AI Made Practical
for Public Agencies in East Texas
ETCOG is partnering with Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments to offer public sector training on AI. The UCPCOG AI Network provides a clear, affordable path for local governments to use artificial intelligence without needing a large budget or IT department. This network delivers secure, shared AI tools and practical training to meet you where you are.
The AI Network offers a 7-course online curriculum covering AI basics, prompt writing, document tools, governance, and staff upskilling. The curriculum is offered as an annual subscription program and will be offered to East Texas jurisdictions beginning March 1, 2026.
The AI Academy: Your Public Sector Training Hub
The online curriculum covers AI basics, prompt writing, document tools, governance, and staff upskilling.
This is easy to follow and simple to use. Courses are suitable for group training or self-paced learning.
Introduction to Public Sector AI
The first course offers an introduction to Generative AI and foundational concepts.
Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Learn the essential skill that makes AI tools actually useful for your day-to-day work.
Organizational Readiness
Leaders know AI has potential, but where do you start? Let's build capacity for responsible adoption.
Advanced Prompt Engineering
Unlock the power of advanced prompt engineering to solve real public sector problems.
Introduction to Data Analysis
A beginner-friendly course to unlock the power of your data without writing a single line of code.
AI Image Generation
Learn practical wasy to create an edit images using ChatGPT, including clear prompts, applying styles, and more.
AI Governance for Local Governments
Offering the tools for public officials and staff to govern AI responsibly.
Two Ways to Join
Option 1: AI Academy Annual Membership
$600 per year for your agency
What’s Included:
- Annual Subscription: $600 per year for our content, where others, associations and consultants are charging $10,000+ for less content.
- Complete & Growing Curriculum: Full access to all 8 core courses, plus all new training modules as they are released throughout the year.
- Ongoing Expert Support: Join quarterly group coaching sessions and use our library of downloadable templates and checklists.
Best for: Agency staff focused on training staff and building AI awareness.
Option 2: The Complete AI Solution
$600 per year (Academy) + GovAI Platform Fee
What’s Included:
- The Full AI Academy Membership: Includes the annual subscription enrollment,with full access to all current and future content.
- Secure GovAI Platform Access: A dedicated AI workspace for your agency’s daily operations, from permitting to grant writing.
- The UCPCOG will follow up with all non-COG entities to discuss pricing options.
- Full Implementation Support: We provide custom onboarding to get your team and your data set up correctly and securely.
Best for: Agencies and staff ready to use AI tools in daily operations.