UNSW Canberra

Government and Leadership

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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

Contract Law and Risk Management

5 - 6 September, In-Person

 

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

Influential Writing for Government

10 September, In-Person

 

Learn why influential writing matters and how it generates positive outcomes for government and the community.

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)

12 - 13 September, In-Person

 

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

Influential Writing for Government (Online course)

23 September - 23 October, Online

 

Learn how influential and effective writing can generate a range of positive outcomes for government.

Workforce Planning

14 October, Online

 

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

Information Security Leadership for Government

28 October - 1 November , In-Person

 

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

Project Schedule and Budget Control

29 - 31 October, In-Person or Online

 

Discover the underlying principles and practices of managing project schedule and budget.

Leading Teams in a Crisis

13 November, In-Person

 

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

Leadership and Management in Intelligence

14 November, In-Person

 

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

Problem Formulation

27 November, In-Person or Online

 

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

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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 UNSW 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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