We're providing two trainings at GovCon this year! https://drupalgovcon.org. At the time of this writing they are both SOLD OUT!
The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Drupal
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/drupal4gov/1784776 (SOLD OUT! - but there's a waiting list).
If you're brand new to Drupal, then the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Drupal is the class for you.
You'll learn all of the key concepts you need to understand, navigate and use a Drupal site.
You'll learn how to build a Drupal 11 site, from content and user organization, to working with modules and themes.
This class will be entirely hands-on. You'll have a Drupal site in front of you and will be actively working and learning throughout the class.
Ideal audience:
Drupal Beginners - from never having used Drupal to beginner Site Builders
Take aways:
A thorough overview of Drupal and a great place to start using a site that's been handed to them, or building their own site from scratch.
Friday
Drupal AI - Practical AI Integration for Content Workflows
Friday Aug 15, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/drupal4gov/1784695 (SOLD OUT)
In this training, you'll learn foundational AI concepts within a Drupal context, how to install and configure DrupalAI for real-world applications, and build editorial automations using prompt-based workflows. Explore responsible AI practices—including accessibility, bias, and transparency—and optionally collaborate on a live team hackathon project.
This will be a hands-on training covering the following.
Welcome + Introduction to AI in Drupal
- How AI is reshaping content workflows
- The vision and roadmap for DrupalAI
- Real-world examples and current use cases
Installing & Configuring DrupalAI
- Overview of core modules:
DrupalAI,Automators, provider bridges, and more - API keys and provider setup (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
- Permissions and secure configuration best practices
- Hands-on setup in local or sandbox environments
Content & Editorial Use Cases
- CKEditor integration and enhancements
- Use cases: summarization, metadata generation, SEO, translations
- Bulk operations and automation with cron jobs
- Hands-on: Build a workflow to simplify and tag articles
Automators, Prompts, & Recipes
- Writing reusable, effective prompts
- Creating Automators: triggers, outputs, contextualization
- Prompt design best practices: clarity, safety, simplicity
- Build “Simplified Text” + “Smart Title” automators
Ethics, Bias, and Accessibility
- Understanding bias and mitigation strategies
- Inclusive AI in civic and public sector content
- Accessibility-forward AI use cases
- Group discussion and Q&A
Wrap-Up + Next Steps
- Recap of key takeaways
- How to contribute to the DrupalAI project
- Community resources and further learning