Executive & Professional Development Calendar
Professional courses
March
National Security College | Short course
Introduction to futures analysis: creating practical insight
Thinking proactively about the future operating landscape and taking a systematic approach to understanding future possibilities and risks, is an increasingly vital tool of enquiry for national security professionals.
April
National Security College | Short course
Intelligence and policy: a powerful pairing
In an uncertain and complex world, intelligence informs – and can reduce uncertainty for – policymakers.
April
National Security College | Short course
Analytical techniques for policy makers
The Futures Hub offers introductory training on a range of powerful structured analytic techniques - selected from intelligence, design thinking, and academia - for their application to robust policy development.
May
National Security College | Short course
Nuclear Submarines and National Security
Course is full, wait list available.
The planned purchase of nuclear submarines under the AUKUS partnership presents capability, support, and policy challenges for Australia.
$1900 – PAC Agencies (GST Free) or $2090 (GST Inclusive) $2280 – all other (GST Exclusive) or $2508 (GST Inclusive)
May
National Security College | Short course
Navigating the Emerging Geoeconomic Order
Course is full for non industry applicants
June
National Security College | Short course
Indo-Pacific breakfast series
This program is currently fully subscribed, please send an email to epd.nsc@anu.edu.au to be added to the waitlist
June
National Security College | Short course
Legal literacy
National security policy practitioners, particularly those involved in risk, governance, and compliance, must be familiar with the laws and regulations that enables their work and underpins public confidence and trust.
June
National Security College | Short course
Artificial intelligence and AI governance
Program dates updated
July
National Security College | Short course
Transnational serious and organised crime
****Course is Full - EOI’s Accepted and send email to epd.nsc@anu.edu.au to add to list****
August
National Security College | Short course
Advanced futures techniques: achieving impact
Building on themes in the Introduction to futures analysis course, this program explores the methods and craft needed to integrate effective futures analysis into decision making processes, especially within organisations without a history or culture of systematic thought about the future.
August
National Security College | Short course
Propaganda and information warfare
From election interference to COVID-19 conspiracies, a host of actors across the globe are finding new ways to exploit and weaponise information. Is Australia sufficiently prepared to respond? What do we need to do to address misinformation, disinformation, propaganda and fake news?
September
National Security College | Short course
Tech breakfast series
Over four consecutive Fridays in September, this series considers the national security impacts, challenges and opportunities posed by new and emerging technologies and the intensifying state of global technology competition.
September
National Security College | Short course
Critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure are the facilities, supply chains, information technologies and communication networks that, if destroyed or disrupted for an extended period, will harm our national security and economic wellbeing.
October
National Security College | Short course
Intelligence and policy: a powerful pairing
In an uncertain and complex world, intelligence informs – and can reduce uncertainty for – policymakers.
October
National Security College | Short course
Xi’s China: a closer look
Offered jointly by the NSC and the Australian Centre on China in the World.
PAC Agencies (GST Free): $2,250 or $2475 (GST Inclusive). All Other: $2,970 (GST Inclusive)
October
National Security College | Short course
Strategic cyber
Advancing cybersecurity is a top national priority and protecting Australia’s interests from diverse threat actors is a responsibility shared between the public and private sectors.
October
National Security College | Short course
Health and National Security
The significant strategic impact of COVID-19 has meant health is now front of mind for many national security policy and decision makers.
Register your interest at epd.nsc@anu.edu.au
November
National Security College | Short course
Nuclear Submarines and National Security
The planned purchase of nuclear submarines under the AUKUS partnership presents capability, support, and policy challenges for Australia.
$1900 – PAC Agencies (GST Free) or $2090 (GST Inclusive) $2280 – all other (GST Exclusive) or $2508 (GST Inclusive)
November
National Security College | Short course
Analytical techniques for policy makers
This course introduces participants to a range of powerful analytic techniques used by intelligence analysts. Policy makers at all levels will learn practical ways to improve creative and critical thinking, analysis and develop robust recommendations.
December
National Security College | Short course
Understanding Canberra: the national security ecosystem
Please send an email to epd.nsc@anu.edu.au to enrol
National security frameworks, architecture, decision making and oversight
Executive programs
February
National Security College | Short course
Leading through disruption: executive development program for Senior Executives (SES1 and equivalent)
The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities.
$34,000 (GST ex) for Partnering Government Agencies, $40,800 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
July
National Security College | Short course
National security foundations: concepts, issues, threats and futures
(July Nominations Full)
$3,375 (GST ex) for Partnered Government Agency. $4,050 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered.
October
National Security College | Short course
Leading through disruption: executive development program for Senior Executives (SES1 and equivalent)
The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities.
$34,000 (GST ex) for Partnering Government Agencies, $40,800 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
