Short courses, long-term changes

Our range of Professional Development courses are designed to bring about short and long-term changes for individuals and organisations. Each course has been developed in conjunction with leading industry bodies and our team of presenters and trainers are practising professionals. We are constantly developing and reviewing our programs to ensure the content you receive is relevant and reflects latest market trends.

Geared for learning

Training is delivered using industry-leading learning principles, which focus on creating real-life connections with outcomes. We combine instructor-led training with hands-on practical exercises, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn as you go along.

Tailoring a program to meet your needs

Whether you’re a large organisation wanting to train 100 staff, or an individual looking to improve your career prospects, we’re here to ensure your training is as effective and streamlined.

We start by working with you to understand your business and corporate goals and then conduct a discovery session to see where improvements can be made and skills gaps filled. NWS will work closely with your organisation and key stakeholders to develop tailored programs which are centered around the professional and personal development of your employees.

Like to know more?

To find out how we can help you find the right training solution, you can email us or call 1300 883 445.

The value of professional development

  • Competencies that are highly valued by employers include business acumen, customer focus and teamwork, planning, organisation and decision-making skills1.
  • Undertaking Professional Development training could present you with networking opportunities and help you make connections in your industry.
  • In their recent Student Outcomes Survey3, NCVER found that over 80% of graduates with Diploma and higher levels of education were employed after training on an average salary of $52,000.
  • Post-school education and training leads to higher-status jobs and earnings2.
  • Employers are mostly interested in the results of learning rather than the form of learning. They are also keen for employees to have problem-solving, team work and communication skills4.

Source:

  • 1. FINSIA
  • 2. Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
  • 3. National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Student Outcomes Survey 2009
  • 4. NCVER, Combining formal, non-formal and informal learning for workforce development