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Training Opportunities and Workshops

ALGIM provides a range of training opportunities and workshops run by experts to help your team operate at their best.

We currently have the following available, plus with our extensive contacts and resources, we can work with your organisation to provide tailored training on any local government topic.


Upcoming events

    • 9 Sep 2026
    • 21 Oct 2026
    • 7 sessions
    • Microsoft Teams
    • 7
    Register

    An Information Management (IM) Strategy is an essential tool for local authorities. This course will help you create an IM Strategy for your organisation. 


    The course outline overview:

    • Weeks 1-3 online - Understand the foundations of an IM Strategy.
    • Weeks 2-3 - Outside of class sessions - plan/prepare for developing a strategy.
    • Week 4 online - Exploring current IM challenges, developing skill sets to meet IM challenges, turning strategy into action. 
      Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
      Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
    • Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
    • Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
    • Weeks 5-6 - Outside of class sessions - develop a 90-day action plan and start developing your IM strategy.
    • Week 7 online session - Includes realistic goals, measure improvements and next steps.
    • Two follow-up sessions - At an agreed date with the trainer.


    Dates for online sessions - all run from 9:00 AM - 10.30 AM

    • Wednesday 9th September 2026
    • Friday  11th September 2026
    • Monday 14th September 2026
    • Wednesday 30th September 2026
    • Friday 2nd October 2026
    • Monday 5th October 2026
    • Wednesday 21st October 2026


    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


      If you have any issues, please contact training@algim.org.nz

      • 9 Oct 2026
      • 16 Oct 2026
      • 4 sessions
      • Microsoft Teams
      Register

      This intermediate level course is designed for those who are responsible for managing the disposal of information and records with their local authority.


      The course explores all the basics of disposing of information and records management across both the physical, and digital environments. It also covers the processes involved in disposal, the legal requirements and how to utilise the ALGIM Disposal Schedule.


      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.

        

      About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

      Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.


      Online sessions – all run from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

      • Session 1 - Course overview, understanding disposal, introducing disposal schedules, the difference between appraisal and sentencing
      • Session 2 - Legal requirements for disposal, understanding protected records, how the ALGIM disposal schedule fits in
      • Session 3 - Utilising the AGLIM disposal schedule
      • Session 4 - Understanding implementation, processes for implementing a disposal schedule over hard copy records, and digital records, course wrap up


      What you need to know

      • Visit the IM Toolkit to download a copy of the ALGIM BP06 Disposal Schedule – this is a requirement for this course: ALGIM Inc - IM Toolkit
      • 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. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
      • 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.


      For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

      • 2 Nov 2026
      • 11 Nov 2026
      • 4 sessions
      • Microsoft Teams
      • 7
      Register

      This intermediate course is designed for more Senior IM Practitioners who are responsible for monitoring and reporting on IM activities and services.


      The course explores types of measurement, monitoring and reporting that may be appropriate and how to ensure the monitoring and reporting we do is useful.

       

      About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting 

      Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.


        Course Topics

        • Defining monitoring and reporting 
        • Understanding the legislative and business context
        • Understanding why we need to monitor and report on IM
        • Exploring how the Executive Sponsor role fits in
        • Possible levels of measurement in an organisation
        • Types of monitoring and reporting 
        • Determining what monitoring and reporting should be in place
        • How to ensure that what we monitor and report on is useful


        What you need to know

        • Online sessions – all run from 9:00am – 10:30am
        • 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. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
        • 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.


        For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

        • 30 Nov 2026
        • 9 Dec 2026
        • 4 sessions
        • Microsoft Teams
        • 8
        Register

        This intermediate level course is designed for those who already understand core concepts relating to information and records management, and are charged with the management of information assets (whether paper-based or digital).


        The 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 local authority.


        About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

        Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.


        Online sessions – all run from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

        • Session 1 – Introduction to information assets
        • Session 2 – Developing an information asset register
        • Session 3 – Managing our information assets
        • Session 4 – Using an information asset register to support business activities


        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. If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
        • 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.


        For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

        • 30 Nov 2026
        • 18 Dec 2026
        • 7 sessions
        • Microsoft Teams
        • 5
        Register

        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.

          About our presenter Kerri Siatiras, Siatiras Consulting

          Kerri is an independent information and records management consultant with extensive experience as both a practitioner and consultant. Kerri was an owner and consultant with the successful independent consulting firm SWIM Ltd for 15 years during which time she helped develop the IM Toolkit with ALGIM. Kerri has continued her ongoing close association with ALGIM and the local authority sector through training and consulting services.


          Online sessions – all run from 9:00am – 10:30am

          • Session 1 - course overview, defining IM and record-keeping
          • Session 2 - legislation and standards
          • Session 3 - storage and handling, disaster recover and business continuity planning
          • Session 4 - creation and control using classification structures, physical file management
          • Session 5 - metadata, email management, databases
          • Session 6 - shared network drives, electronic document management systems, digitisation
          • Session 7 - managing non-current information, disposal of information, local authority archives.


          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
          • If minimum numbers aren’t met, we’ll postpone and transfer all registrations to the next intake.
          • 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


          For any questions, please contact training@algim.org.nz

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