Guidance for staff training on AIVersion 1.1Use the following information to support your agency’s implementation ofthe policy for responsible use of AI in government.The policy recognises that AI is used in many areas of the APS and everyday life. As adoption grows, staff at all levels will interact with AI and its outputs, directly or indirectly.The policy strongly recommends that agencies implement AI fundamentals training for all staff, regardless of their role. Agencies should also consider if it is appropriate for staff to complete annual refresher training.Providing foundational training will help staff become confident using AI in a responsible way.What’s covered in the trainingThe Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has developed AI fundamentals training for agency use. The training will be updated periodically to address changes in the AI landscape, such as evolutions in the technology and its use in government.The training provides knowledge on AI that includes:an introduction to AIan explanation of generative AIfoundations of safe and responsible use.As staff will likely interact with generative AI now and in the future, it is an area of focus for the training.The training is designed for all staff regardless of their experience using AI. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.It does not cover advanced topics such as model training, system development or instructions for specific technologies or platforms.Implement the trainingAgency’s Learning and Development specialists can access the training for download through theAPS Learning Bank. The training is provided in a format compatible with most e-learning platforms. Alternatively, agencies can choose to let their staff access the module directly throughAPSLearn.Agencies can use the training module as provided, or choose to modify it or incorporate it into an existing training program based on their specific context and requirements.Agencies are encouraged to consider additional training for staff in consideration of their roles and responsibilities, such as those responsible for the procurement, development, training and deployment of AI systems.Report completion ratesWhere an agency implements the training, accountable officials should monitor completion rates and provide this information if requested by the DTA. This is in line with the activities to measure the implementation of the policy under theStandard for accountable officials.Questions about implementationAgencies can contact the DTA with questions about implementing the training by emailingai@dta.gov.au.Download the guidanceDownload a PDF of the guidance for staff training on AI.Guidance for staff training v1.1.pdf(pdf, 383.98 KB)LAST UPDATED: 10 Oct 2024Use this training in your organisationThis training is licenced under the CC BY 4.0 licence. It has been made public both in the interest of transparency and to benefit the wider community.APS departments and agenciesIf your organisation is part of the Australian Public Service, do not download these files.Follow the above instructions to access the training module fromAPS Learning BankorAPSLearn, to receive updates to the training when they are issued.Non-APS organisationsIf you are from outside of the Australian Public Service, or are interested in the content, you can download one of the below files to import into your e-learning platform.AI fundamentals training - SCORM 1.2AI fundamentals training - SCORM 1.2.zip(zip, 26.87 MB)LAST UPDATED: 10 Jan 2025AI Fundamentals training - SCORM 2004AI Fundamentals training - SCORM 2004.zip(zip, 26.88 MB)LAST UPDATED: 10 Jan 2025AI Fundamentals training - xAPIAI Fundamentals training - xAPI_0.zip(zip, 26.74 MB)LAST UPDATED: 10 Jan 2025