Writing for Government with AI
About this course
Topics
- Responsible AI use in the APS
- Prompt architecture
- Strong first drafts
- Iterative refinement
- Editing your own drafts
- Workflow integration
What you'll learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain government policy for use of AI in government writing
- Use AI to generate and edit draft content
- Review AI-generated content for common issues
- Apply prompting techniques for APS writing tasks
Requirements
- Complete the APS course: AI in Government Fundamentals Training
- Ensure you have access to an AI (such as Copilot or GovAI)
Upcoming sessions
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- Electronic fillable workbook
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Common questions about Writing for Government with AI
Who is Writing for Government with AI for?
Staff at any level, with no prerequisite. Practise working with AI to generate, edit and review government writing within your agency's obligations.
How much does Writing for Government with AI cost?
$450 inc. GST per participant. That covers the live sessions, the electronic fillable workbook you keep afterwards, and any activities between sessions. The price is the same for every agency, and it is the same whether you attend from Canberra or anywhere else in Australia.
How long does Writing for Government with AI run?
The course runs over 1 half-day — 3 hours of live facilitation. Sessions are scheduled as half-days so they fit around a normal workday.
Is it delivered online or face to face?
Online. This course is delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, so you join from wherever you usually work — no travel and no room booking. Face-to-face delivery can be arranged when a team or agency books the course privately.
How many people are in a session?
Up to 20 participants. The cap is there to protect how much individual practice and feedback each person gets, so sessions are not scaled up beyond it.
What will I be able to do afterwards?
By the end of Writing for Government with AI you will be able to explain government policy for use of AI in government writing; use AI to generate and edit draft content; review AI-generated content for common issues. You also keep the electronic fillable workbook, which is designed to be used at your desk afterwards rather than filed away.
Can my agency book this course just for our team?
Yes. Any course can be booked as a private team session, scheduled around your calendar and contextualised to your agency's own writing. Team sessions are priced per course rather than per participant, so for a group they usually cost less than open enrolment.
How do I pay?
You can pay by card when you register, or choose to be invoiced. Choosing invoice sends you a confirmation immediately with a reference number, and the invoice follows separately. Either way you receive a tax invoice showing the GST component and MPA Consulting's ABN.