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Road safety training program takes top spot in prestigious national award

Professional and Continuing Education and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) at the University of Adelaide have been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for ‘Best Learning & Talent Development - Learning Impact (Industry Specific)’ at the LearnX Live Awards.
 

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What’s behind Australia’s decline in workplace training?

CEDA’s ‘Learning curve: Why Australia needs a training boost’ report is a must-read for anyone working in senior management, human resources and organisational development — but if you don’t have time to sift through all 52 pages, we’ve compiled some key takeaways in this article. 

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Supporting lifelong learning in key South Australian region

A partnership with Uni Hub Spencer Gulf is providing regional communities with access to lifelong learning, while supporting vital skills growth. 
 

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Five Australian companies nailing employee experience

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employee experience has never been more important. So, which Australian workplaces are delivering when it comes to employee experience – and what are they doing that makes their workplace so great?

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How to tap into talent and plug your skills gap

 Skills audits have emerged as a powerful – and cost-effective – way to tap into and pivot capability to address emerging organisational challenges.

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Professional and Continuing Education named finalist in Learning Impact Awards

The Learning Impact Awards are the highest recognition for learning and development professionals across the Asia Pacific. 

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Register now: Navigating Digital Transformation Breakfast Panel Discussion

Register for our upcoming Breakfast Panel Event to learn how to develop future-proof digital strategies and workforce capability for your organisation.

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6 ways to build your resilience at work

One of the most effective ways to avoid stress and burnout at work is to build your resilience. Find out how, and reap the benefits for both your personal and professional life. 

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Collaboration tackles AI skills gap

Professional and Continuing Education and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) recently collaborated to deliver a tailored introduction to AI and ML course for engineering services and technology solutions company, Nova Systems. 

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Micro-credentials to address Australia’s critical skills gap in combat system engineering

As part of the Defence Trailblazer: Concept to Sovereign Capability (DTB) Industry Upskilling Program, Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Adelaide is playing a key role in delivering Australia’s first combat systems engineering education pathway.

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Road safety program reducing traffic deaths across South Asia

The University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) and Professional and Continuing Education are delivering the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) Road Safety Management Training Program in Adelaide this week. 

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How to successfully transition from peer to manager

Unpack the challenges and the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of transitioning from team member to leader with leadership expert Sonali D’silva. 

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Adaptive leadership: the secret to this CEO’s success

CEO of Preventative Health SA, Marina Bowshall, shares why the Transformative Leadership Program holds the secret to her success. 

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The “best investment” this CEO ever made

Discover why local government CEO, Victoria MacKirdy, says the Transformative Leadership Program is the “the best investment I’ve ever made.”

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Your guide to navigating a career change

Discover how to successfully navigate a career change at any age with actionable steps to help you upskill or reskill for your new career.

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How to conduct a future-focused performance review

If your organisation's annual review process starts early in the New Year, find out how to make it an inspiring and motivating experience for all involved.

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2024 Program out now

Download your copy to explore our range of short courses, executive education programs and workforce solutions available in 2024.

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Four Reasons to Include Executive Coaching and Mentoring in your L&D Strategy

Gone are the days where executive coaches were exclusively reserved for billionaire CEOs like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson.

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Short Courses to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Philippines

Learn how we're supporting Philippine government agencies to accelerate digital transformation by delivering two short courses on behalf of Australia Awards.

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Leadership Health Check for Regional Health network

A customised education solution for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network's Executive team supported a positive change for healthcare services in the region.

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How to Create a Mentally Healthy Workplace

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, here’s five ways your organisation can create a mentally healthy workplace.

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Microcredentials to deliver maximum benefit in the classroom

The University of Adelaide has been awarded a $3.3m contract with the Australian Government to develop a series of microcredentials for teachers.

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Why Emotional Intelligence is the Must-Have Leadership Skill

As a leader, you’re looking to influence a broad group of people and move them forward to meet shared objectives. Yes, it helps to have a reasonable IQ to achieve this, but it’s your emotional intelligence, or EQ, that really counts.

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Resilience: More Than Just a Buzzword

Discover how resilience can help you achieve higher levels of personal and professional success from former STAR Group officer, Derrick McManus.

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Customised leadership program delivers results for Nyrstar

From reduced turnover to higher attendance, find out how a leadership development program created by Professional and Continuing Education benefited Nyrstar.

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The Power of Personality Profiling

Discover how you can become a more effective leader and better communicator by harnessing the power of personality profiling tools.

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Become an influential communicator in 3 easy steps

'Being influential' isn’t only reserved for people in senior positions. Find out how to build influence at work — and reap the benefits — in 3 easy steps.

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Developing leadership a sound investment

Recognising the reality of needing to prepare for chaotic circumstances led Sarah Leo, Resonate Consultants CEO, to a life-changing experience in PACE's Transformative Leadership Program.

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The importance of authentic leadership with Jane Pickering

Read more about Jane Pickering, CE of Eldercare’s leadership journey and the importance of being an authentic leader as part of our Levelling up: Your leadership podcast series.

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Eight ways to become a more inclusive leader

Find out how to create a culture where everyone feels welcomed, acknowledged, respected and valued at work with these eight thoughtful tips.

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