Local Government and Municipal Management (GPS-019) Training Course

Local Government and Municipal Management

Municipalities deliver many of the services that matter most in daily life, from waste collection and roads to permits and community facilities. Effective municipal…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Municipalities deliver many of the services that matter most in daily life, from waste collection and roads to permits and community facilities. Effective municipal management requires strong planning, finance, service delivery and citizen engagement.

This LLMI course covers local government roles, strategic and urban planning, municipal finance and revenue, service delivery and asset management, citizen engagement, partnerships and digital municipalities. Participants develop an improvement plan for a municipal service.

The course suits municipal managers and local government officials.

Course Objectives

Understand local government roles and governance

Plan municipal strategies and services

Manage municipal finance and revenue

Deliver services and manage infrastructure assets

Engage citizens and communities

Apply digital and smart city solutions

Target Audience

Municipal managers and directors

Local government officials

City planners

Municipal finance staff

Elected officials' advisers

Service managers

Course Methodology

Municipal case studies

Planning workshops

Finance exercises

Group discussions

Action planning

Course outline

1Day 1: Local Government Context

Roles and responsibilities
Governance
Decentralisation
Intergovernmental relations
Challenges
Exercise: Municipal diagnosis

2Day 2: Planning

Strategic plans
Urban planning
Integrated development
Prioritisation
Participatory planning
Workshop: Strategic priorities

3Day 3: Municipal Finance

Revenue sources
Property taxes and fees
Budgeting
Financial management
Borrowing
Exercise: Revenue improvement

4Day 4: Services and Assets

Service delivery models
Waste and utilities
Infrastructure asset management
Performance
Case study: Service improvement
Exercise: Asset plan

5Day 5: Citizens and Innovation

Citizen engagement
Partnerships
Digital municipalities
Transparency
Capstone: Municipal improvement plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Local Government and Municipal Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Local Government and Municipal Management course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in London. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Istanbul, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam.

Can I take Local Government and Municipal Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Local Government and Municipal Management

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