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Professional and Continuing Education launches online short courses for organisations

Professional and Continuing Education at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø has launched a suite of online short courses designed to make workforce training easier, more flexible, and more affordable for employers.

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Programs empower future public sector leaders

Since 2022, we’ve partnered with the South Australian Government Department of Treasury and Finance to deliver two professional development programs: the Graduate Development Program and the Treasury Development Program. 

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Leadership program helps engineers transition from technical experts to people leaders

A customised Leadership and Management Essentials program for engineering consultancy firm ATSYS has delivered lasting results. 

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Why change fails, and what great leaders do differently

From digital transformations to cultural overhauls, change is hard — and many organisations get it wrong. In this article, we unpack what separates those that succeed from those that stumble, and the difference great leadership can make. 

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Tackling teacher workforce shortages and skills gaps through micro-credentials

Learn how the Micro-credentials for Classroom Confidence initiative is playing a vital role in upskilling Australian teachers in areas of need.  

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The most in-demand skills in 2025

Each year, the World Economic Forum's 'Future of Jobs' Report identifies a set of core skills, and ranks them according to how important they are expected to become over the next five years. 

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2025 Program out now

Download our Program and begin exploring short courses and workforce strategy, education and planning services designed to help you, and your organisation, thrive in 2025. 

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Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national award

Professional and Continuing Education and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for ‘Best Learning & Talent Development - Learning Impact (Industry Specific)’ at the LearnX Live Awards.
 

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What’s behind Australia’s decline in workplace training?

CEDA’s ‘Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost’ report is a must-read for anyone working in senior management, human resources and organisational development — but if you don’t have time to sift through all 52 pages, we’ve compiled some key takeaways in this article. 

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Supporting lifelong learning in key South Australian region

A partnership with Uni Hub Spencer Gulf is providing regional communities with access to lifelong learning, while supporting vital skills growth. 
 

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Five Australian companies nailing employee experience

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employee experience has never been more important. So, which Australian workplaces are delivering when it comes to employee experience – and what are they doing that makes their workplace so great?

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How to tap into talent and plug your skills gap

 Skills audits have emerged as a powerful – and cost-effective – way to tap into and pivot capability to address emerging organisational challenges.

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Professional and Continuing Education named finalist in Learning Impact Awards

The Learning Impact Awards are the highest recognition for learning and development professionals across the Asia Pacific. 

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Register now: Navigating Digital Transformation Breakfast Panel Discussion

Register for our upcoming Breakfast Panel Event to learn how to develop future-proof digital strategies and workforce capability for your organisation.

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6 ways to build your resilience at work

One of the most effective ways to avoid stress and burnout at work is to build your resilience. Find out how, and reap the benefits for both your personal and professional life. 

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Collaboration tackles AI skills gap

Professional and Continuing Education and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) recently collaborated to deliver a tailored introduction to AI and ML course for engineering services and technology solutions company, Nova Systems. 

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Micro-credentials to address Australia’s critical skills gap in combat system engineering

As part of the Defence Trailblazer: Concept to Sovereign Capability (DTB) Industry Upskilling Program, Professional and Continuing Education at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø is playing a key role in delivering Australia’s first combat systems engineering education pathway.

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Road safety program reducing traffic deaths across South Asia

The University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) and Professional and Continuing Education are delivering the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) Road Safety Management Training Program in 911±¬ÁÏÍø this week. 

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How to successfully transition from peer to manager

Unpack the challenges and the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of transitioning from team member to leader with leadership expert Sonali D’silva. 

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