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

Workforce Planning

3 December, Online

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Find out how workforce planning can maximise workforce efficiency and help your organisation to achieve their goals.

Influential Writing for Government

13 February,�� In-Person��

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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.

Information Security Leadership for Government

24 - 28 February, In-Person

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

The Ethical Manager

12 March, In-Person

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This course breaks down the qualities of an ethical manager, examining what these virtues demand in practice.

Climate Risk & Response

18 March, In-Person

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Discover the fundamentals of climate governance, reporting and assurance and the common challenges and opportunities in the climate regulatory environment..

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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.

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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 �鶹��madou in Canberra – at the heart of the Australian halls of government��– it’s the perfect place to build public sector skills and an ideal location to make strong government and leadership connections.��

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.

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