Government and Leadership

Upskill your public sector knowledge in the heart of government

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Flexible short courses to advance your public service career

If you’re looking to expand your public sector knowledge while continuing your Australian Public Service or state/territory government career, our government and leadership short courses can help you get ahead.��

With a mix of on-campus, in-person, online, self-paced and hybrid delivery modes, our short government courses are great ways to take part in public service training without having to commit to a degree or full-time program.

Upcoming courses

Leading Teams in a Crisis

19 June, In-Person

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Learn how to be a strong, effective leader in the face of uncertainty.

Extreme Bushfire Analysis

16 - 20 June, In-Person

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Gain a thorough understanding of dynamic bushfire behaviour thanks to cutting-edge insights from �ʹڲ�Ʊ Bushfire. Study the fundamentals in 3 days, or delve into more advanced content over 5.

Influential Writing for Government (Online)

4 July - 8 August, Online

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This course introduces techniques for writing arguments and explanations that are well-reasoned, well-supported, and align with an organisation's mission.

Security Risk Management

21 - 24 July, In-Person

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Learn how to facilitate and participate in security risk assessment workshops, undertake threat assessments, hazard assessments and security risk assessments, while gaining valuable skills in security governance and site security assessments.

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

28 July - 1 August, In-Person

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Explore the significance of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training, its key principles, and the transformative impact it can have on professionals and organisations.

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Fundamentals of Project Management

30 July - 1 August,�� In-Person or Online

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Get an introduction to the project management framework, standard project management processes, statements, templates and tools required for initiating, planning, executing, managing and closing projects.

Information Security Leadership for Government

��4 - 8 August, In-Person

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Understanding and leading Information Security Management (ISM) in Australian Government and Defence organisations.

Strategic Planning in Governmental Organisations

14 - 15 August, In-Person

As the demands on governments continue to grow, the need for effective strategic planning becomes increasingly important

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Procurement and Supplier Management

19 - 20 August, In-Person

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An introduction to the strategic procurement and management of suppliers.

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Build targeted skills in government and leadership

Designed especially for busy public servants, our short courses run from one to five days in length. Offering a range of in-demand public sector training courses throughout the year – from introductory leadership courses and government writing courses to senior policy courses and everything in between – you’ll be sure to find one to suit your circumstances.

Responding directly to the needs of both public sector employees and employers, our government and leadership program will see you gain a deep knowledge of the inner workings of government. Exploring a range of government frameworks, you’ll discover new tools and techniques you can implement into your public sector role as soon as you return to work.