2026 Open Programs

24 August 2026
This five-day program provides participants with hands-on application of the scenario planning process – which is tried and tested in a wide range of organisations and is delivered by renowned Professor George Burt.

2 September 2026
This course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively manage an increasingly diverse workforce. Through interactive workshops, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key diversity dimensions in the workplace and explore practical strategies.

Online from 7 September 2026
Move beyond posting and platforms. This program equips you to manage social media as a strategic organisational function – aligning activity with business goals, understanding audiences, and using insights to drive meaningful engagement and impact.

1 & 2 October 2026
FULLY BOOKED
Powered by Stanford University and the Life Design Curriculum, this two-day intensive program applies the innovation principles of design thinking to designing your life beyond your studies.

13 October 2026
Understanding the polycrisis is critical to effective and responsible decision making. Having the tools to connect the various crises – from climate through to the rise of AI among others – places your decision-making process and its outcomes on stronger ground.

15 October 2026
Curtin Bystander Project – Creating Respect in the Workplace. This masterclass equips managers and leaders with the tools to cultivate a workplace culture where team members feel confident to speak up and take responsibility for their actions.

28 October 2026
This intensive, one-day course moves beyond theory to build hands-on AI capability that participants can apply immediately. Designed for professionals across all industries, the program focuses on practical experimentation, structured thinking and tangible outputs. Participants will actively work with leading generative AI tools to test, refine and embed new ways of working

3 and 4 November 2026
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, authentic storytelling is essential to building trust and brand loyalty. This interactive two-day masterclass will help you define your core narrative, clarify what you want your audience to remember, and align your messaging across platforms.

10 November 2026
Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, this course will empower participants to think critically, plan effectively, and lead confidently in a world where the only constant is change.

24 November 2026
Design thinking is a powerful, creative methodology that leverages empathy to uncover deep customer insights and develop innovative solutions. This action-oriented program offers a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of the design thinking process.

2 December 2026
How do we navigate ethical dilemmas at work? Or stand up for our values under pressure? This one-day program will provide you with a practical, immediately actionable ‘Giving Voice to Values’ framework for responding to and dealing with ethically challenging situations in the workplace.

3 December 2026
Supply chain crisis management: This one day program examines how organisations respond to and recover from major supply chain disruptions caused by global shocks, disasters, or geopolitical instability.

9 December 2026
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a critical leadership capability. The ability to make sound decisions, think critically, innovate, manage stress and inspire others all depends on a leader’s EI. In today’s climate of uncertainty and constant change, high EI is essential to reducing anxiety, strengthening engagement and fostering a positive, forward-focused workplace.

25 MARCH and 6 MAY
Designed for both emerging and established professionals working across sustainability, governance, finance, and environmental management, this two-day program is a comprehensive and applied exploration of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions accounting.

18 MAY
Strategic Innovation: Part 1, Problem Discovery and Strategic Insight
Build the skills to uncover the right problems before jumping to solutions. Explore stakeholder needs, organisational context and root causes to develop clear strategic insights that set the foundation for meaningful innovation.

1 JUNE AND 29 JUNE
This two-day course provides tools and strategies to help leaders respond to crises. Key areas such as corporate relations, HR, health and safety, and management will be highlighted for effective crisis management.

Commences 9 June | ONLINE
This online course equips professionals across public, not-for-profit and private sectors with housing economics tools to understand Australia’s housing affordability challenges, market dynamics and policy impacts. It is also relevant for homebuyers, investors and renters seeking economics-based insights to inform housing and financial decisions.

15 JUNE
Solution Design and Innovation Execution
Learn how to move from understanding a problem to defining a compelling future vision and generating solutions that align with your strategic intent. Through structured ideation and practical frameworks, you will explore different types of innovation and identify solution pathway.

16 JUNE 2027
Strengthen your planning and decision-making by learning to recognise and avoid common thinking errors. Drawing on real-world examples across business and beyond, this practical course will help you think more critically and make better-informed decisions

22 & 23 JUNE
Personal brand plays a crucial role in influencing career choices, shaping behaviours and guiding professional practice. This two-day course will guide you through the steps to create a consistent personal brand and define how you are perceived in the digital space and beyond.

23 JUNE | KALGOORLIE
How do I use AI well, confidently, critically, and responsibly, in my own work? And, how do I design, manage and deliver an AI project without the common, predictable failures? This one day program explores two big AI questions.

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Five intensive one-day courses that build practical, real-world project management capability across scoping, governance and delivery — improving outcomes for teams, stakeholders and organisations. These can be taken individually, or as a full program.

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PM Series: Participants will explore frameworks and techniques to support a strategic and systematic approach to project management, learning to identify and align objectives within and across organisations while leveraging competitive advantage.

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PM Series: Projects are inherently uncertain enterprises as we project to achieve our aspirations for the future. This session will deepen understanding of how complexity and uncertainty affect projects and how those effects can be mitigated.

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PM Series: Delivered by experienced project practitioner Todd Melville, this hands-on program provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Agile, showing you how to use Agile practices to your benefit, in all facets of your project work.

20 JULY 2027 | PERTH
How do I use AI well, confidently, critically, and responsibly, in my own work? And, how do I design, manage and deliver an AI project without the common, predictable failures? This one day program explores two big AI questions.

2027 DATE TBC
This short course in stakeholder best practice teaches you how to identify stakeholders and introduces you to a proven method for effective stakeholder management to drive business success.

2027 DATE TBC
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising project management, offering tools and insights that empower leaders to innovate and deliver impactful results. This program equips participants with essential skills to design, manage and lead AI projects effectively, fostering innovation and addressing ethical considerations.

2027 DATE TBC
Providing participants with the background to ESG and the regulatory frameworks which underpin it, along with practical strategies for ESG risks identification, measurement, mitigation and reporting.

2027 DATE TBC
In this program, leading experts Professor Fran Ackermann and Dr Francis Norman will show you how effective project sponsorship can result in a strategic and sustainable approach to projects and effectively manage project operational issues.

2027 DATE TBC ONLINE
This course will assist those working in the energy transition to identify, build and sustain SLO in their fields. Through case studies, group work and interactive discussions, participants will gain a detailed understanding of how SLO impacts public and private sector activities.

2027 DATE TBC
Navigating volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments requires recognising intricate systems and facing challenges with no clear answers. This course explores strategies for professionals to thrive in these environments and make informed decisions.

2027 DATE TBC Online
This intensive online workshop is designed for senior leaders, executives, business managers and professionals seeking an understanding of blockchain technologies, their legal implications in Australia and industry application

26 OCTOBER
Most organisations are no longer asking whether to invest in AI; they are asking where. This one-day masterclass gives decision-makers a disciplined way to find, evaluate and prioritise AI investments

Please send and Expression of Interest to attend this five-day program capacity-building and upskilling initiative open to all. Drawing on shared foundations to build enduring strength and cultivate growth, the program provides a platform for participants to expand their professional capabilities and connections.

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This online course, organised by the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition focuses upon the growth of renewable energy and the associated economic, social and political considerations arising from that growth.