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Delivering great policy advice to government is at the heart of what we do as a public service. It’s the best advice that we can provide to decision makers to enable them to deliver better outcomes for all Australians.
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The Department of Finance is pleased to announce the release of the new Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) eLearning module which is part of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Training Suite.

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A new eLearning program is now available to help APS policy makers understand key evaluation concepts and their application.
Upcoming events

This course is delivered on 14/08/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 18/08/2025 to 19/08/2025, by face-to-face consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered from 22/08/2025 to 11/11/2025, by face-to-face/face-to-screen (Hybrid), consisting of eight sessions of varying lengths.

This course is delivered from 25/08/2025 to 18/11/2025, by face-to-face/face-to-screen (Hybrid), consisting of eight sessions of varying lengths.

This course is delivered on 27/08/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 04/09/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 15/09/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 15/09/2025 to 16/09/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered on 23/09/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 14/10/2025 to 15/10/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 6.5-hour session and one 2.5 session.

This course is delivered on 23/10/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 3/11/2025 to 4/11/2025, by face-to-face consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered on 17/11/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 24/11/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 04/12/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 16/02/2026 to 17/02/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered from 24/02/2026 to 25/02/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 6.5-hour session and one 2.5 session.

This course is delivered on 05/03/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 24/03/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 09/04/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 22/04/2026 to 23/04/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered on 23/04/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 11/05/2026 to 12/05/2026, by face-to-face consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered on 14/05/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 26/05/2026 to 27/05/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of one 6.5-hour session and one 2.5 session.

This course is delivered on 10/06/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered on 11/06/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.

This course is delivered from 15/06/2026 to 16/06/2026, by face-to-screen consisting of two 8-hour sessions.

This course is delivered on 24/06/2026, by face-to-face consisting of one 8-hour session.
Courses

This learning offering provides a clear, consistent understanding of how AI works and what to consider when making responsible choices.

This module provides information on regulatory frameworks for APS HR professionals by providing access to the frameworks (via links and webpage references) and explaining how they can be applied to relevant situations.

Strategic liaisons between HR functions and business areas are fundamental to delivering quality HR outcomes in the APS.

HR data is used in almost every aspect of recruitment, retention, development, innovation and monitoring of workforce productivity.

APS recruitment processes need to support sound, evidence-based decision-making. The Public Service Act 1999 requires that engagement and promotion decisions in the APS are based on merit.

This course introduces APS staff to benefits realisation management and provides practical examples of its application.

Takes an in-depth look at decision-making and the skills required to design, develop and deliver a briefing across a range of scenarios. Learn effective briefing techniques and workshop approaches.

Build the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to engage in gender analysis across various public policy fields.

This course is aimed at employees seeking to understand the key processes and considerations for preparing a New Policy Proposal.

This package defines the four core elements required for delivering great policy advice: being clear on intent; being well informed; solutions are practical to implement; and advice is influential.

This eLearning is an introduction to the model for Great Policy Advice. It defines the four pillars of delivering great policy advice and includes video real-world examples.

This course is a high-level overview of the procurement framework as it relates to non-SES delegates. It expands on the roles and responsibilities of non-SES delegates when making decisions and approving procurement activities.

The primary purpose of the IPP is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship, business and economic development.

This course introduces APS staff to evaluation in the Australian Government context. Concepts are covered with Commonwealth Evaluation Policy principles and practical examples.

This course explores the importance of reflecting on the resilience of our organisations and learning from our response to the COVID-19 pandemic early on while the experience is fresh.

Gain practical and usable knowledge on cabinet submissions and the Cabinet process, leveraging the knowledge of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Cabinet Division.

This course introduces public servants to program logic models for policy, project and program development, implementation and evaluation. Program logic models are visual tools for thinking about the way an intervention is intended to create a desired change.

This course will assist APS policy, program and project staff to understand what randomisation is and how to apply it in their own work.

The program strengthens the leadership capability of experienced senior executives to effectively deliver their key accountabilities.
Resources
The Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework supports Australian Government entities to effectively manage the risks of fraud and corruption.