Fundamentals of Public Interest Technology

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, this badge provides an overview of public interest technology within public and private sectors. Earners understand the application of public interest technology; the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the development of timely and relevant policies; and can wield the tools of the relevant technical domains and assess their social and political implications.

Type Learning
Level Foundational

Skills

Civic Service Design
Core Concepts Of Artifical Intelligence
Ethics And Machine Learning
Public Interest Technology
Public Service Technology

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of three short-answer response quizzes, addressing the learner’s understanding on topics such as Public Interest Technology, Civic Service Design and using AI for the Provision of Service.
Successful completion of a reflection paper where learners demonstrate how the competencies gained can be utilized to further personal, professional and/or academic goals.