Administrator training
This page provides a comprehensive overview of the training opportunities available to LGPS pension administrators, including course dates and registration details.
Last edited: Sep 30, 2026
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Information
- Courses are limited to a maximum of 18 attendees to ensure everyone has sufficient opportunity to interact with the trainer and other attendees. For this reason, and for revenue protection, we ask that all attendees have their cameras turned on during online training.
- Attendees will receive a PDF training manual for their own personal use.
- Cost is £255 (plus VAT) per person for online training and £295 (plus VAT) for one day face-to-face training.
- Insight residential courses cost £949 (plus VAT). Insight online costs £635 (plus VAT).
- Transfers In is an online only course which runs for half a day and costs £125 (plus VAT).
- In person courses in London are held at the LGA offices; Local Government House, 18 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ.
- Places are limited to 5 per administering authority.
- If you have any comments on our training offer or would like to commission training for a fund or group of funds, please email [email protected]
Understanding tax allowances in the LGPS
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Survivor benefits – England and Wales
This workshop is aimed at Administering Authority staff in England and Wales who deal with, or need to learn about Survivor benefits. It is unlikely that scheme employer staff would benefit by attending- It would be useful if attendees had…
Retirements – Intermediate
This training is aimed at pension administration staff in England and Wales. Some experience of administering the LGPS is desirable.
Retirements – Advanced
This training is aimed at pension administration staff in England and Wales. Some experience of administering the LGPS is desirable.
Insight – England and Wales
This course is aimed at staff who are relatively new to pensions and those who have some experience, but want a better understanding of the LGPS. The training material is detailed due to the complex nature of the LGPS. One…See more
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