AI in the DoD

Learn how the DoD has been an AI innovator and its current areas of focus and implementation challenges

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About This AI Online Course

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming operations (both military and otherwise) and decision making in the U.S. Department of Defense and national defense and security policies.

AI in the DoD is not new. Did you know that the Department has been actively involved in AI development for more than six decades? The DoD has adopted AI-centric advancements from basic automation, to human-machine teaming and beyond.

This self-paced, online course provides a foundational understanding of how the DoD has contributed to AI innovation and how these transformative technologies is currently being integrated across the Department in support of decision advantage.

You will explore key areas, such as AI-enhanced DoD systems, investment in AI technologies, and the strategic importance of AI in great power competition. The course also examine the challenges of AI adoption, including ethical considerations, adversarial threats and workforce readiness.

By the end of this course, you will have a clearer understanding of AI in the DoD, its historical contributions and the evolving landscape of AI in defense in the U.S. and the global stage.

What You Will Learn

  • Explain how the DoD has played, and continues to play, a leading role in AI innovation, including lessons learned in operationalizing AI
  • Describe the major AI focus areas within the DoD and real-world use cases
  • Identify current challenges impacting AI adoption in the Department

This online course is aligned with DoD strategies.

Who Should Take This Online Course

This online training course is designed for defense or intelligence professionals working for the Federal government or government contractor companies who desire a deeper understanding of the history and current applications of AI in the DoD.

More seasoned professionals will also benefit from this online training experience to obtain a refresher on the critical subject matter.

Prerequisites

None. However, prior completion of the FedLearn course, Introduction to AI/Machine Learning Concepts & Terminology (AIDATA109), is highly recommended. In addition, enrolling in AI Use Cases in the DoD (AISPT105) is recommended prior to or after completing AISPT106.

Course Certificate

To achieve a course certificate of completion, you must score 80 percent or higher on a graded quiz.

Course Format

Self-paced, online training course

Course Pricing

Individual courses are $9.99 (per person).

Seat licenses to access the entire FedLearn AI and data science catalog are also available. Click here to learn more and purchase

If you are interested in learning about special team rates for Federal government and government contractor organizations, email [email protected]

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Continuing Education Unit Credits

This course provides 1 CEU.