Smarter Procurement with AI (3JP)

Public procurement plays a critical role in delivering public services, shaping markets and advancing policy goals — but it is often constrained by outdated approaches and complexity. This course explores where bottlenecks lie and how AI tools might improve the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of public procurement. Through actionable examples, expert insights and practical frameworks, you will identify promising use cases, weigh risks and benefits and explore how to apply AI responsibly your own procurement context.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand fundamentals of AI and its application in procurement

• Identify where AI can address pain points and optimise procurement processes

• Evaluate the risks of AI in procurement, including ethical and legal considerations

• Draw lessons from real-world case studies and best practices

• Take initial steps towards integrating AI into your own procurement context

This course is part of the Government AI Campus supported by Google.org and The Rockefeller Foundation. All our course content is researched and designed by Apolitical, with and for governments.

Our courses will help you get ahead in government. We take a highly practical approach to learning: we combine bitesize theory lessons with tools and resources you can use right away. You'll also learn from your peers in the Apolitical community, through discussion forums and live events.