
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 beginEstablish 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:
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. |

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:

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:

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:
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. WebinarInterested 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] Register here |
Visit our [frequently asked questions] or contact the ALGIM team.