Operational AI For Defence Professionals Course - in Des Moines

Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course Course Outline

Day 1 - Foundations, Governance and Prompting

Module 1: Introduction to AI in Defence

• What AI is and is not
• Current AI capabilities and limitations
• Defence and government use cases
• Where AI adds value across knowledge work

Module 2: AI Governance, Security and Risk

• Data classification considerations
• What information can and cannot be entered into AI systems
• Security risks and data leakage
• Human accountability and decision-making
• Responsible AI principles

Module 3: Understanding AI Outputs

• Hallucinations and inaccuracies
• Bias and reliability considerations
• Verifying information and references
• Quality assurance techniques
• Human-in-the-loop review processes

Module 4: Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

• Structured prompting techniques
• Context setting
• Role-based prompting
• Iterative refinement
• Generating useful outputs consistently
• Practical Exercises
• Summarising policy documents
• Extracting actions from meeting notes
• Drafting briefing material
• Producing executive summaries

Day 2 - Applied Productivity and Operational Use Cases

Module 5: AI for Knowledge Work

• Research support
• Information extraction
• Stakeholder analysis
• Options appraisal
• Lessons identified and lessons learned reviews
• Report drafting

Module 6: Microsoft Copilot and Approved AI Tools

• Outlook productivity
• Teams meeting summaries
• Word document drafting
• PowerPoint creation support
• Excel analysis and insights

Module 7: Assurance and Verification Workshop

• Identifying incorrect outputs
• Detecting fabricated information
• Reviewing AI-generated recommendations
• Applying critical thinking and professional judgement

Module 8: Practical Defence Scenario

• Participants receive a pack of information and must:
• Analyse source material
• Use approved AI tools appropriately
• Produce a senior leader briefing
• Verify outputs
• Present findings

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the opportunities and limitations of AI within a defence environment.
• Apply AI safely and in accordance with organisational governance requirements.
• Use structured prompting techniques to improve output quality.
• Increase productivity when researching, analysing and drafting documents.
• Critically assess and validate AI-generated content.
• Apply AI effectively using approved MOD and Microsoft 365 tools

Who Should Attend this Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course?

The Operational AI for Defence Professionals Training is designed for professionals who want to use Artificial Intelligence securely and effectively within defence and government environments. This course is suitable for individuals responsible for research, reporting, operational planning, and decision-making, including:

• Defence Personnel
• Military Officers
• Government Officials
• Intelligence Analysts
• Defence Project Managers
• Policy Advisors
• Operations Managers

Prerequisites of the Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Operational AI for Defence Professionals Training. However, a basic understanding of defence operations, government processes, or workplace productivity tools can help delegates maximise their learning experience.

Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course Overview

Operational AI for Defence Professionals Training in in Des Moines provides delegates with a practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence in defence environments. It explains how AI supports knowledge work while maintaining security and accountability.

Delegates will learn to create effective AI prompts and evaluate AI-generated outputs with confidence. They will develop skills to use approved AI tools for research, reporting, and information analysis. 

This 2-Day course by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply AI effectively across everyday defence and government tasks. They can use AI to improve document drafting, meeting summaries, and operational reporting while maintaining human oversight. 

Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course Course Objectives

• To understand the fundamentals, capabilities, and limitations of Artificial Intelligence in defence environments
• To apply AI governance, security, and responsible AI principles when using approved AI tools
• To develop effective prompt engineering techniques for producing accurate and relevant AI-generated outputs
• To evaluate AI-generated information using verification, quality assurance, and critical thinking techniques

After completing this Operational AI for Defence Professionals Training, delegates will receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their ability to use AI securely, responsibly, and effectively within defence and government workplaces.

What’s Included in this Operational AI for Defence Professionals Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Operational AI for Defence Professionals Certificate
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack