Essential Writing Skills for Government (online)

(Previously Effective Writing for Government)

Effective communication in the 21st century requires a strong understanding of both your audience and the best practice tools for crafting engaging and persuasive content. Government communication takes time and energy to produce, and its biggest challenge can often be holding and then keeping that attention. Learn the written techniques for engaging your intended audience.

Managing Public Sector Budgets (online)

formerly Manage Budgets and Financial Plans

Are you a non-finance person working with financial reports, budgets or liaising with finance staff? Learn the fundamental elements of developing, contributing to, and managing budgets within the government budgeting framework. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to manage your budget and work with departmental finance teams and processes.

Managing Your Project: An Introduction to Project Management (Online)

Are you stepping into a project management role, or looking to expand your current knowledge. Develop the practical skills, tools and knowledge needed for planning, controlling and contributing to projects within your own organisation and beyond.

Strategic Thinking (Online)

No organisation can do everything or be all things to all people. Strategy setting involves making choices about what an organisation will do and what it will not do. Strategies provide clear guidance about how an organisation will change and how its limited resources will be deployed. Strategic thinking is essential for all leaders and is necessary to create smart strategies and identify improvements. This course is ideal for those who are ready to take the lead in the workplace and advance their strategic thinking.