2020 Executive & Professional Development Calendar
Professional courses
March
National Security College | Short course
Women in National Security: diversity in the national interest
This two-day intensive course examines challenges and opportunities for women leading, or seeking to lead, in defence, cyber, law enforcement, intelligence, border control and/or foreign affairs.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered.
March
National Security College | Short course
Analytical techniques for policymakers: overcoming bias, improving analysis
Are you looking to enhance your skills in complex problem-solving? Have you ever wondered how national security policymakers identify options or futures, conduct analysis and test their thinking to produce robust policy solutions?
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered.
April
National Security College | Short course
Risk for National Security Practitioners: likelihood and consequence in a complex environment
** 2020 COURSE SOLD OUT ** ** 2021 DATES NOW AVAILABLE **
Risk judgements are vital in informing effective policies and decisions in the national security community. This is amplified in an era of rapid change and a shifting threat environment.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered.
April
National Security College | Short course
The Intelligence and Policy Nexus: a powerful pairing
Effective policymaking within Australia’s dynamic national security environment requires that intelligence is effectively transmitted, synthesised and utilised by policy makers. How can the relationship between intelligence and policy be structured to maximum effect?
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered. NSC will reschedule this course for later in 2021.
June
National Security College | Short course
Breakfast Series: The Indo-Pacific - Pivoting the map
Join us for this exciting breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over four consecutive Fridays, this series examines the Indo-Pacific’s strategic challenges and opportunities, both during the COVID pandemic and further beyond the horizon.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
June
National Security College | Short course
Breakfast Series: The Indo-Pacific - Pivoting the map
Join us for this exciting breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over four consecutive Fridays, this series examines the Indo-Pacific’s strategic challenges and opportunities, both during the COVID pandemic and further beyond the horizon.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
June
National Security College | Short course
Breakfast Series: The Indo-Pacific - Pivoting the map
Join us for this exciting breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over four consecutive Fridays, this series examines the Indo-Pacific’s strategic challenges and opportunities, both during the COVID pandemic and further beyond the horizon.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
June
National Security College | Short course
Legal Literacy for National Security Practitioners: balance, enablers and constraints
This Two-day program will critically consider the role and function of the law in relation to national security; particularly the nexus between lawmaking and social licence considerations, technology, media freedoms and policymaking.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered.
June
National Security College | Short course
Breakfast Series: The Indo-Pacific - Pivoting the map
Join us for this exciting breakfast series on the Indo-Pacific. Running over four consecutive Fridays, this series examines the Indo-Pacific’s strategic challenges and opportunities, both during the COVID pandemic and further beyond the horizon.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
July
National Security College | Short course
The New Weapons: Propaganda, Misinformation and Fake News
Contact us at epd.nsc@anu.edu.au to express interest or to discuss how we can tailor this program for your organisation.
October
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Wednesdays, this program considers the national security impacts, challenges and opportunities posed by new and emerging technology.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
October
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Wednesdays, this program considers the national security impacts, challenges and opportunities posed by new and emerging technology.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
October
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Wednesdays, this program considers the national security impacts, challenges and opportunities posed by new and emerging technology.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
October
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Wednesdays, this program considers the national security impacts, challenges and opportunities posed by new and emerging technology.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered. The series comprises of four sessions over four weeks. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual sessions.
Executive programs
November
National Security College | Short course
Strategic Thinking and Planning for Public Sector Leaders
How to develop strategy in a complex and uncertain landscape
Before/by 16 October 2020: $1,195
From 17 October 2020: $1,495
Group discounts available.
November
National Security College | Short course
Expert communication for stakeholder engagement
Effective communication is at the heart of good public policy. It is the foundation for successfully engaging stakeholders to ensure that policies are better informed, realistic, citizen-centred, broadly supported and well implemented.
Before/by 23 October 2020: $1,195
From 24 October 2020: $1,495
Group discounts available.
February
National Security College | Short course
EL1 National Security Development Program: Framing the Future
This interactive and practical nine-day program will deepen participants’ understanding of the national security community and the range of strategic challenges it faces - now and into the future.
$11,650 (GST ex) for government. $13,980 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
2020 Programs SOLD OUT
March
National Security College | Short course
Beginner's guide to economics for the public sector
Course participants will develop an understanding of the key insights from economics and how they can be applied in policy and government settings.
Before/by 1 February 2021: $2,195
After 1 February 2021: $2,495
March
National Security College | Short course
Introduction to National Security: Critical Conversations
This engaging three-day program introduces participants to the central issues, threats, challenges and opportunities that underpin Australia’s national security environment.
$3,375 (GST ex) for government. $4,050 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
May
National Security College | Short course
EL2 National Security Development Program: Navigating Uncertainty
This stimulating three-week program provides participants with in-depth exposure to the full range of issues and challenges facing Australia’s national security community, with a focus on strategic thinking, critical analysis, policy-making, partnership-building and adaptive leadership principles
$17,350 for government, $20,820 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
July
National Security College | Short course
Introduction to National Security: Critical Conversations
This engaging three-day program introduces participants to the central issues, threats, challenges and opportunities that underpin Australia’s national security environment.
$3,375 (GST ex) for government. $4,050 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
August
National Security College | Short course
EL1 National Security Development Program: Framing the Future
This interactive and practical nine-day program will deepen participants’ understanding of the national security community and the range of strategic challenges it faces - now and into the future.
$11,650 (GST ex) for government. $13,980 (GST ex) open rate. Program is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
2020 Programs SOLD OUT
November
National Security College | Short course
SES National Security Development Program: Leading in Complexity
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 government, $40,800 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
