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Insights Tech Academy

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN AI,TECH, & GOVERNANCE

Oct 15 - Dec 15 | 2023

Imagine yourself at the forefront of driving change, armed with the knowledge and insights to influence public policy in the digital age.

2 Months Online Executive Program.

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With some of the top minds shaping tech policy across the world.

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Empowering You to Thrive in the 21st Century.

Meet Your Mentors

Matt Chessen

Matt Chessen

Regional Technology Officer for East Asia and the Pacific | U.S. Department of State |

Former Acting Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary of State and the Deputy S&T Adviser to the Secretary

Rameesh Kailasam

Rameesh Kailasam

CEO

India Tech Org

Arpit Chaturvedi

Arpit Chaturvedi

Founder, Global Policy Insights

Former Lecturer Tech Policy and Law

Kriti Upadhyaya

Kriti Upadhyaya

Founding Director

IndUS Tech Council | Washinton DC

Rohit Chauhan

Rohit Chauhan

Former Scientist

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India

Shailendra Vikram Singh

Shailendra Vikram Singh

Former Director, Cyber & Information Security

Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India

Piyush Malik

Piyush Malik

Silicon Valley Veteran | Tech Evangelist | Founder

President, American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin

Uday Nagaraju

Uday Nagaraju

Founder

AI Policy Labs

Ivana Bartoletti

Ivana Bartoletti

Global Chief Privacy Officer, Wipro

Wipro

Vidhi Sharma

Vidhi Sharma

Tech Policy Case Studies Expert | MPA Digital Technologies & Policy | UCL

Former Government Affairs Coordinator - APAC at GSMA

Mentora

Deep Dive to Become an Expert

AI Ethics: Guardians of Tomorrow:AI Ethics, and the Structure of Committees and Review Boards

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Exploring AI Standards and Certification for safe and ethical technology

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AI Creations & Rights: Intellectual Property and AI

 

Navigating Liability & Accountability in AI

 

AI for Social Good: Harnessing AI's potential for positive impact on society

 

Securing the Digital Frontier: Data Privacy amidst a world of data-driven technologies

 

CyberSecurity: Empowering cyber defenses to combat emerging threats

Emerging Technologies: Promises, Risks, and Reality

 

The Future of Work: Navigating the ever-changing landscape of work in the age of technology

 

Digital Diplomacy: Tech, National Security, and Geopolitics

 

Liability and Global Tech Jurisdictions

 

The Politics of Technology: A Digital Powerplay

 

Tech & Business Strategy: Crafting Tech & Business Strategies for success in the digital landscape

 

Digital Public Goods and Tech for Sustainability

Who is it for?

Who is it for

Who is it For?

Mid-career Innovators

Digital Policy Visionaries

Public Servants

Career Transition Seekers

Trailblazing Graduate Scholars

Corporate Leaders

Entrepreneurs

Undergraduates

Non-Profit Leaders

How it Works

Mentorship Lectures (live online):

Learn from the global leaders and authorities about tech, AI, and governance. Interact, ideate, and question with them.

(Avg. Duration & Frequency: 2-3 lectures of 1.5 hour each, mostly weekends)

Office Hours:

Interact in small groups with the mentors to seek career advice, gain a behind the scenes understanding of the profession, build rapport, explore collaborative projects. Unlike mentorship lectures, office hours are not recorded for later viewing, are free flowing, non-moderated, and intimate.

(Avg. Duration & Frequency: 2-3 lectures of 1.5 hour each, mostly weekends)

Skill Building Workshops & Courses:

Workshop #1: Case Study Series in AI & Tech Governance Part 1 (2 Hours Live )

Workshop #2: Case Study Series in AI & Tech Governance Part 2 (2 Hours Live )

Workshop  #3: Systems Thinking (1.5 Hours Self Paced with 1 hour office hour as a follow up)

Course #1: Intermediate Policy Design and Analysis (5 Hours live on weekdays/also available as self-paced)

Course #2: Scenario Planning, Strategic Foresight, & Future Studies

(5 Hours live on weekdays/also available as self-paced)

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Capstone 

The capstone project is the only graduation requirement of the certificate program. 

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Candidates individually or in pre-approved small groups present on a topic relevant to AI, Tech, and Governance.

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5 slides | 10 mins | Crisp | Followed by Q & A 

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Topics are proposed by candidates and approved by mentors at the end of the first month.

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Presentations are made to a panel of experts and are open to public attendance. Usually attended by members of think tank communities, startups, corporates, researchers, academia, and the public at large.

How it works
Deadlines

Important Deadlines

Free Add-ons: Elevating Your Career Journey
(Pick 3 out of 4)

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LinkedIn Profile Enhancement: Stand Out in the Professional Landscape

Interview

CV Review & Interview Prep: Propel your Career Forward

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Publication & Editing Support:
Professional Publication & Editing Assistance 

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Podcast Feature:
Feature in a Podcast with your Ideas and Stories or as an Interviewer

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