Course Overview

About This Course

Executive Education open programs are a range of one, two and five-day short courses open to all professionals. 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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Open to all professionals
No specific academic entry requirements stated
Some programs may require an Expression of Interest (e.g. Baobab African-Australian Business Masterclass)
If unsure how to proceed, prospective participants are encouraged to email their details to Executive Education for assistance

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

These programs are designed to advance careers for working professionals across a range of industries. Skills developed include leadership, innovation, AI project management, ESG and sustainability reporting, stakeholder management, project management, design thinking, strategic thinking, crisis leadership, and diversity and inclusion management.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

Strategic innovation

Equips leaders and teams to build a culture of innovation within organisations often focused on quality and efficiency.

Applied innovation: from idea to implementation

Equips participants with the mindset, tools and practical processes to develop, test and gain support for innovation within real organisational constraints.

Crisis leadership

Provides tools and strategies to help leaders respond to crises, covering corporate relations, HR, health and safety, and management.

Project management series

Five intensive one-day courses that build practical, real-world project management capability across scoping, governance and delivery.

Strategic and systemic project management

Participants explore frameworks and techniques to support a strategic and systematic approach to project management.

Climate change and renewable energy

Online course focusing on the growth of renewable energy and the associated economic, social and political considerations.

Untangling the housing crisis

Equips professionals with housing economics tools to understand Australia's housing affordability challenges, market dynamics and policy impacts.

Strategic thinking

Builds the capability to diagnose what truly matters, make clear choices under uncertainty, and translate strategic intent into coherent action.

Leading in complexity and uncertainty

Deepens understanding of how complexity and uncertainty affect projects and how those effects can be mitigated.

Baobab African-Australian Business Masterclass

Five-day capacity-building and upskilling initiative open to all, providing a platform for participants to expand their professional capabilities and connections.

Design thinking for the modern leader

Offers a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of the design thinking process, leveraging empathy to uncover deep customer insights.

Critical thinking for decision making

Empowers participants to think critically, plan effectively, and lead confidently. Delivered regionally in Kalgoorlie.

Delivering strategy with Agile

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Agile and how to use Agile practices across all facets of project work.

Managing stakeholders

Teaches how to identify stakeholders and introduces a proven method for effective stakeholder management to drive business success.

AI in leadership and project management

Equips leaders and project managers with the skills to design, manage and lead AI-enabled initiatives, with a focus on governance, risk and ethical responsibility.

Sponsoring projects

Shows how effective project sponsorship can result in a strategic and sustainable approach to projects and effectively manage project operational issues.

Mastering blockchain: Technology, law and business

Provides a practical understanding of blockchain technology, its legal and regulatory landscape in Australia, and its impact on business innovation.

Ensuring a social license to operate

Online course assisting those working in the energy transition to identify, build and sustain social license to operate (SLO).

Understanding and solving complex problems

Explores strategies for professionals to thrive in VUCA environments and make informed decisions.

ESG and sustainability financial disclosures

Provides background to ESG and the regulatory frameworks which underpin it, along with practical strategies for ESG risks identification, measurement, mitigation and reporting.

Ethics of artificial intelligence

Helps participants develop a guidance toolkit and operational checklist tailored to their organisation, operations, and context for better AI practices.

Scenario planning

Five-day program providing hands-on application of the scenario planning process, delivered by Professor George Burt.

Leading for diversity and inclusion

Equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively manage an increasingly diverse workforce.

Social media strategy for organisations

Online program to manage social media as a strategic organisational function, aligning activity with business goals and using insights to drive meaningful engagement.

Design your profession

Powered by Stanford University and the Life Design Curriculum, this two-day intensive program applies the innovation principles of design thinking to designing your life.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can enrol in these Executive Education open programs?

These programs are open to all professionals. There are no specific academic entry requirements stated, and the courses are designed to benefit working professionals across a wide range of industries and sectors.

How long do these short courses run?

The programs vary in length — options include one-day, two-day, and five-day intensive formats depending on the specific course. For example, Crisis Leadership runs for two days, Scenario Planning runs for five days, and many other programs such as Applied Innovation and Design Thinking are one-day courses.

Are any of the programs available online?

Yes, several programs are offered online, including Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Untangling the Housing Crisis, Ensuring a Social License to Operate, and Social Media Strategy for Organisations.

Are any programs delivered outside of Perth?

Yes, select programs are delivered regionally in Kalgoorlie, including Critical Thinking for Decision Making and AI in Leadership and Project Management (Kalgoorlie sessions on 19 June 2026 and 26 June 2026 respectively).

What topics are covered across the 2026 open programs?

The 2026 open programs cover a dynamic range of topics including leadership, strategic innovation, artificial intelligence, ESG and sustainability, project management, design thinking, blockchain, crisis leadership, stakeholder management, diversity and inclusion, scenario planning, Agile delivery, and social media strategy, among others.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

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Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian CurriculumDifferentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needsClassroom management and positive behaviour supportFormative and summative assessment design and analysisInclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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