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Learning path

Delivering Smarter Citizen Services with Azure OpenAI

Skill Level
Introductory
Duration 30 minutes
Updated Jun 9, 2026

About this learning path

Government services can be hard to navigate when information is spread across departments and systems. This learning path shows how a citizen services virtual assistant can use conversational AI and Azure OpenAI to help residents find information, understand requirements, and take the right next steps—while keeping people accountable for service quality and accuracy.

Your instructors

Tanya MonteiroWorld Wide TechnologyProduct Manager, Data & Fabric
Rob LejasisaksWorld Wide TechnologyPractice Architect, AI

Prerequisites

  1. Familiarity with digital service channels such as web, chat, mobile, and phone
  2. Foundational awareness of AI and conversational AI concepts
  3. Basic knowledge of Azure and cloud-based services
  4. An interest in service design, accessibility, governance, and responsible AI

What you'll learn

  1. Explain the opportunity for AI in public sector citizen services
  2. Describe what a citizen services virtual assistant is and how it improves resident experiences
  3. Identify practical use cases across chat, voice, and omni-channel journeys
  4. Understand the role of Azure OpenAI and large language models in enabling conversational experiences
  5. Apply principles of responsible AI, accessibility, security, compliance, and human accountability

Technologies

  1. 1. The Opportunity
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentThe Opportunity for AI in Public Sector Services
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  2. 2. The Concept
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentWhat Is a Citizen Services Virtual Assistant
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  3. 3. The Use Case
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  4. 4. The Technology
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  5. 5. The Architecture
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentHow Azure OpenAI Enables This Solution
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  6. 6. The Design
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentDesigning a Citizen-Centric Virtual Assistant Experience
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  7. 7. Conclusion
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