The AI CoLab initiative explores practical Artificial Intelligence for the public good. Funded through the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund, it provides a framework for APS agencies and organisations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges for the APS. This learning area provides APS employees with foundational knowledge and practical resources to:
Resources on this page will enable learners to understand core AI concepts, explore case studies, and develop the skills needed to navigate the evolving landscape of AI. The resources link to:
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Chloe Tallentire's AI CoLab journey shows how structured, collaborative AI tools empower APS teams to navigate complexity with greater clarity and confidence.
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Master AI leadership. APS Academy's AI Foundations equips SES/EL2 leaders with practical skills, risk knowledge and governance understanding. Registrations now open.
Upcoming events
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Australian Capital Territory
This course is delivered on 16/07/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 5.5-hour session.
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APS work is evolving due to tech, demographics and rising expectations. This masterclass teaches foresight tools to scan trends, explore AI impacts, and build future workforce scenarios for better decisions.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 06/08/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 18/08/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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Australian Capital Territory
This course is delivered on 20/08/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 5.5-hour session.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 09/09/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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Australian Capital Territory
This course is delivered on 17/09/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 5.5-hour session.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 24/09/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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This course is delivered on 13/10/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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This course is delivered on 22/10/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 12/11/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
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Australian Capital Territory
This course is delivered on 24/11/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 5.5-hour session.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
This course is delivered on 25/11/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 2.5-hour session.
Courses
AI Foundations for senior leaders is aimed at providing senior APS leaders with an opportunity to build AI capability within an APS context.
AI Foundations for the APS is aimed at providing staff with an opportunity to build AI capability within an APS context.
This learning offering provides a clear, consistent understanding of how AI works and what to consider when making responsible choices.
Think you always make the right decisions even under pressure? Test your ethical reflexes in the ATO’s interactive game, DAISIE.
A video series of facilitated sessions aimed at SES Band 1-3 levels on the application of AI in the public sector.
These foundational AI resources are available to help support you in your AI journey regardless of what level of AI use you are currently at.
APS writing principles is Course 2 of the Writing in the APS self-paced interactive eLearning courses. It covers the principles of effective writing in the Australian Public Service, drawing from Australian Government Style Manual guidance.
This course will raise counter foreign interference awareness across all levels of Government (their organisations and staff), the education and research sector and industry.
Programs
The APS AI Learning Pathway is your guided starting point for building confidence and capability with AI in your everyday work.
The SES AI Learning Pathway is your guided starting point for building confidence and capability with AI in your everyday work, as well as understanding your roles as a leader in the AI space.
Resources
This session focuses on moving from awareness to action challenging senior APS leaders to think about AI — not as a technology initiative, but as a leadership and governance responsibility.
The AI Ready - Collaborative Coaching Lab is a space to explore and experiment with AI in a collaborative, hands-on environment alongside your peers.
This session* sets out the safety, security and privacy considerations that underpin responsible AI adoption across the Australian Government.
This session* provides a practical introduction to prompting fundamentals for Microsoft 365 Copilot users.
This session is about getting the benefits of tools like Copilot and other Gen-AI systems without needing to become an AI specialist, prompt engineer, or digital detective.
AI Spark is a regular newsletter aimed at an SES level audience and contains articles and resources to stimulate thinking and encourage conversation on AI adoption within the APS.
This program includes short tips for smarter work are a series of standalone bite-sized videos delivering key insights from our longer AI-focused Lunch and Learn webinars.
Learn more about GovAI and the AI tools available to the APS.
This program includes the video recordings of the APS Academy series of Artificial Intelligence MasterCraft and Lunch and Learn events.
This is a safe place where you can experiment with multiple Generative AI tools to learn about their capabilities and how to use them effectively.
The GovAI Knowledge Hub helps you learn how AI works, what it can and can’t do, and how to use it in your work. Explore resources, courses, and interactive tools.
This event delved into how AI technologies can be leveraged to enhance of government operations, improve service delivery, and foster innovation in policy formation.
This practical AI for public servants workshop delivers tangible insights on how AI tools work and how to apply them. It demonstrates an extensive array of real work use-case examples to seed your ideas.
The APS AI Plan sets out how the Australian Public Service will harness artificial intelligence to deliver better services faster, for all Australians.