# LocalGovernment
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## Insights and expertise to accelerate your policy career
Whether you’re looking to accelerate your future or launch a new career, UTS’s Institute of Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) can help you get there. Our range of flexible short courses and degrees are expertly designed to meet the needs of professionals in both public and private organisations.
Study a range of invaluable topics, including government leadership, local government, project management, community consultation, design thinking and more. With UTS, you’ll be fully prepared to accelerate your future and reach ever-greater success.
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Almost a million people across Australia work in Public Administration and Safety.
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## Study options
## Why study Local Government?
At the Centre for Local Government (CLG), we are committed to providing unparalleled educational opportunities that empower professionals in the local government sector. Our [professional development courses](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/centre-local-government/professional-development) are informed by the challenges facing councils across Australia and are designed to equip you with the practical skills, in-depth knowledge, and insights you need to excel in your role.
#### Local Government Postgraduate Courses
Designed specifically for people working, or aspiring to work in leadership for Local Government, the [Centre for Local Government (CLG)](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/centre-local-government) at UTS IPPG offers a range of postgraduate courses and models.
Our popular [Graduate Certificate in Local Government](https://www.uts.edu.au/courses/graduate-certificate-in-local-government) and [Graduate Diploma in Local Government](https://www.uts.edu.au/courses/graduate-diploma-in-local-government) are excellent entry points for people wishing to build their skills and formal qualifications, while the MBA sub-major in Local Government provides a pathway for local government professionals wishing to pursue a masters degree.
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### Related short courses and microcredentials
[### Community Consultation and Engagement Course](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/community-consultation-and-engagement-course)
Using a project management approach, learn how to design, execute and report on fit-for-purpose consultations designed to better inform decision-makers.
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[### Conducting Service Reviews Course](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/conducting-service-reviews-course)
Learn the essentials needed to design, undertake and evaluate a review of a program, operation or service using a practical, results-based framework.
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[### Leading in Local Government Microcredential](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/leadership-courses-local-government/leading-local-government-microcredential)
This Leading in Local Government microcredential is designed to build your leadership capacity and capability to be a purposeful, inclusive leader who can lead for impact. This leadership course is grounded in local government context and based on evidence and rigour, drawing on cutting edge leadership theory and practices.
[Learn more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/leadership-courses-local-government/leading-local-government-microcredential)
[### Community Consultation and Engagement Course](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/community-consultation-and-engagement-course)
Using a project management approach, learn how to design, execute and report on fit-for-purpose consultations designed to better inform decision-makers.
[Learn more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/community-consultation-and-engagement-course)
[### Conducting Service Reviews Course](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/conducting-service-reviews-course)
Learn the essentials needed to design, undertake and evaluate a review of a program, operation or service using a practical, results-based framework.
[Learn more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/conducting-service-reviews-course)
[### Leading in Local Government Microcredential](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/leadership-courses-local-government/leading-local-government-microcredential)
This Leading in Local Government microcredential is designed to build your leadership capacity and capability to be a purposeful, inclusive leader who can lead for impact. This leadership course is grounded in local government context and based on evidence and rigour, drawing on cutting edge leadership theory and practices.
[Learn more *arrow\_forward*](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/institute-public-policy-and-governance/professional-learning-and-development/leadership-courses-local-government/leading-local-government-microcredential)
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