2020 Executive & Professional Development Calendar
Professional courses
February
National Security College | Short course
Understanding India: a complex strategic partner
India is rising to greater prominence in Australia’s external relations against a backdrop of great power transitions and growing strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific region.
$1,300 (GST ex) for government, $1,560 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
February
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 and parking permit is supplied.
March
National Security College | Short course
Transnational Serious and Organised Crime: a borderless threat
This two-day program exposes participants to wide-ranging perspectives on Transnational Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) and its increasingly pervasive impact across the national security environment and into the community more broadly.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
March
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 and parking permit is supplied.
March
National Security College | Short course
China as a major power: challenge or opportunity?
This two-day program explores challenges and opportunities arising from China as a major geopolitical actor.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
April
National Security College | Short course
Risk for National Security Practitioners: likelihood and consequence in a complex environment
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 and parking permit is supplied.
April
National Security College | Short course
Space: Implications for National Security
Space has serious implications for national security, given our dependence on satellites (and other space systems) to inform Defence and intelligence capabilities.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
May
National Security College | Short course
Indo-Pacific Breakfast Series: 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 as a strategic concept.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
June
National Security College | Short course
Indo-Pacific Breakfast Series: 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 as a strategic concept.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
June
National Security College | Short course
Indo-Pacific Breakfast Series: 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 as a strategic concept.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
June
National Security College | Short course
Indo-Pacific Breakfast Series: 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 as a strategic concept.
$1,950 (GST ex) for government, $2,340 (GST ex) open. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
June
National Security College | Short course
An Introduction to Futures Analysis: through a new lens
The world is rapidly changing, and disruption has become the new norm. Thinking proactively about the future landscape, and taking a systematic approach to understanding future possibilities and risks, is an increasingly vital tool of enquiry for national security professionals.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, 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 and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Climate Change: threat amplifier
A national security risk in its own right, climate change has been characterised as a threat amplifier by a range of pundits.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, 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 and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, 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 and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Maritime Security and the Indo Pacific: beyond the dotted lines
Australia’s maritime interests are under pressure. This two-day program considers evolving naval capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region.
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
September
National Security College | Short course
Technology Breakfast Series: underpinning the national interest
Conducted over four consecutive Fridays, 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 and parking permit is supplied.
October
National Security College | Short course
Terrorism and Foriegn Interference: which is the greater threat?
While the Australian government continues to support a range of key Counter Terrorism (CT) and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiatives as part of its national security agenda, Foreign Interference (FI) has been identified as a significant threat with the rise of new technologies and evolvi
$2,250 (GST ex) for government, $2,700 (GST ex) open rate. Course is fully catered and parking permit is supplied.
Executive programs
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.
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.
June
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.
June
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.
August
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
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.
October
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.
October
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.
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.
