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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.Ìý

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

Fundamentals of Project Management

12Ìý - 14 August,Ìý In-Person or Online

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Discover the processes, statements, templates and tools required for the successful execution ofÌý projects.

Information Security Leadership for Government

12 - 16 August, In-Person

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

Leading Teams in a Crisis

14 August, In-Person

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

Leadership and Management in Intelligence

15 August, In-Person

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Explore how to manage complex and diverse teams that empower and enable critical decision making.

Business Process Mapping and Improvement

21 - 23 August, In-Person

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Learn how to improve and optimise your business processes through the use of process mapping.

Problem Formulation

28 August, In-Person or Online

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Enhance your problem-solving capabilities by discovering effective problem formulation practices.

Basic Decision Analytics

2 - 4Ìý September, In-Person or Online

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Discover the underlying principles and practice of decision analytics, and basic decision-making tools.

Stakeholder Management

3 September,Ìý In-Person or Online

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Find out how effective stakeholder management is critical to building coalitions, achieving outcomes and ensuring the success of your work.

Contract Law and Risk Management

5 - 6 September, In-Person

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Discover the legal framework and principles of law surrounding the formation and the enforceability of contracts, and associate risk management

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

12 - 13 September, In-Person

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Lean Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology that combines the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

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.

Public sector training in the corridors of power

Developed specifically for members of the APS workforce in consultation with federal and state/territory government departments, our expansive range of short courses cater to all employment levels – from entry level public servants to senior executives.

Delivered by ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø in Canberra – at the heart of the Australian halls of governmentÌý– it’s the perfect place to build public sector skills and an ideal location to make strong government and leadership connections.Ìý

All our short courses are also available for tailored, in-house delivery at your organisation, allowing maximum attendance and an immediate capability uplift for your entire team.