LEARN HOW TO UTILISE AI TO ENHANCE YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKDAY.

AI is revolutionising the way we work - join us in this hands-on session designed to equip you with practical skills for leveraging ai tools effectively within your workplace.

Course Overview:

This is a detailed and immersive workshop designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to harness the full potential of free AI software and programs easily available to you, and to understand more of Microsoft Copilot Pro. You’ll explore how to use free AIs safely, while understanding the difference between free and paid options currently within the market. This will include learning how to integrate AI-driven productivity tools into your daily tasks, discovering best practices for maximising efficiency, and diving into cutting-edge features of Microsoft Copilot. This Bootcamp will provide practical insights and real-world applications to elevate your productivity to new heights.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the expertise to leverage AI effectively, transforming the way you work and achieve your goals.

Suitable For:

All staff within local government who hold a general understanding of AI including principles, ethics and AI tools; especially suited for those who complete their work frequently on their computers.

Looking to gain a basis of understanding with AI? Check out our AI Transformation: Introduction to AI short course.

Key Learnings:

This session has been designed to:

Overview of free AIs available to improve your efficiency/effectiveness with Microsoft Office apps like Word, Outlook and Excel
Discover amazing AI tools like Feedly, Yabble and Perplexity
Discover the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot’s AI from a business point of view
Super-charge your work using AIs for first drafts or summarising
Speed up your content creation process
Learn to collate and proof documents and content
Identify file types that can be imported/exported
Understand the interface and limits of AIs like ChatGPT and Midjourney
Learn the how to prompt the AI for best results
Understand the requirement for appropriate and safe AI use to stay within your governance and data privacy guidelines
Overview of paid Ais, like Microsoft Copilot Pro
Understanding the limitations and issues of this technology
Best Practice application of external generative AI.

Duration:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Time for questions will be included.

Course Date:
Friday 4 July 2025

Investment:
Member: $285.00 + GST = $313.50
Non-member: $385.00 + GST = $423.50

Delivery Method:
This course is being delivered virtually via Zoom.

Why attend?

AI is revolutionising the workplace and transforming how we work. Whether it’s improving efficiency or boosting effectiveness, AI has the potential to elevate every role.

AI is reshaping traditional processes, and empowering organisations to operate more efficiently and creatively.

If you’re seeking to learn more about how AI can assist in your day-to-day work, this course will outline the practical knowledge you need to best use easy to access AI programs. This can include generating polished documents, captivating graphics, and engaging videos. Preparing for difficult conversations, interviews or presentations. Summarising and synthesising information from documents and websites. How AI can streamline workflows and boost productivity. Proofreading reports for accuracy and coherence or debugging and optimising code. Automating repetitive tasks and generating powerful insights.

Course Facilitator:

David O'Keefe - Aurora Consulting

David is a pioneering professional, being the first person in Australia to obtain an Information and Technology and Communication degree, and the second person globally. With a strong technical foundation, he has built a career focused on harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies to deliver transformative results.

Passionate about improving workplace skills and effectiveness, David will explain the potential of AI programs to boost staff in nearly every aspect of the work environment. With extensive experience, he also provides valuable insight into the challenges and risks of emerging technologies - how to mitigate these risks and safeguard success. This ensures that every session he delivers is both comprehensive and forward-thinking.

In-House Training:
Contact LG Professionals SA for information on running this course in-house at your council.

Contact

e: pd@lgprofessionalssa.org.au
p: 08 8224 2080

Mailing Address: 148 Frome Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Phone: 08 8224 2080 Email: admin@lgprofessionalssa.org.au