BUSINESS COURSES

Please note - all courses are delivered online unless otherwise stated. Where suitable, courses may be delivered onsite, please contact us to discuss delivery.


Our Business Courses are all delivered online and may be completed in your own time within 12 months from enrolment. You may work through the sessions as many times as you wish. Please see details for each course below. Please contact us if you would like more information prior to enrolling online or (for select courses) you may request an onsite delivery (Tasmania only).

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This course is suitable for people who have some experience as a presenter / facilitator, or for those who need to deliver presentations as part of their role. For trainers, lecturers or teachers wishing to take their skills to an advanced level, our dynamic and interactive program is a must. In brief, the course content is:


Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • The facilitator's role
  • Groups and individuals
  • Curriculum design and theories
  • Advanced communication skills
  • The art of facilitation
  • Effective communication
  • Dealing with difficult situations, and
  • Facilitation inventory.

  • Course fee: $300 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for people transitioning into supervisory and other leadership positions within organisations, and will provide the fundamental skills, tools and techniques required. Interactive critical analysis activities and case studies are used throughout.


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • Transitioning to lead
  • Managers and leaders
  • The ability to plan
  • Managing people
  • Managing teams
  • Making decisions, and
  • Leading like a leader.

  • Course fees: $200 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for mid-level to senior managers who would like to improve their management and leadership skills. Using case studies and activities, the content provides a detailed look at what advanced leadership skills are necessary for organisations to thrive.


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • Understanding you as a leader
  • Emotional intelligence and leadership
  • Leadership theories
  • Advanced communication skills for leaders
  • Advanced decision making and problem solving
  • Leading people effectively
  • Adding value to the organisation, and
  • Advanced presentation skills for leaders.

  • Course fees: $500 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is suitable for people who would like to improve their communication - with individuals, across teams, and within an organisation and including communication with key stakeholders and industry partners. Team leaders, managers, supervisors, HR personnel or anyone wishing to enhance their business communication skills will benefit from this course.


    Expected study time - 1/2 day equivalent

  • Succeeding through effective communication
  • The communication process
  • Audience-centred approaches
  • Intercultural communication sensitivity
  • Adapting to organisational change, and
  • Sending clear messages.

  • Course fees: $350 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for anyone involved in undertaking negotiations in a variety of settings, whether public or private sector. The completion of this course will allow participants to gain an understanding of the principles, tactics and techniques associated with negotiation.


    Expected study time - 1 to 2 days equivalent

  • Background to negotiation
  • The principles of negotiation
  • Planning for negotiation
  • Negotiation power
  • Negotiation styles
  • Negotiation tactics, and
  • The psychology of negotiating.

  • Course fees: $350 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for those who have completed the introductory course, or who have significant experience with negotiations. The completion of the course will allow participants to gain an advanced understanding of negotiations in complex situations


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • Refresher - basics of negotiation
  • Negotiation Role Play 1
  • Negotiating to buy
  • Post-contract negotiation
  • Negotiation style test
  • Team negotiations
  • Advanced negotiation tactics, and
  • Negotiation Role Play 2

  • Course fees: $350 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for people with advanced procurement skills to provide them with the understanding, the process, the techniques and the tools required for effective Category Management.


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • What is category management?
  • Researching category data
  • Undertaking spend analysis
  • Category market analysis
  • The supply positioning matrix (SPM)
  • Understanding Customer preferencing
  • Supplier relationship management, and
  • Exploring category strategies

  • Course fees: $350 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for people who are required to manage contracts on behalf of their organisation, and need to understand the process, techniques and tools employed in ensuring contract outcomes are achieved.


    Expected study time - 1 to 2 days equivalent

  • The basics of contract law
  • Contract documentation
  • Basic contract clauses
  • Contract administration
  • The contract management plan
  • Managing performance
  • Dealing with variations and disputes
  • Finalising and terminating contracts, and
  • Evaluating contracts.

  • Course fees: $650 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This course is designed for anyone involved in the purchasing of goods and services, and provides an overview of the procurement process, planning, documentation and contracting.


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • Procurement and value for money
  • Planning for procurement
  • Developing specifications
  • Procurement methods
  • Risk management and procurement
  • Supply market analysis
  • Evaluating offers and negotiation, and
  • Contract formulation.

  • Course fees: $350 per person (inclusive of GST).

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    This program is designed for anyone wishing to improve their CV writing and interview skills. For anyone who is currently looking for employment, wishing to move to a new career, or for anyone wishing to advance their current position. The course will include:


    Expected study time - 1 day equivalent

  • Basics of CV writing
  • How to 'sell yourself' through your CV
  • Techniques for succeeding at interviews
  • Body language and verbal communication skills
  • Personal competence and presence.

  • Course fees: $450 per person (inclusive of GST).

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