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AI Government Specialist

Helps public bodies adopt AI transparently, accessibly and within procurement and equality rules.

What people earn

Entry

$50k–$72k

Mid-level

$78k–$115k

Senior

$120k–$170k

Public sector pay is lower but roles are stable and increasingly funded.

Skills that matter

Your path at Aivo

  1. 1

    Foundations

    Complete the 21-day certification.

  2. 2

    Practice

    Complete Microsoft Copilot Academy to advanced — most public bodies run Microsoft.

  3. 3

    Governance

    Complete expert governance lessons in two academies.

  4. 4

    Evidence

    Publish a transparency record for one service.

Academies to take

Portfolio checklist

  • Accessibility addressed
  • Equality impact considered
  • Transparency record included
  • Public-friendly language throughout
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Projects that impress

  • A plain-language service redesign
  • An equality impact assessment
  • A published AI transparency record

Interview prep

How do you keep AI use accountable in public services?

Published records, named owners, appeal routes and human decisions on anything statutory.

What can't be automated?

Statutory decisions affecting rights, without a human decision-maker.

How do you handle accessibility?

AI output still has to meet the same standards as anything else you publish.

Credentials that help