About the Governments training

Working with the government is unlike working with any private sector client. Governments run according to a unique set of rules, incentives, and constraints. To work effectively with government partners, you’ll need a strong foundation.

This Primer will demystify how governments really work: the different types of governments, how they operate, how they’re funded, how they spend, and the growing role of technology in government.

Learning objectives

In this Primer, you will learn:

• The different forms of government and how power flows across branches and levels

• How the machinery of government works

• How political appointees differ from career staff

• How governments raise and spend money

• The tech priorities that are top of mind for most governments