AI Strategy & Governance: Building Human-Centered and Accountable Innovation

This two-hour executive webinar introduces leaders to practical AI strategy fundamentals and lightweight governance frameworks. Participants learn the characteristics of effective AI strategies, common organizational challenges, and how to convert strategic intent into action. The session also defines AI governance – what it is, why it matters, and how federal leadership and emerging standards shape responsible AI deployment.

Guided by federal leadership and the latest national and international standards, including the NIST Generative AI Profile, NIST Adversarial Taxonomies, and ISO/IEC 42001:2023. participants gain a clear framework for balancing innovation, automation, and accountability.

Materials Provided: AI Strategy & Governance Matrix Handout – A practical reference tool summarizing strategic components, governance signals, and oversight considerations.

This course is included in the AI Annual Learning Pass.

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Executives, managers, and professionals responsible for AI planning, digital transformation, or compliance. No technical background required.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• 1. Identify key components of an effective AI strategy
• 2. Recognize common organizational challenges
• 3. Explain the importance of lightweight, effective governance
• 4. Understand how federal and industry leadership and standards guide responsible AI
• 5. Apply lessons from governance successes and failures
• 6. Use human-centered oversight to align AI with mission outcomes

Our Instructor

Pamela K. Isom

• Founder & CEO, IsAdvice & Consulting LLC
• Principal Investigator, Energy Innovations (DOE SBIR)
• Former Director, Artificial Intelligence & Technology Office, U.S. Department of Energy

Pamela K. Isom is a nationally recognized leader in AI governance, cybersecurity, and innovation assurance. She has led federal AI strategy development, authored governance frameworks used across government, and advised multiple agencies on responsible, mission-aligned AI adoption. Her work spans microgrids and energy systems, broadband and telecommunications, cybersecurity modernization, and AI risk management.

Pamela served on red and purple teams for the U.S. Navy’s RAITE 2025 AI test event, contributes to national research efforts such as the Open Power AI Consortium, and is Principal Investigator on a DOE-sponsored innovation project. Her teaching style blends strategic insight, real-world scenarios, and practical tools leaders can apply immediately.

Register 21 days before class start date and save 10%! Enter discount code EARLY10 during registration.

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Is there a discount available for current students?

UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.