Courses and Training
UQPN currently offers regular courses through the UQ Staff Development Program.
Develop your professional skills further by attending a course in person, via Zoom or at your convenience, online. Many of our study options are flexible and available on demand.
If you have any queries or training suggestions, please the contact UQPN Course Coordinator at uqpn@uq.edu.au
UQPN and UQ Ventures -Training Sessions
UQPN has partnered with UQ Ventures to bring you Ventures Pop-Up Sessions. Each session is 2 hours, you can attend in person or via Zoom. To find out more about eash session, click on the session name link
Course Information
Location: Ventures Space, GCI Building #20, Ground Floor or Zoom Time: 10.00am -12.00pm
Workshop Topic
Business of You | 2022 Dates: Wednesday, 2 February & Wednesday 5 October How to use digital marketing tools and social media to package and communicate your unique skills, strengths and value. Registerations will open closer to the date, click HERE
Design Thinking | 2022 Dates: Wednesday, 16 February and Wednesday, 19 October Solving complex problems in a creative, user-centric and curious manner by utilising design thinking methodologies. Registerations will open closer to the date, click HERE
Agile Project Management | 2022 Dates: Wednesday, 2 March and Wednesday, 2 November Plan, execute and deliver projects in a lean way. Learn to utilise lean methodologies to create greater value while using fewer resources. Registerations will open closer to the date, click HERE
Pitching & Storytelling | 2021: Monday, 1 November Learn how to pitch a business idea, present a project to our colleagues, or talk to customers, by crating interest, convincing and influencing with our words. Registerations in oped closer to the date, click HERE 2022 Dates: Wednesday, 16 March and Wednesday, 16 November
We look forward to seeing you there.
Create new and existing UQ branded documents
This training will help learners understand the importance of the UQ brand and tips and tricks on how to efficiently create and brand a new or existing document. Spots are limited to 20 UQPN members only.
Register HERE
UQx - Free online courses from The University of Queensland
To access these courses, click here: https://www.edx.org/school/uqx
Some suggestions for training that members might be interested in are:
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation
- Working in Teams: A Practical Guide
- Unlocking Your Employability
- Leading the Organization
- Creating and Sustaining an Innovation Culture
- The Foundations of Happiness at Work
- Becoming a Successful Leader (Inclusive Leadership Training)
Online Training
Linked in Learning
Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through individual, corporate, academic and government subscriptions, members have access to the Linkedin Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Liquid Learning
Liquid Learning provides professional development through conferences, exhibitions and in-house training. https://liquidlearning.com/
ATEM
ATEM (the Association for Tertiary Edication Management) is the professional body for Australia for tertiary education administrators and managers. https://www.atem.org.au/
Microsoft
Find training and tutorials for Office 365 and Office apps, including Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype for Business, and more! https://support.office.com/en-au/office-training-center?ms.officeurl=training