and more. These trainings are 100% free. Learn more at [InnovateUS](https://innovate-us.org/workshops).
