AI in the Canadian Public Sector
Responsible AI inside government
About this program
Six months designed in consultation with federal and provincial public-service practitioners. Covers the Directive on Automated Decision-Making, Algorithmic Impact Assessments, procurement of AI, departmental governance, and bilingual delivery of AI services.
Student ratings
Excellent — 310 verified Canadian graduates rated this program 4.7/5. Reviews emphasize the applied capstone, instructor responsiveness, and career outcomes.
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Who this program is for
- →Working professionals moving into ai ethics & policy roles
- →Analysts, developers, and product people leveling up on applied AI
- →Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential
Topics you'll cover
6 modules across 6 months — 24 lessons in total.
Full syllabus
Module 1 · Month 1 — Public-Sector AI Landscape▾
- L1The Directive on ADM
- L2AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service
- L3Provincial frameworks
- L4Trust and legitimacy
Module 2 · Month 2 — Algorithmic Impact Assessments▾
- L1Tool deep dive
- L2Worked examples
- L3Stakeholder engagement
- L4Publication
Module 3 · Month 3 — Procurement▾
- L1Treasury Board procurement rules
- L2AI Source List
- L3Vendor evaluation
- L4Contract language
Module 4 · Month 4 — Departmental Governance▾
- L1Governance committees
- L2Roles and responsibilities
- L3Audit and review
- L4Internal controls
Module 5 · Month 5 — Public Communication▾
- L1Plain-language disclosure
- L2Bilingual delivery
- L3Civil-society engagement
- L4Redress mechanisms
Module 6 · Month 6 — Capstone▾
- L1Choose a real departmental use case
- L2Run an AIA
- L3Recommend governance
- L4Defend before faculty
What you'll be able to do
- ●Run a federal AIA
- ●Procure AI under Treasury Board policy
- ●Design departmental AI governance
- ●Communicate AI use to citizens
- ●Lead AI projects inside government
Career paths after graduation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AI in the Canadian Public Sector cost?▾
Tuition is $150 CAD, paid once. You can pay in full at checkout or choose an interest-free monthly plan. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.
How long is the AI in the Canadian Public Sector program?▾
Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 7 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.
What are the prerequisites?▾
Public-sector experience
Is the diploma recognized in Canada?▾
Yes. Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in AI Ethics & Policy — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify.
What is the refund policy?▾
Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.
Who teaches the program?▾
Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.
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