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Discover how the Centre for Continuing Education supports your career growth through practical learning. From advancing skills to building team capabilities, our short courses are designed to make an impact.

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Finance

Budgets and Forecasts Course for Organisations

Develop essential budgeting and forecasting skills to create organisational and project budgets. Learn financial evaluation techniques, variance analysis, and Excel-based forecasting to enhance decision-making and financial planning in your workplace.
Duration
2 sessions, 7 hours total
Price
A$690.00 - A$740.00
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Business communication

Assertive Communication Toolkit: Speak Up with Confidence

Master assertive communication to confidently express ideas, set boundaries, and handle tough conversations with professionalism. Learn advanced techniques like empathy-building and collaborative problem-solving to influence and inspire others effectively.
Duration
2 sessions, 16 hours total
Price
A$1,250.00
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Marketing communications

ChatGPT Course for Beginners: Using AI for Business and Marketing Communications

Learn how to harness the power of ChatGPT and other AI tools to enhance business communications. This course equips you to save time, automate tasks, and create high-quality content faster while improving your AI-assisted writing skills.
Duration
1 session, 8 hours total
Price
A$690.00 - A$740.00
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Management

A Toolkit for New Managers Course

Develop essential management skills to lead with confidence. Learn to prioritise tasks, engage teams, resolve conflicts, and drive performance. Gain practical tools in communication, planning, and decision-making to navigate the challenges of leadership effectively.
Duration
2 sessions, 16 hours total
Price
A$1,150.00 - A$1,250.00
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Finance

Financial Modelling Course Online: The Complete Guide

This self-paced course covers financial modelling best practices, from building integrated financial statements to valuation techniques. Develop essential skills to create robust models for financial analysis, forecasting, and business decision-making.
Duration
Approx 60 hours
Price
A$1,075.00
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Leadership

Advanced Leadership and Practical Management Course

Enhance your leadership and management expertise. Learn to lead high-performing teams, navigate change, mitigate risks, and influence stakeholders. Develop self-awareness, strategic thinking, and leadership agility to drive business success with confidence.
Duration
1 session, 8 hours total
Price
A$690.00 - A$740.00
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Leadership

Leadership Course

Develop your leadership strengths to inspire and guide teams. Learn to influence, build culture, manage change, and foster high performance. Explore leadership theory and practical strategies to enhance your impact in any professional environment.
Duration
2 sessions, 16 hours total
Price
A$1,150.00 - A$1,250.00
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Business communication

Interpersonal Skills and Effective Communication Course

Enhance your communication skills with this course, designed to improve workplace interactions, build rapport, and overcome communication barriers. Learn techniques for listening, assertiveness, and influencing others positively.
Duration
1 session, 7.5 hours total
Price
A$690.00 - A$740.00
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Management

Lean Six Sigma Course: Improve Productivity

Boost productivity and efficiency with Lean Six Sigma. Learn to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance quality using DMAIC methodology. Gain practical tools to lead process improvements and drive measurable results in your organisation.
Duration
1 session, 8 hours total
Price
A$690.00 - A$740.00
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Business communication

Presentation Skills Course: Plan and Deliver Memorable Presentations

This course improves your ability to present confidently and effectively. Learn techniques for structuring presentations, handling nerves, and delivering impactful content. Build skills to make lasting impressions in various professional settings.
Duration
1 session, 8 hours total
Price
A$740.00
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What people say about our courses

“ CCE has provided me with a fantastic on-going learning experience. CCE's course instructors are knowledgeable and experienced in their subject matter, and are able to deliver learnings in a way that makes absorbing this complex language much more manageable and engaging.”

- Faith Benjaathonsirikul

“ Education should always be this fun, effective and informative. My French has improved, my confidence has soared, my friend group enlarged. I encourage everyone to take the leap and follow your passion at Sydney CCE.”

- Stuart Carley

“ I write professionally but had not previously attempted creative writing. The Masterclass was a revelation. We all received thoughtful individual attention for our needs and interests, Mark shared an apparently endless fund of tips, ideas, stories, quotes and poems to encourage our creativity. A must-attend for aspiring writers.”

- Elyssebeth Leigh

“ This course is an excellent and well-rounded introduction into counseling for those who want to either enter the profession or are looking to refresh their existing skills. John Le Mesurier (Lecturer) makes the vibe very casual and covers the basics of counseling and typical cases that are seen in the real world based on his many years of experience.”

- Anthony Nedanoski

“ This course (Forensic Psychology) was far beyond my expectations! Richard’s knowledge and experience in this field was extremely interesting and provided an insight into areas I was not aware. The way he delivered the course was entertaining and engaging. I will definitely be back for the Advanced Course!”

- Simone Jajou

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