Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for the future – it's already helping councils save time, improve efficiency and tackle routine tasks more effectively.
Following excellent feedback from earlier sessions, Lewis Anderson has refreshed and expanded his A Clerk & Councillor's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence course for 2026. Covering the latest developments in AI technology, the updated course explores practical tools, real-world council applications, governance considerations and emerging AI capabilities.
What You’ll Learn
· The Case for AI - Understand what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and how it can support local councils.
· Tools of the Trade: Free & Paid AI Options - Explore popular free and paid AI tools relevant to councils. Now including Claude and “Cowork” – AI automation of tasks!
· Prompt Craft: How to Talk to AI - Learn how to write effective prompts to get the best results from AI services.
· AI Governance, Risk & Ethics – Understand important considerations when using AI, and how to manage them effectively in the public sector.
· AI in Action: Council Use Cases – Take part in a deeper demo of AI tools contributing to council tasks to hone how to use it most effectively.
· Coworking: Autonomous AI Usage – Understand and observe the newest features to allow AI perform tasks without human interaction.
· Change Management: Making AI Stick - Build a confident, resilient AI culture to support transformation of your council workflows.
👥 Who Should Attend
This session is aimed at Clerks, Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs), Councillors involved in finance.
📅 Course Details
Date: 1 October 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00
Location: Online
💷 Cost
£46 +VAT Members
£92 +VAT Non Members