DIR Certified - FY 2025-2026
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Official AI Awareness Training for Texas Government

Satisfy your annual training requirement under Texas Government Code Section 2054.5193. Self-paced, accessible, and designed specifically for state and local government employees.

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Compliance Deadline: All eligible employees must complete training annually by August 31

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This Training Is Required by Law

Texas Government Code Section 2054.5193: Every state and local government employee who uses a computer for 25% or more of their duties must complete annual AI awareness training from a DIR-certified provider.

Annual Deadline: Agencies must certify compliance by August 31 each year. Non-compliance is reported to the Texas Legislature.

Get Compliant in 3 Simple Steps

From enrollment to certificate in about 1 hour

1

Enroll

Register individually for $24.95 or enroll your team at discounted rates. Takes under 2 minutes.

2

Train

Complete 3 self-paced modules covering AI fundamentals, risks, and best practices. About 1 hour total.

3

Certify

Pass the final assessment (80%) and receive your verifiable DIR-compliant certificate immediately.

100% Completion Guarantee - Unlimited retakes until you pass

Course Overview

Comprehensive training aligned with DIR certification standards

Module 1: Understanding AI

Learn AI fundamentals, how government employees can use AI tools, practical use cases, and why you must only use authorized AI systems.

  • What is AI?
  • Government use cases
  • Authorized AI tools

Module 2: Risks & Compliance

Understand AI limitations, accuracy issues, bias, risk assessment frameworks, and legal compliance requirements under Texas and federal law.

  • Accuracy & hallucination
  • Data quality & bias
  • Legal requirements

Module 3: Best Practices

Master responsible AI use including human oversight, privacy protection, transparency requirements, verification procedures, and accountability.

  • Human oversight
  • Privacy & security
  • Transparency & verification
  • Comprehensive final assessment

Platform Features

Everything you need for compliant, accessible training

Official Certification

Earn a verifiable certificate upon completion

WCAG AAA Accessible

Full compliance with accessibility standards

Mobile Responsive

Learn on any device, anytime

Unlimited Retakes

Retake the assessment until you pass

Free AI Readiness Assessment

Take our 5-minute assessment to discover how prepared your agency is for AI. Get a personalized report with your readiness level and actionable insights.

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Free AI Quick-Start Guide

Download our practical 10-page guide covering AI basics, risks, a ready-to-use checklist, and Texas legal requirements at a glance.

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Transparent Pricing

Choose the option that works for your organization

Individual

1 employee

$24.95
per person
  • Full course access
  • Official certificate
  • Unlimited retakes
  • Public verification page
  • 1 fiscal year access
or create an account first
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Team

2-50 employees

$17.95
per person
  • Everything in Individual
  • Bulk enrollment link
  • Compliance dashboard
  • Progress tracking
  • CSV export
Total: $179.50

Agency

51-500 employees

$11.95
per person
  • Everything in Team
  • Dedicated entity page
  • Branded completion reports
  • Priority support
  • Purchase order billing
Total: $1,195.00

Enterprise

501+ employees

Custom
volume pricing
  • Everything in Agency
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom onboarding
  • DIR-ready compliance package
  • NET 30 invoicing
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Annual per-employee pricing. Certificates valid for one fiscal year (September 1 - August 31).

Government entities: We accept purchase orders and offer NET 30 invoicing. Request an invoice.

Easy Procurement for Texas Agencies

We understand government purchasing. Evolve AI Institute is set up to make procurement simple and compliant.

CMBL Registered Listed on the Texas Centralized Master Bidders List
Purchase Orders We accept POs and provide W-9s on request
Credit Card / PayPal Pay online securely via PayPal or credit card
NET 30 Invoicing Standard government payment terms

Need a Quote or Invoice?

Contact us with your employee count and we will provide a formal quote, invoice, or respond to your RFQ within one business day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under Texas Government Code Section 2054.5193, all state and local government employees who use a computer for 25% or more of their job duties must complete AI awareness training annually.

Training must be completed annually by August 31. For fiscal year 2025-2026, all eligible employees should complete their training before August 31, 2026.

The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete. It is self-paced, so you can complete it in one sitting or across multiple sessions at your convenience.

Yes! You may retake the final assessment as many times as needed. You must score 80% or higher to earn your certificate.

Your certificate includes a unique verification ID (format: TX-AI-YYYY-XXXXXX). Employers can verify it anytime on our public verification page - no login required. The certificate also includes a QR code for instant verification.

Yes. Evolve AI Institute is a registered vendor on the Texas CMBL (Centralized Master Bidders List). We accept purchase orders, PayPal, credit cards, and offer NET 30 invoicing. We provide W-9s upon request. Request an invoice.

Agencies enrolled through bulk enrollment receive a compliance dashboard showing completion rates, individual employee certificates, and exportable CSV reports formatted for DIR submission. Individual employees should provide their certificate to their HR department.

Absolutely. This platform meets WCAG 2.2 AAA accessibility standards - the highest level. It is fully screen reader compatible, keyboard navigable, has high contrast ratios, and works on all assistive technologies.

Developed by a Recognized AI Expert

This training was developed by Tim Mousel, an award-winning educator, TEDx speaker, and AI Faculty Fellow with over 30 years in higher education. His work has been featured in Forbes, published by Harvard University, invited to serve on the White House Task Force on AI Education, and recognized by OpenAI. He served as an AI educational consultant for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Evolve AI Institute is a registered vendor on the Texas Comptroller's Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL), enabling streamlined procurement for state agencies.

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