About this Course

This Digital Transformation course, designed for professionals within the government sector, marks the conclusion of the Digital Transformation Playbook for Government certificate. It integrates core lessons from the Smith School of Business and Clark School of Engineering, focusing on strategies like Zone-To-Win to navigate through digital transformation effectively. Students will engage in a simulation designed to mimic real-world digital transformation in government practices.

What Students Will Learn

• How to employ Digital Disruption within a government context.
• Understanding and applying emerging technologies for strategic government transitions.
• Utilizing contracting to incorporate new capabilities within agencies.
• Organizing and managing Agile teams specific to government requirements.
• Adopting new operational methodologies including Agile and DevOps within federal agencies.
• Engaging with the public to refine services through direct feedback.

Course Prerequisites

No prerequisites required; this course is at an introductory level designed to be accessible to individuals with no prior expertise in this field.

Course Coverage

• Introduction to Digital Transformation in Government.
• Strategic Application of Disruption Concepts in Government Practices.
• Adoption and Adaptation of Emerging Technologies.
• Contract Management and Dynamics within Agile Frameworks.
• Alignment of Inter-departmental Stakeholders through DevOps.
• Public Engagement and Feedback Integration for Service Improvement.

Who Is This Course For?

This course targets individuals in government roles, aspiring to navigate and implement technology-driven changes in their operations. Suitable for GS-14 level systems engineers, policy advisors, and administrative officials looking to adapt to newer digital strategies and technologies.

Real World Application

This course imparts strategic skills that are critical for planning and overseeing digital transformations within the public sector. Learners can apply these techniques in various government projects to optimize operations, enhance public interactions, and significantly transition services to cloud-based frameworks, fostering efficiency and transparency.