The APS Academy 2026–27 course calendar is now live. Plan your professional development with flexible learning options across all APS capability areas.
APS Academy
2026-27 Course Calendar
One calendar. A year of capability development.
Build your AI Foundations
Explore practical tools, courses and events to support your responsible use of AI in the APS
Embark on your APS Craft journey
Understand the capabilities that all public servants need to perform their craft.
APS Professions
Learn more about the various APS Professional Streams and join an APS Professions community.
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Search courses, upcoming course-sessions, events and resources to assist you in your APS career.
Latest news
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Something has shifted. Amid rising global uncertainty, policy craft matters more than ever. Learn how 35,000+ practitioners keep Australian policymaking rigorous.
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Highlights actions for the APS to champion Indigenous-led evaluation, centring Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in the evaluation lifecycle.
Monthly Focus
This framework provides broad context and direction for considering wellbeing in policy advice, and it acts as a high-level reminder of things to be concerned about.
This program will assist APS policy, program and project staff to understand key evaluation concepts and apply them in their own work.
Gain current information and insights into the Cabinet system, delivered in an engaging and educational way. Become familiar with Cabinet principles and conventions, key steps and timeframes, template requirements, and who to consult.
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming Events
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Australia wide (Virtual)
Learn to use Gen-AI tools like Copilot effectively without being an expert. Get practical tips to customize, verify results, and avoid common pitfalls - helping you work smarter and more confidently with AI.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
Hear top EAs share tips on building influence, strategic judgment, and prioritisation skills to excel and lead as a role model. Join the panel for insights and Q&A on mastering your EA career.
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Australia wide (Virtual)
Celebrate 15 years of APS & Jawun partnership empowering Indigenous-led change. Hear secondees’ stories, leadership lessons, and how Jawun inspires lasting workplace impact. Join us online!
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Australia wide (Virtual)
Explore First Nations data sovereignty beyond policy: learn practical impacts of data and reporting on Indigenous organisations, common challenges, and how APS can adopt more informed, responsible approaches.
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