Welcome to Local Government Candidate Training
About this training
The Victorian Government provides this compulsory training for all Victorians who wish to nominate as a candidate in any council elections.
The training will help you understand the role and responsibilities of being a councillor.
Under the Local Government Act 2020 you will not be able to nominate as a candidate unless you have completed the training.
To strengthen candidates’ understanding of councillor roles and responsibilities, this candidate training has been reviewed and updated in July 2024. This updated module also includes information to help in understanding conflicts of interest, the required code of conduct, and what support is available to help incoming councillors perform their role.
You are encouraged to complete the updated training even if you've previously done it and still have a valid certificate.
How long will the training take?
The training should take around an hour to complete.
Where can I get help if I need it during the training?
Help is available during business hours from Local Government Victoria.
Email address: lgv@ecodev.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, you can find your council contact details.
Further questions?
Don’t forget to read the detailed Frequently Asked Questions
Are you ready to start?
What you'll need
You will need access to an email account. When you register, we will send a unique link to access the training.
As this training is mandatory, there may be a time in the future when we are asked to verify that you did complete it. Please see our privacy and data collection statement.
If you cannot finish the training in one session, your progress will be saved. You will be able to resume your training via the unique link which was sent to you as you registered.
After you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion with your name and the date of completion. You will need this information when you nominate.
The candidate training has been approved by the Executive Director, Local Government Victoria, Department of Government Services.