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IPAA Short Courses
Program Guide March - June 2010
With over 80 year’s experiences, IPAA exists to enhance your career, expand your opportunities and build the capacity of your organisation. In a climate where ongoing professional development and getting the most out of yourself and your team is vital, IPAA offers a series of programs designed to suit your needs.

The workshops are designed especially for public sector professionals and the unique environment within which they operate. Some are specifically targeted at a particular audience group, whether determined by seniority or job type.

How to Register:
  • Select the courses you wish to register for using the tick boxes on the left (you can register for more than one course at a time)
  • Select your registration type on the right
  • Click next at the bottom of this page to enter your details.

Workshop fees (including GST)
Workshop duration    Member      Corporate member    Non-member 
Full day Workshop:

$377.00   

$418.00           

$483.00     

2 x half day Workshop:

$377.00   

$418.00           

$483.00     

1½ day Workshop:

$570.00   

$636.00           

$731.00     

Full day Accredited Workshop:

$497.00   

$538.00           

$603.00     

5-day Accredited Workshop:

$2,088.00   

$2,298.00           

$2,588.00     

2010: Setting your Direction:

$760.00   

$860.00           

$1,000.00     

 
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March

Ministerial Correspondence Writing

Wednesday 17th

A highly practical course, employing numerous case studies, it includes information and examples on content and writing techniques to fit the many different processes, contexts and audiences...
Course full - register for the waiting list

Promoting the Value & Ethos of the PS

Friday 19th
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for applying ethical conduct and accountability required in those working in government employment....


Self Management/Time Management

Tuesday 23rd
Being proactive and actively taking control of your self-management and time management allows you to focus your efforts and deal more effectively with your workload and minimise your stress...


Mechanics of Government

Friday 26th

An essential background course for any Public Sector employee, this one-day workshop provides a thorough insight into the workings of government in Australia. ...
Course full - register for the waiting list

Community Engagement

Wednesday 31st
This one-day course will cover the key principles, objectives and techniques of the design and implementation of community engagement programs. It will explore how to work with and through g...

 

April

Leading and Developing Teams

Wednesday 14th
In this workshop you will examine how to improve the performance of your team. “Team” is a word that is used rather loosely and in this workshop we will examine the implications of this. ...


Developing Client Services (Accredited)
Accredited workshop
Friday 16th
This course covers the implementation of workplace diversity strategies to promote diversity through the development of effective & inclusive work practices, the generation of new ideas & to...


Developing Client Services (Non Accredited)

Friday 16th
This course covers the implementation of workplace diversity strategies to promote diversity through the development of effective & inclusive work practices, the generation of new ideas & to...


Introduction to Public Policy

Thursday 22nd
This one-day course is aimed at demystifying the process of policy development. We’ll look at how policy is written and produced and discuss the nature, processes, strategies and methods of...


Writing Cabinet Submissions

Wednesday 28th
This full day workshop provides a clear outline of the latest processes, requirements and skills for preparing or contributing to papers for Cabinet. It will assist you in identifying issues...


Ministerial Correspondence Writing

Friday 30th

A highly practical course, employing numerous case studies, it includes information and examples on content and writing techniques to fit the many different processes, contexts and audiences...
Register now – limited seats remaining
 

May

Political and Organisational Savvy

Wednesday 5th
This workshop is designed to appeal to a broad range of participants across varying experience levels who seek a better understanding of how to position themselves and increase their influen...


Managing Performance 

One full day plus
one half day workshop: 
Part 1 - Tuesday 11th
Part 2 - 7th July
This program will enhance managers’ understanding of performance drivers and provide tips and techniques on how to effectively manage performance. ...


Promote Diversity (Accredtied)
Accredited workshop
Friday 21st
This course covers the implementation of workplace diversity strategies to promote diversity through the development of effective and inclusive work practices, the generation of new ideas, a...


Promote Diversity (Non Accredited)

Friday 21st
This course covers the implementation of workplace diversity strategies to promote diversity through the development of effective and inclusive work practices, the generation of new ideas, a...


Diploma of Project Management 

5-day Accredited workshop: 
Part 1 - Monday 31st
Part 2 - 15th June
Part 3 - 28th June
Part 4 - 12th July
Part 5 - 26th July
The Diploma of Project Management through IPAA is the fastest way to earn this qualification. This is an intensive course spread over five non-consecutive days. The Diploma is IPAA’s origina...

 

June

Managing Conflict

Tuesday 8th
This course will appeal to anyone who believes their response to challenging behaviour from colleagues, team members or customers could be improved. This course is also suitable for those...


Managing Public Sector Budgets 

2 half days: 
Part 1 - Friday 18th
Part 2 - Friday 25th
This popular course provides the fundamental elements of developing, contributing to, and managing budgets within the government budgeting framework....


Writing Skills for Effective Communication in Gov

Wednesday 23rd
Within the job specification of almost every public sector employee is the need for good written communication skills. This skill is particularly important for those who write, or contribute...


Developing Project Management Expertise

Tuesday 29th
“Developing Project Management Expertise” is a one-day course designed to enable participants to understand the role of the project manager and to establish and work through the phases of a ...



The Workshop basics:
  • Workshops are generally limited to 21 participants to maximise learning opportunities
  • Full day workshops commence with registrations from 8.30am and usually conclude by 4.30pm
  • Half day workshop times vary. Select courses below for more details
  • Full catering is included. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when registering
  • Workshops are held in the IPAA Training Room; Level 6, 12 Pirie St, Adelaide, unless otherwise stated
Can’t make a date or the Workshop is full?
Don’t worry. Generally most workshops are run several times a year. You can still enter your details in the form below and we will get in touch with you if a position becomes available or with more information about the next scheduled edition of that workshop.

Cancellation policy
When we receive your registration, we will send you a confirmation notice, invoice and our standard cancellation policy will apply. We understand that sometimes things don’t go to plan though so should you be unable to attend for whatever reason it is very important that you get in contact with IPAA as soon as possible. While refunds are not available, with enough notice we can substitute your registration with someone else from your organisation or for a small transfer fee, shift you registration into a subsequent Workshop.

Please read our full cancellation policy here.
By submitting a registration you agree to this policy.

 
       
 
 

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