The “Training of Trainers (ToT) Program on GEMS Workspace and Microsoft-365” was successfully conducted from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the NCIT Auditorium, Malé. The program was jointly organized by the Local Government Authority (LGA), the Maldives Institute of Local Governance (MILG), and the National Center for Information Technology (NCIT).

The primary objective of the training was to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance and manage council administrative functions using Microsoft-365 tools and NCIT’s GEMS Workspace. In addition, the program focused on enabling participants to effectively transfer this knowledge to fellow council members and staff.

Throughout the three-day program, participants engaged in sessions on utilizing Microsoft-365 applications to improve administrative efficiency, navigating and applying the features of the GEMS Workspace, and developing strategies for sharing this knowledge with other councils. A key outcome of the training was the drafting of a plan outlining administrative measures to support the implementation of Microsoft-365 tools in council operations.

A total of 45 participants — 32 from Atoll Councils, 9 from City Councils and 4 from LGA — took part in the training. The program concluded with a closing ceremony, where certificates were presented to all participants.