{"id":150980,"date":"2022-11-03T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T07:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=150980"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:55:32","slug":"masterclasses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/professional-development\/executive-education\/masterclasses\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Open Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Advance your career <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Executive Education open programs are a range of one, two and five-day short courses open to all professionals.<\/strong>
Gain practical, research-backed skills to lead with confidence, inspire your team, and build a thriving organisational culture. Harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world business challenges, master design thinking and strategy to drive innovation, and develop Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) expertise to lead meaningful change and sustainability initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not sure how to proceed, or have questions about any of our courses, please email your details to Executive Education and one of our helpful team will give you a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n

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\"Baobab<\/div>

Baobab African-Australian Business Masterclass<\/h3><\/div>

DATE TBC<\/strong>
\nPlease 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.<\/p><\/div>

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    \"Design<\/div>

    Design your profession<\/h3><\/div>

    16 & 17 April 2026, or
    1 & 2 October 2026<\/strong>
    \nPowered 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.<\/p><\/div>

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      \"Personal<\/div>

      Personal branding<\/h3><\/div>

      6 & 7 May 2026<\/strong>
      \nPersonal 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.<\/p><\/div>

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        \"Strategic<\/div>

        Strategic innovation<\/h3><\/div>

        14 May 2026<\/strong>
        \nThis short course equips leaders and teams to build a culture of innovation within organisations often focused on quality and efficiency. Participants will assess innovative thinking, explore strategic innovation approaches, and learn practical methods to enhance creativity and innovation.<\/p><\/div>

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          \"Applied<\/div>

          Applied innovation: from idea to implementation <\/h3><\/div>

          28 May 2026<\/strong>
          \nThe ability to frame the right problem, generate innovative solutions, and turn ideas into action is rare \u2014 yet critical for organisational success. This one-day program equips participants with the mindset, tools and practical processes to develop, test and gain support for innovation within real organisational constraints.<\/p><\/div>

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            \"Crisis<\/div>

            Crisis leadership<\/h3><\/div>

            2 to 3 June 2026<\/strong>
            \nThis 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.<\/p><\/div>

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              \"Project<\/div>

              Project management series<\/h3><\/div>

              Commences 9 June 2026<\/strong>
              \nFive intensive one-day courses that build practical, real-world project management capability across scoping, governance and delivery \u2014 improving outcomes for teams, stakeholders and organisations.<\/p><\/div>

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                \"Strategic<\/div>

                Strategic and systemic project management<\/h3><\/div>

                9 June 2026<\/strong>
                \nParticipants 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                  \"Untangling<\/div>

                  Untangling the housing crisis<\/h3><\/div>

                  Online from 9 June 2026<\/strong>
                  \nThis online course equips professionals across public, not-for-profit and private sectors with housing economics tools to understand Australia\u2019s 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                    \"Strategic<\/div>

                    Strategic thinking<\/h3><\/div>

                    11 June 2026<\/strong>
                    \nOrganisations invest heavily in strategy, yet many struggle with alignment, focus and follow-through. This one-day program builds the capability to diagnose what truly matters, make clear choices under uncertainty, and translate strategic intent into coherent action.<\/p><\/div>

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                      \"Leading<\/div>

                      Leading in complexity and uncertainty <\/h3><\/div>

                      16 June 2026<\/strong>
                      \nProjects 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                        \"Design<\/div>

                        Design thinking for the modern leader<\/h3><\/div>

                        17 June 2026, or
                        \n24 November 2026<\/strong>
                        \nDesign 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                          \"Critical<\/div>

                          Critical thinking for decision making | Regional <\/h3><\/div>

                          KALGOORLIE | 19 June 2026<\/strong>
                          \nThrough 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.<\/p><\/div>

                          • View program details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                            \"Delivering<\/div>

                            Delivering strategy with Agile<\/h3><\/div>

                            23 June 2026<\/strong>
                            \nDelivered 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                              \"Managing<\/div>

                              Managing stakeholders<\/h3><\/div>

                              24 June 2026<\/strong>
                              \nThis 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                \"AI<\/div>

                                AI in leadership and project management<\/h3><\/div>

                                KALGOORLIE | 26 June 2026<\/strong>
                                \nAI is transforming project delivery across mining, infrastructure and regional industries. This practical program equips leaders and project managers with the skills to design, manage and lead AI-enabled initiatives – with a strong focus on governance, risk and ethical responsibility.<\/p><\/div>

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                                  \"Sponsoring<\/div>

                                  Sponsoring projects<\/h3><\/div>

                                  30 June 2026<\/strong>
                                  \nIn 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                    \"AI<\/div>

                                    AI in leadership and project management<\/h3><\/div>

                                    1 July 2026<\/strong>
                                    \nArtificial 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                      \"Mastering<\/div>

                                      Mastering blockchain: Technology, law and business<\/h3><\/div>

                                      21 July 2026<\/strong>
                                      \nGain a practical understanding of blockchain technology, its legal and regulatory landscape in Australia, and its impact on business innovation. This one-day program equips leaders to evaluate blockchain opportunities, navigate compliance considerations, and apply emerging technologies.<\/p><\/div>

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                                        \"Understanding<\/div>

                                        Understanding and solving complex problems<\/h3><\/div>

                                        29 July 2026<\/strong>
                                        \nNavigating 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                          \"ESG<\/div>

                                          ESG and sustainability financial disclosures<\/h3><\/div>

                                          5 August 2026 and
                                          9 September 2026<\/strong>
                                          \nProviding 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                            \"Ethics<\/div>

                                            Ethics of artificial intelligence<\/h3><\/div>

                                            11 August 2026<\/strong>
                                            \nInformed by recent scandals and advancements in AI Ethics, this one-day course will help participants develop a guidance toolkit and operational checklist tailored to their organisation, operations, and context, enabling better practices for future projects.<\/p><\/div>

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                                              \"Scenario<\/div>

                                              Scenario planning<\/h3><\/div>

                                              24 August 2026<\/strong>
                                              \nThis five-day program provides participants with hands-on application of the scenario planning process \u2013 which is tried and tested in a wide range of organisations and is delivered by renowned Professor George Burt.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                \"Leading<\/div>

                                                Leading for diversity and inclusion<\/h3><\/div>

                                                2 September 2026<\/strong>
                                                \nThis 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                  \"Social<\/div>

                                                  Social media strategy for organisations<\/h3><\/div>

                                                  Online from 7 September 2026
                                                  \nMove 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                    \"Navigating<\/div>

                                                    Navigating the polycrisis<\/h3><\/div>

                                                    13 October 2026<\/strong>
                                                    \nUnderstanding the polycrisis is critical to effective and responsible decision making. Having the tools to connect the various crises \u2013 from climate through to the rise of AI among others \u2013 places your decision-making process and its outcomes on stronger ground.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                      \"Leading<\/div>

                                                      Leading respectful workplaces<\/h3><\/div>

                                                      15 October 2026<\/strong>
                                                      \nCurtin Bystander Project \u2013 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                        AI for professionals: Building capability<\/h3><\/div>

                                                        28 October 2026<\/strong>
                                                        \nThis 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<\/p><\/div>

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                                                          \"Storytelling<\/div>

                                                          Storytelling for reputation success<\/h3><\/div>

                                                          3 and 4 November 2026<\/strong>
                                                          \nIn today\u2019s 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                            \"Critical<\/div>

                                                            Critical thinking for decision making | Perth<\/h3><\/div>

                                                            10 November 2026<\/strong>
                                                            \nThrough 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.<\/p><\/div>

                                                            • View program details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                                                              \"Design<\/div>

                                                              Design thinking for the modern leader<\/h3><\/div>

                                                              24 November 2026<\/strong>
                                                              \nDesign 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.<\/p><\/div>

                                                              • View program details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
                                                                \"Disruption<\/div>

                                                                Disruption to delivery: Supply chain management<\/h3><\/div>

                                                                26 November 2026<\/strong>
                                                                \nSupply 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.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                                  \"Giving<\/div>

                                                                  Giving voice to values<\/h3><\/div>

                                                                  2 December 2026<\/strong>
                                                                  \nHow 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 \u2018Giving Voice to Values\u2019 framework for responding to and dealing with ethically challenging situations in the workplace.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                                    \"Emotional<\/div>

                                                                    Emotional intelligence for leaders<\/h3><\/div>

                                                                    9 December 2026<\/strong>
                                                                    \nEmotional 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\u2019s EI. In today\u2019s climate of uncertainty and constant change, high EI is essential to reducing anxiety, strengthening engagement and fostering a positive, forward-focused workplace.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                                      2027 Open Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n
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                                                                      \"AI<\/div>

                                                                      AI to drive business innovation<\/h3><\/div>

                                                                      Unlock the power of AI with practical tools and frameworks to solve real business challenges, and workshop innovative, risk-aware AI solutions aligned with your organisational goals.<\/p><\/div>

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                                                                        \"Building<\/div>

                                                                        Building climate-ready organisations<\/h3><\/div>

                                                                        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.<\/p><\/div>

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