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AI is already changing how councils work. The Local Government AI Capability Pathway gives your people a practical, responsible way to build confidence, develop role-relevant skills and lead AI well.

Curated for local government by ALGIM, with learning delivered by Synapsys through industry-recognised AI CERTs.

A practical pathway for local government

Whether your council is establishing safe foundations, building capability in priority roles or preparing leaders to govern AI, there is a clear place to begin.

Choose from flexible, self-paced learning pathways aligned with local government work—from customer service, policy and people capability to data, digital, governance and leadership.

All pathways will be available to ALGIM members in New Zealand and Australia from 21 September 2026.

    Find the right place to begin

    Establish safe foundations

    Give your people a shared foundation for confident, responsible AI use and identify practical next steps.

      Build capability in priority roles

      Develop relevant AI capability across the roles and disciplines where it matters most, connecting learning with practical local government work.

        Prepare leaders to guide responsible adoption

        Equip leaders to make sound decisions, establish appropriate guardrails and guide organisational change with confidence.

        The pathway includes learning options for different roles, capability levels and council sizes, making it possible to start at the right level and grow capability over time.

        Flexible, recognised learning

        The pathway provides:

        • Flexible, self-paced learning.
        • Options for foundational, specialist and leadership capability.
        • Learning mapped to local government roles and needs.
        • A strong focus on responsible AI practice.
        • Industry-recognised AI CERTs credentials.
        • Exclusive access and pricing for ALGIM members.


        How to get started

        Explore the available pathways, roles and certifications to identify the option that best fits your individual, team or organisational needs.

        ALGIM can help with general pathway, registration and general enquiries.  Synapsys will provide course access and learner support.


        Which AI training is right for me or my team?


        Example Pathway - Digital, Information & Data

        If you work in a council digital, information, or data role, you may be exploring how AI can support better use of data, more efficient digital services and secure, scalable technology solutions.

        Depending on your role and development goals, these certifications may be relevant:

        • AI+ Data Practitioner
          For data professionals who want to build practical skills in data science, machine learning and predictive analytics to solve real-world organisational challenges.
        • AI+ Business Intelligence Practitioner
          For professionals who want to use AI-powered analytics to turn data into actionable insights and support better strategic decision-making.
        • AI+ Cloud Practitioner
          For technology professionals who want to integrate, deploy and manage AI solutions within scalable cloud environments.
        • AI+ AI Architect Practitioner
          For technical professionals who want to design, build and deploy scalable AI systems using advanced AI technologies and frameworks.

         

         Example pathway: Customer, Community and Engagement

        If you work in a council customer, community or engagement role, you may be exploring how AI can support better service delivery, stronger community connections and more responsive, personalised experiences.

        Depending on your role and development goals, these certifications may be relevant:

        • AI+ Customer Service Practitioner
          For customer service and CX professionals who want to use AI and automation to improve service delivery, personalise customer experiences and build trust through responsible AI practices.
        • AI+ Marketing Practitioner
          For marketing and communications professionals who want to use AI, automation and customer insights to create more targeted campaigns, strengthen engagement and improve results.
        • AI+ Prompting Fundamentals
          For professionals who want to build practical skills in creating and refining effective prompts to get more useful results from generative AI tools.
        • AI+ UX Designer Practitioner
          For UX, digital and service design professionals who want to use AI to create, prototype and personalise user experiences while applying responsible and ethical design practices.

         

         Example pathway: Strategy, Policy and Planning

        If you work in a council strategy, policy or planning role, you may be exploring how AI can support better analysis, stronger decision-making and planning for different futures.

        Depending on your role and development goals, these certifications may be relevant:

        • AI+ Policy Maker Practitioner
          For policy and strategy professionals who want to use AI to support policy development and decision-making while strengthening fairness, transparency and responsible governance.
        • AI+ Data Practitioner
          For data professionals who want to build practical skills in data science, machine learning and predictive analytics to solve real-world organisational challenges.
        • AI+ Business Intelligence Practitioner
          For professionals who want to use AI-powered analytics to turn data into actionable insights and support better strategic decision-making.
        • AI+ Government Fundamentals™
          For those involved in strategic or long-term planning who want to explore how AI can help assess possible futures, risks and opportunities.


        These are examples rather than prescribed pathways. The right option will depend on your responsibilities, current knowledge and what you or your team want to achieve.

        Explore your next steps

        View full course details

        Learn more about the available certifications, course content and learning outcomes.

        Explore the courses


        Webinar

        Interested in learning more about these pathways?

        Join our upcoming webinar, Building AI Capability in Local Government: Practical Learning Pathways for a Changing Workforce, to explore the options available and find the right next step for you, your team or your council.


        Consider a wider council capability journey

        Find out how ALGIM can help you develop a coordinated AI capability pathway across your council.

        [Explore ALGIM’s Capability Journey for Councils]



        Ready to get started?

        Register for a course


        Want to know more?

        Visit our [frequently asked questions] or contact the ALGIM team.

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