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Information Management Training for Local Authority IM Practitioners
Overview
ALGIM has been involved in information management for decades. We know how complex it can be, and how difficult it is to keep up with professional and personal development. So, we've worked closely with nationally renowned IM expert Kerri Siatiras to develop online courses for local authority IM practitioners.
Current course options include:
All courses are delivered online, in real time with Kerri, and are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that they are delivering the latest Information Management best practice.
What you need to know:
- We will use Microsoft Teams as the platform.
- You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
- You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.
- Sessions are limited to 4 -8 participants.
- You will receive an email with a link to each session.
- We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure that you can hear and see everything.
Information Management Learning Pathway
The Information Management Learning Pathway below illustrates the levels and key concepts covered by each course.
If all training courses are full, please click on the latest one and join the waitlist. We will be in contact once a new course date has been set.
Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities
Designed for: Those starting their IM career. This course is suitable for junior level IM practitioners.
Method: 7 online modules of 90 minutes each.
Pre-requisites: None.
This beginner course is designed for those who are new to information management and the specific requirements relating to the management of information and records in local authorities.
The course explores all the basics of information management across both the physical, and digital environments, from creation through to disposal. It also covers the role IM practitioners play in their organisation, and how good IM contributes to and supports the overall functions and goals of the local authority.
The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
What previous attendees have said about the course:
| "Kerri was amazing, she knows her topics well and was able to unpack each module and break it down for each of us in our current roles and activities." |
| "I enjoyed the course much more than I thought I would. Thank you very much for taking the time to train us!" |
Upcoming Training Sessions:
February 2026: Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities
May 2026: Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities
Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records
Designed for: Those that have been working in IM for several years. This is an intermediate level course.
Method: 7 online modules of 90 minutes each.
Pre-requisites: completion of the Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities course, or equivalent experience.
This intermediate course is designed for IM Practitioners who are responsible for managing the disposal of information and records within their local authority.
The course explores the principles and practices involved with the disposal of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the legal requirements relating to disposal in New Zealand, the processes involved in disposal, and how to use the ALGIM Disposal Schedule. Participants must have access to the ALGIM IM Toolkit Module BP06.
The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
What previous attendees have said about the course:
| "The course was great, and Kerri is fantastic!" |
| "Awesome course, loved it, Kerri has to be the most trusted voice in the NZ IM world." |
Upcoming Training Sessions:
Feb/Mar 2026: Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records
June 2026: Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records
Managing Local Authority Archives
Designed for: Those that have responsibility for local authority archives and have bene working in the IM or archival roles for several years. This is an intermediate level course.
Method: 7 online modules of 90 minutes each.
Pre-requisites: completion of the Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities course, or equivalent experience.
This intermediate course is designed for IM practitioners who have responsibility for their local authority or community archives, but who don’t have a background in archives management. Many local authorities don't have dedicated archivists, and/or the archives are supported as part of the overarching information and records management function. It is expected all participants will already have a foundation in information management.
The course complements the material provided in the ALGIM IM Toolkit module BP04 Local Authority Archives and covers the management of both physical and digital archive collections. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework between modules to support learning.
What previous attendees have said about the course:
| "Thanks to Kerri for the training, I haven't done many online based training and I found it way more engaging than I thought I would find this style of learning." |
| "Really enjoyed this course, it was delivered so well and catered for all levels. I loved learning from other councils too where they are in their journey and have made some good connections already!" |
Upcoming Training Sessions:
Feb 2026: Managing Local Authority Archives Course
Designed for: Those that have worked in IM for a number of years. This is an intermediate level course.
Method: 4 online modules of 90 minutes each.
Pre-requisites: completion of the Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities course, or equivalent experience.
This advanced course is designed for Senior IM Practitioners who already understand core concepts relating to information management, and are charged with the management of information assets, whether paper-based or digital. This course explores the ideas around information being an asset, how we can understand what information assets we hold (through development of an information asset register), and how managing information assets can improve information management within your organisation.
The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its' own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning.
What previous attendees have said about the course:
| "Getting a really good understanding of IAM and the why, what and how of it has made it more achievable." |
| "Kerri was a great trainer as usual." |
Upcoming Training Sessions:
April 2026: Information Asset Management
June 2026: Information Asset Management
Developing an Information Management Strategy
Designed for: Those that have worked in IM for a number of years. This is a senior level programme designed for those that are about to develop or update their IM Strategy.
Method: 7 online modules of 90 minutes each, plus substantive homework during extended breaks between online sessions. Also includes two one-on-one coaching sessions.
Pre-requisites: completion of the Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities course, or equivalent experience.
An IM Strategy is an essential tool for organisations as it prioritises planning for managing information, and links IM initiatives to overall business strategies and plans. This strategic programme, developed for IM Leads and Managers, is more than just an online course. As well as scheduled online class sessions, it includes coaching and one-on-one mentoring to support attendees in the development of an IM strategy for their local authority.
The course is divided into seven modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There are also two extended out of class periods where attendees have the chance to get started on developing their IM strategy. The online group sessions are then followed up with one-on-one coaching sessions to maximise the benefits of the learning.
Follow-up sessions:
- First follow-up one-on-one session a month later. A one-hour online discussion with you and Kerri about what you have achieved, any barriers to achieving the goals identified for the first 30 days and working through options to address those barriers.
- Second follow-up one-on-one session scheduled when the draft IM strategy is completed. A one-hour online discussion between attendee and Kerri about their draft IM Strategy.
What previous attendees have said about the course:
| "The workbooks were, and continue to be a valuable reference source." |
| "I found the coaching particularly valuable and really feel I have been able to develop a quality information strategy with Kerri's expert guidance." |
| "Really enjoyed this course and learnt some valuable information. As well as the excellent mentoring, learning from other attendees and what their councils saw as the priorities was so useful." |
Upcoming Training Sessions:
This course will be delivered in the latter half of the year and is available on request. Please email service@algim.org.nz to register your interest or discuss delivery options.
IM Monitoring and Reporting
Designed for: Those that have worked in IM for a number of years. This is a senior level course designed for IM managers, or Senior IM Practitioners who are responsible for monitoring and reporting on IM activities and services. Method: 4 online modules of 90 minutes each.
The course explores why we need to monitor IM, types of measurement, what monitoring and reporting are and what kind of things we should be monitoring in relation to IM within our organisations. We discuss what may be appropriate and how to ensure the monitoring and reporting we do is useful. The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning. What previous attendees have said about the course:
Upcoming Training Session: Taxonomy Development for Local Authorities Designed for: Those that have worked in IM for a number of years. This is an intermediate level course. Method: 4 online modules of 90 minutes each. Pre-requisites: completion of the Introducing Information Management for Local Authorities course, or equivalent experience.
This course is designed for those that have a reasonable level of experience in the information management world. We explore the creation and implementation a taxonomy/classification structures for your document-based information and records environments. It is specifically designed for the local authority sector with reference to the ALGIM classification structure/taxonomy, as well as development of your own taxonomy. Participants must have access to the ALGIM IM Toolkit Module BP05. We also explore the hardest part of the process – its implementation! The course is divided into four modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning. What previous attendees have said about the course:
Upcoming Training Sessions: March 2026: Taxonomy Development for Local Authorities June 2026: Taxonomy Development for Local Authorities |
Disposal Schedule Interpretation and Implementation Workshop Designed for: Those that have been working in IM for several years. This is an intermediate level course. Method: 2 online modules of 90 minutes each. Pre-requisites: completion of the Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records course.
These workshops are designed for those that have already completed the ALGIM course Disposing of Local Authority Information and Records and are ready to, or already implementing the ALGIM disposal schedule. The focus of the workshops is on understanding and customising the ALGIM disposal schedule to support practical interpretation and implementation processes. Participants must have access to the ALGIM IM Toolkit Module BP06. The course is divided into two modules of 90 minutes each. Each module is delivered online with its own workbook which is sent out to participants beforehand. Participants are asked prior to the workshops to provide real world questions/queries in relation the schedule to explore during the sessions. There is also a small amount of homework to be done between modules to support learning. What previous attendees have said about the course:
Upcoming Training Sessions: April 2026: ALGIM Disposal Schedule Interpretation and Implementation Workshop |
