About Pro Leaders Academy

This qualification is designed to give individuals the skills and edge needed to take leadership of an organisation and manage it accordingly. It is ideal for those who are looking to pursue a management or supervisory role by recognising and enhancing your current knowledge and skills to become the leader you aspire to be.

This course gives you the introduction to the skills and techniques to lead and manage a team while providing stability and maintaining control. The course is suitable and transferable to many working environments, and is ideal as an entry-level course into management front line.

This entry-level qualification into the field of project management is ideal for project team members, and those working with projects with no direct responsibilities for overall project outcomes. The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice will develop the skills to enable you to identify and apply project management skills in a range of context that will complement a recognised project management methodology. It will provide the foundation skills to advance to the Diploma of Project Management.

This course is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) and is recognised as meeting the entry-level competency requirements of a project officer or coordinator.

The Diploma of Project Management covers generic project management theories and methodologies that are based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and follows the project management lifecycle from project planning and governance considerations through to project implementation and project completion. This course will include activities, assignments, and case studies to simulate real processes and industry best practice.

This qualification is ideal for project team leaders and project team members wishing to advance their skills to the level of a Project Manager. You will gain the skills to oversee the management of projects to meet the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. It will provide a theoretical understanding of project management and practical tools and skills for implementation in the workplace.

The Diploma of Procurement and Contracting is ideal for professionals wanting to gain a practical understanding of how government procurement and contract management can be implemented and managed in a team. This course will make you think more strategically about procurement, particularly when procuring multiple goods and/or services. You will learn to manage contract performance, coordinate, and manage risks, and strategically source to make the purchasing process more efficient and streamlined.

The Diploma of Government qualification is aimed at the APS6-EL1/2 classification, or equivalent, and it is aim at those with responsibilities for managing people and other resources. At this level, you will be looking at coordinating and managing people and other resources, dealing with conflicts and performance, and determining and managing risks. With your knowledge in the Government’s compliance with legislation and policies, you will promote, support and uphold these legislations and policies during their public service dealings and duties, and they will assist in the development of a supportive and inclusive workplace.

The Certificate IV in Government is a qualification aimed at the APS4-5 classification, or equivalent, and will develop the skills necessary for those who work in operational roles in the public service. At this level, you will be engaging with stakeholders, dealing with conflicts, and be able to operate autonomously.

This course will cover the operational skills that are common across all government departments and agencies and will help develop your knowledge and skills in the application of government processes.

The Advanced Diploma of Program Management is your next step into a career in project management. This course is aimed at experienced project and program managers to lead a program of work with responsibilities for a portfolio of multiple projects, programs, or large complex projects within a business environment.

This qualification will teach you practical program management skills that can be applied to any enterprise and industry contexts. You will learn to direct, plan, lead and manage a range of program functions, while achieving organisational outcomes.

The Certificate III in Government is an entry-level qualification aimed at the APS3-4 classifications, or equivalent, that provides an introduction to the public service and will focus on the activities of this classification including responsible handling sensitive information, ability to carry out basic procurement, and addressing both internal and external client needs.

This course will introduce a range of the more common legislation and policies that relates to the public service, and it will focus on creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. It will prepare you for a career in the public service to understand how the public service work and the expectations of the public service workplace.

The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is ideal for professionals wanting to gain a practical understanding of how government procurement and contract management can be implemented, particularly with the execution of the tendering process from planning the tender through to the evaluation of tender outcomes. It will teach the essentials skills and knowledge of contract management, particularly when a preferred tenderer has been selected and provide an understanding of how to effectively manage the vendor/supplier to ensure that contract performance is maintained.

The Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting will cover the management of complex procurement, or high-risk, high-value procurement, to minimise risk at the organisational level. At this level, a strategic approach will be taken to plan, coordinate, and manage procurement activities through to the contract stage. Not only will you be managing procurement, but you will also lead these changes to ensure performance is maintained and that they meet the objectives of the organisation.