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Short CoursesVictoria Professional and Executive Development

JANuAry TO DECEMbEr 2014

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Take advantage of our end of year discount.Book your 2014 courses before the end of 2013 and receive 15% off.

Enrol at www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev or contact us at 04-463 6556.

In-house Courses and Customised ProgrammesCan't find what you're looking for? Prefer the course in-house? Want something designed specifically to your needs?

We can deliver in-house courses, customise existing courses or design new programmes to suit your requirements.

We have worked with both public and private sector agencies to design, develop and deliver customised leadership and executive programmes to meet their strategic organisational goals. We specialise in experiential, face-to-face programmes that bring together subject-matter experts with experienced practitioners.

Customised courses provide:

ConvenienceDelivered anywhere in New Zealand, and in a format that suits your needs.

relevanceContent and examples can be customised and contextualised to your industry, sector or organisation.

Cost effectivenessProgrammes can be designed to your budget and are often more cost effective than sending multiple staff to public courses.

QualityAs Victoria University's short course specialists we can access the best of local, national and international subject-matter experts, trainers and practitioners.

Added benefitsIn-house courses provide great team building experiences, as well as drawing out your organisation's issues and needs which can be debated and resolved within the confidential context of a training programme.

Learning integrationInclude diagnostic tools, psychological instruments, coaching and mentoring programmes into your programme to maximise the potential for a high impact from your investment.

Contact Tania or Maciu to discuss your customised course on 04-463 6556 or email [email protected]

Or find out more about customised programmes on our website www.victoria.ac.nz/pedshortcourses/customised


Meet the TeamTalk to the Victoria University Professional and Executive Development team...

Our experienced team is a responsible for the short courses and programmes offered by Victoria University.

As well as the more than 140 public programmes in this booklet we also coordinate in-house, customised and specialist programmes.

Talk to us if you have any questions about the courses, public or in-house, or would like to discuss customised programmes to meet your organisation's learning strategy.

Jeff Ashford is the Manager of the Professional and Executive Development team as well as the Director of the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Contact Jeff about how Victoria can work with your organisation to build the capability of your colleagues and staff.

Programme Advisors: Tania McGowan, Maciu Raivoka and Darci Thompson can help you with programme content and development, and customised programmes.

Programme Administrator: Louise Kotze coordinates course administration and logistics.

Customer Service Administrator: Motea Cawanikawai can help with registrations and course details.

The Professional and execuTive develoPmenT Team:From left: Maciu Raivoka, Tania McGowan, Jeff Ashford, Darci Thompson, Louise Kotze, Motea Cawanikawai Contact us...

Programme Advisors: [email protected], 04-463 6935 [email protected], 04-463 6561 [email protected], 04-463 9967

Administrators: [email protected], 04-463 6871 [email protected], 04-463 6556

Director: [email protected], 04-463 6553

Cover Image: Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain. The fibres transmit nerve signals between brain regions and between the brain and the spinal cord. (www.humanconnectomeproject.org)

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Leadership DevelopmentleadershiP fundamenTals neWLeadership Fundamentals is a one-day intensive course that introduces new and aspiring leaders to the essential foundations for effective leadership.

-> Wed 5 March, 9am-4.30pm-> Tue 22 July, 9am-4.30pm-> Mon 3 November, 9am-4.30pmLawrence Green Fee: $695 plus GST

leading WiTh inTegriTy neWThis two-day workshop looks at the latest development in ethical leadership and integrity management systems. Using real-life examples you will explore both the individual and organisational aspects of ethical leadership.

-> Thu 20 & Fri 21 March, 9am-4.30pm-> Wed 6 & Thu 7 August, 9am-4.30pmMichael Macaulay Fee: $1690 plus GST

change leaders develoPmenT ProgrammeThis four-day (over four months) Change Leaders Development Programme focuses on the key capabilities necessary for successful leadership of organisational change.

-> Wed 9 April, 14 May, 11 June & 16 July, 9am-4.30pm(see website for further dates)

Lawrence Green Fee: $3295 plus GST

The leadershiP incubaTor: making The mosT of your leadershiP PoTenTialThis practical workshop focuses on helping participants to understand the requirements for effective leadership, and how to make the most of their leadership potential.

-> Wed 12, Thu 13 & Fri 14 February, 9am-4.30pm(see website for further dates)


leading PosiTive change This workshop uncovers the reasons why leading change can be hard. It introduces brain-based tools and techniques to enable leaders to lead change in a way that encourages buy-in from all participants.

-> Thu 15 May, 9am-4.30pm-> Wed 17 September, 9am-4.30pmJenny McDonald Fee: $845 plus GST

The high imPacT leaderThis two-day workshop for mid to senior leaders focuses on the few competencies needed to improve your impact and your ability to move from being a good leader to becoming truly outstanding.

-> Thu 27 & Fri 28 February, 9am–4.30pm -> Thu 24 & Fri 25 July, 9am–4.30pmLawrence Green Fee: $1690 plus GST

The leadershiP acceleraTor: unlocking The criTical comPeTencies for leadershiP effecTiveness neWA leadership competency is a skill or behaviour that contributes to superior performance. However, when it comes to leadership performance, not all competencies are created equal. This course focuses on strengthening your leadership skills and behaviours in the critical competencies necessary for superior leadership performance.

-> Tue 29 July, 26 August, 23 September & 28 October, 9am-4.30pm


markeT-led sTraTegic change neWThis course provides an understanding of markets, how to analyse your organisation in respect of your markets, how to develop competitive market-based strategies, and how to integrate these strategic changes through your organisation to gain sustainable advantage.

-> Thu 15 & Fri 16 May, 9am-4.30pm-> Tue 7 & Wed 8 October, 9am-4.30pmDavid Crick & Martyn Gosling Fee: $1690 plus GST

Following your course, I made some really positive changes that have

made a big difference to both my work life and also at home.

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The ageing Workforce: a sTraTegic aPProach neWUnderstanding the realities, risks, and opportunities. We face possibly the biggest workforce challenge of the 21st century, a challenge we can’t afford to ignore: our workforces are ageing. This workshop will help you understand the challenges and opportunities, identify your risks and explore practical strategies that you, as an employer, can adopt.

-> Thu 3 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 12 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 15 October, 9am–4.30pmGeoff Pearman Fee: $695 plus GST

value managemenT masTer class: enTerPrise governance of iT for execuTives and senior managers neWValue management ensures that investments in assets (including IT) are governed and managed to deliver business value that enables the business strategy. This master class is for those who have responsibility for the implementation of business strategy, and who are concerned or challenged by how best to understand, prioritise, govern, deliver and realise the business value of transformation investments to deliver on that strategy.

-> Wed 7 & Thu 8 May, 9am-4.30pm Peter Harrison & John Thorp Fee: $1995 plus GST

Managing YourselfThe arT of deliberaTe successImprove your skills of self-management to increase your productivity and become truly focused on outcomes that matter in your professional and personal life. This two-day course is followed up with a private one-on-one coaching session.

-> Thu 13 & Fri 14 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 24 & Fri 25 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 27 & Fri 28 November, 9am–4.30pmDavid Keane Fee: $1690 plus GST

sTrengThening resilience for The WorkPlace This course applies the latest thinking on resilience to everyday working and personal lives. It will equip you with practical tools to continue to improve your resilience.

-> Wed 26 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 14 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 30 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 15 October, 9am–4.30pmGaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

The science and PracTice of mindfulness neWA strong body of scientific research supports the regular practice of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a skill that helps facilitate an improvement in our physical and mental wellbeing, our work performance and especially our ability to recover from stress.

-> Tue 6 & Thu 8 May, 9am–12.30pm-> Tue 21 & Thu 23 October, 9am–12.30pmGaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

Managementbuilding a resilienT WorkPlace: for managers For leaders and managers wanting to develop a resilient workplace where their staff remain productive, engaged and calm—even while experiencing pressure or adversity.

-> Thu 12 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 21 August, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 6 November, 9am–4.30pmGaynor Parkin Fee: $695 plus GST

influencing skills for managers and execuTives This applied, practical and skills-based course will enable you to create favourable outcomes through influencing. The course uses Neuro Linguistics, Neuroleadership and other brain-based techniques and methods.

-> Fri 21 & 28 March, 9am-4.30pm-> Fri 1 & 8 August, 9am-4.30pmJenny McDonald & Geoff Summers Fee: $1690 plus GST

managing sTakeholders: a sysTems aPProachThis course introduces you to a systems approach to identify and manage stakeholders using tools such as ‘stakeholder analysis’, ‘group model building’ and ‘causal loop modelling’, that you can use immediately in your workplace.

-> Tue 17 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Fri 31 October, 9am–4.30pmArun Elias Fee: $845 plus GST

criTical aPProaches To organisaTional culTure change in The Public secTorIn this one-day course we explore frameworks for analysing organisational culture, consider why culture is difficult to manage and develop strategies for successfully delivering culture change in the public sector.

-> Tue 24 June, 9am–4.30pmTodd Bridgman Fee: $845 plus GST

effecTive crisis managemenT neWA combination of knowledge, design, practice and experience will help an organisation detect and respond to crises. This workshop will improve senior executives' and directors' ability to plan for and respond to an unexpected emergency or crisis that threatens their organisation.

-> Wed 21 May, 9am–4.30pmDan Laufer, Howard Broad & Tina Symmans Fee: $480 plus GST

foundaTions in neW zealand emPloymenT relaTions neWThis course provides advanced study of the regulation (or governance) of employment relations in New Zealand. It is intended for professionals working in employment relations in New Zealand, or people wanting to move into this field.

-> Thu 16 & Fri 17 October, 9am–4.30pmStephen Blumenfeld Fee: $1290 plus GST


Business Improvementbuilding robusT business cases Presented in partnership with Xelocity Ltd.This one-day course aims to give participants an understanding of the vital role of a business case in enabling sound investment decisions, setting up project delivery to succeed and ultimately realising planned benefits.

-> Tue 20 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 16 September, 9am–4.30pmJenny Coquilhat Fee: $845 plus GST

benefiTs managemenT: maximising value from ProjecTsPresented in partnership with Xelocity Ltd. A practical course on the concepts, approaches and techniques that can be used to plan and deliver business benefits that add value to your organisation.

-> Tue 13 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 24 September, 9am–4.30pmGary Philip Fee: $845 plus GST

big WhaT? managing and undersTanding big daTa and business inTelligence neWBig data and business intelligence are much discussed but little understood, especially from a management standpoint. This two-day course will explore the concepts of big data and business intelligence, exploring their origins, construction and management.

-> Mon 16 & Tue 17 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 10 & Tue 11 November, 9am–4.30pmMarta Vos Fee: $1290 plus GST

hoW To make decisions In this course you will apply concepts and frameworks from cutting-edge research in neuroscience to strengthen and enhance your decision-making abilities.

-> Thu 22 & Fri 23 May, 9am–4.30pm -> Thu 25 & Fri 26 September, 9am–4.30pmJim Sheffield Fee: $1395 plus GST

imProving service delivery managemenT in The Public secTor Presented in partnership with Xelocity Ltd.This course explains how Supply Chain thinking and disciplines can be applied as an effective approach to improving service delivery management within the public sector.

-> Tue 1 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Fri 17 October, 9am–4.30pmIkhlaq Kashkari Fee: $845 plus GST

masTering informaTion sysTems delivery neWThis two-day master class is designed for professionals who have responsibility for the strategy or tactics of information technology support and, more specifically, the implementation of important and substantial information systems in organisations. The course will address the key factors in the dynamics of information systems design and installation.

-> Thu 26 & Fri 27 June, 9am–4.30pm -> Mon 24 & Tue 25 November, 9am–4.30pmHans Lehmann Fee: $1290 plus GST

sysTems ThinkingThis course focuses on the qualitative system dynamics approach to systems thinking and gives you practical tools to understand complexity, design better operating policies, and guide effective change.

-> Tue 11 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 1 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 04 November, 9am–4.30pmBob Cavana Fee: $695 plus GST

SciencesusTainable energyWith internationally recognised writer, educator and speaker on renewable energy Dr Eric Martinot.This interdisciplinary course surveys energy technologies, resources, economics, environmental impacts, and public policies, with an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency for the power, transport, and building sectors.

-> Mon & Thu, 3 March to 5 June, 8.30am–11.20amEric Martinot Fee: $895 plus GST

climaTe science and decision makingWhat are we doing about climate change? Join the experts this summer and explore climate science, economic responses, and international policy negotiations going on now in response to the world’s changing climate. This course provides an overview of climate science and economics and aspects of international negotiations relevant for climate policy.

-> Mon & Wed, 13 January to 12 February, 11am–2pmScience faculty staff Fee $782.61 plus GST


Communication, Marketing and EngagementculTural inTelligence: effecTive inTeracTions in The global economy neWIn the rapidly changing global environment the work of officials with counterparts abroad can have a critical role in supporting and promoting New Zealand’s interests. Learn how to communicate with officials from another culture, and to understand how to create the relationships and collaborative approaches that will advantage New Zealand.

-> Fri 30 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 13 October, 9am–4.30pmOlga Suvorova Fee: $695 plus GST

grouP faciliTaTion skills This interactive workshop is for anyone who facilitates groups (your own team, project groups, focus groups etc) or who wants to make presentations or training more interactive.

-> Wed 19 & Thu 20 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 10 & Thu 11 September, 9am–4.30pmTrish Stonestreet Fee: $1295 plus GST

confidenT and creaTive PresenTaTion skillsLearn how to tap into your strengths and build on your unique qualities as a communicator. For those who would like to explore a creative approach to developing powerful public speaking.

-> Thu 3 & Fri 4 April, 10am–4.30pm-> Thu 13 & Fri 14 November, 10am–4.30pmAngie Farrow Fee: $1295 plus GST

engaging effecTively WiTh your sTakeholdersAn introduction to contemporary thinking on stakeholder engagement, which will give you the tools to manage stakeholder relationships and help you develop an engagement strategy.

-> Wed 2 April, 9am–4.30pm-> Fri 13 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 20 August, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 14 October, 9am–4.30pmGeoff Pearman Fee: $695 plus GST

using social media for effecTive Public engagemenT This two-day course explores the opportunities, challenges and conditions under which social media can be used by public sector agencies to achieve effective public engagement.

-> Thu 19 & Fri 20 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 20 & Fri 21 November, 9am–4.30pmMiriam Lips, Laura Sommer & Simon Wright Fee: $1525 plus GST

markeTing PrinciPles for beTTer businessGain an understanding of markets and how to compete with market-based strategies. You will learn how to analyse your organisation and its evolving market, how to be more competitive, and how to lead these winning strategies within your organisation.

-> Tue 8 & Wed 9 April, 9am-4.30pm-> Wed 17 & Thu 18 September, 9am-4.30pmDavid Crick & Martyn Gosling Fee: $1290 plus GST

WriTing essenTials: clear, concise, comPellingGood professional writing is about being clearer, more concise and more compelling. Learn the essential skills and strategies behind successful professional and business writing.

-> Thu 27 March, 9am–4.30pm -> Thu 26 June, 9am–4.30pm -> Fri 12 September, 9am–4.30pm -> Wed 19 November, 9am–4.30pm Simon Hertnon Fee: $695 plus GST

WriTing for science An introduction to the art of science writing for professionals. You will learn to identify the characteristics of good science writing, understand your ‘audience’ and research and plan the structure of a piece of science writing.

-> Tue 27 & Wed 28 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 11 & Fri 12 November, 9am–4.30pmDave Armstrong Fee: $1295 plus GST

geTTing Published in science neWAcademic publishing allows scientists to communicate their message, grab the attention of funding agencies and demonstrate their career progress to employers. This course covers preparing your manuscript, working out where it fits into the literature and getting it past the editor.

-> Tue 4 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 18 June, 9am–4.30pm,-> Tue 2 December, 9am–4.30pmHilary Hamnett Fee: $395 plus GST

The arT of minuTe TakingAll you need to know to take effective minutes for a variety of types of meetings. Designed for those new to minute taking or wanting a refresher.

-> Tue 18 February, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 18 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 6 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 10 June, 9am–4.30pm (see calendar for further dates)

Robyn Bennett Fee: $610 plus GST

minuTe WriTing for exPerienced minuTe TakersExtend your minute writing skills with this course. It is intended for experienced minute takers and people who have attended ‘The Art of Minute Taking’.

-> Wed 16 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 5 November, 9am–4.30pmRobyn Bennett Fee: $610 plus GST

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Project ManagementProjecT coordinaTion skills for adminisTraTors neWProject coordinators or administrators provide essential support for projects both large and small. This one-day workshop will arm you with the knowledge and tools needed to get started as a project coordinator or to build on your current skills to enable you to become more productive in your role.

-> Thu 6 March, 9am–4.30pm -> Tue 10 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 13 August, 9am–4.30pm -> Wed 22 October, 9am–4.30pm Sandra Murray/Sarah Ross Fee: $695 plus GST

efffecTive evenT managemenT neWThis course is designed for those who are responsible for organising any type of event—whether it is a conference, product launch, staff function or team event. It provides the practical tools and techniques needed to deliver any event successfully, in any environment.

-> Fri 7 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 24 June, 9am–4.30pm -> Tue 9 September, 9am–4.30pm -> Tue 18 November, 9am–4.30pm Sandra Murray/Sarah Ross Fee: $695 plus GST

PracTical ProjecT managemenT A basic foundation in project management principles that provides a framework and set of practical tools that can immediately be applied to projects.

-> Mon 24 February, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 23 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 10 November, 9am–4.30pmRon Eckman Fee: $845 plus GST

ProjecT managemenT level 1 This two-day course provides you with useful project management frameworks, concepts and tools that you can apply in your organisation immediately.

-> Mon 24 & Tue 25 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Mon 29 & Tue 30 September, 9am–4.30pmRon Eckman Fee: $1690 plus GST

ProjecT managemenT level 2This interactive two-day course is designed to extend your project management knowledge and skills.

-> Mon 17 & Tue 18 November, 9am–4.30pmRon Eckman Fee: $1690 plus GST

Māori Language, Society and CultureinTroducTion To The TreaTy of WaiTangiInformative and insightful, this course will help you to understand how the story of the Treaty is pieced together. You will explore the past to learn more about the position of the Treaty of Waitangi in present-day New Zealand society.

-> Tue 18 & Thu 20 February, 9am–1pm-> Tue 29 April & Fri 2 May, 9am–1pm-> Tue 26 & Thu 28 August, 9am–1pm-> Tue 4 & Thu 6 November, 9am–1pmPeter Adds Fee: $610 plus GST

Tikanga and Te reo mĀoriA practical introduction to Māori culture and language. This course includes te reo Māori pronunciation, aspects of Māori culture and protocols.

-> Wed 26 & Fri 28 February, 9am-12.30pm-> Wed 18 & Fri 20 June, 9am-12.30pm-> August date TbC - check the website-> Wed 12 & Fri 14 November, 9am-12.30pmMike Ross & Te Ripowai Higgins Fee: $610 plus GST

Te aTa Tuhi: Te reo mĀori and Tikanga in The WorkPlaceIn this 8-week introductory course you will learn basic Māori language for communication at work and gain an understanding of cultural concepts and protocols as they relate to workplaces.

-> See our website for datesEwan Pohe Fee: $395 plus GST

save 10% WiTh early bird feesTake advantage of our early bird discount - save 10% on most courses by booking four weeks in advance.


Finance, Accounting and Economics undersTanding Public secTor finance The art of finance can be daunting to the uninitiated manager. This practical one-day course provides you with a sound grounding in the fundamentals of finance in the public sector.

-> Wed 23 July, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 26 November, 9am–4.30pmLynley Hutton Fee: $695 plus GST

undersTanding Public secTor budgeTsThis practical one day course starts with the basics and takes you through the internal and external budgeting process in the public sector.

-> Fri 27 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 16 October, 9am–4.30pmLynley Hutton Fee: $695 plus GST

inTroducTion To accounTing for non-accounTanTs Gain a good understanding of accounting principles and processes. This course is suitable for managers, administrators and anyone who has to communicate with accounting staff or who wants to gain a broad knowledge of accounting basics.

-> Wed 21 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 27 August, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 5 November, 9am–4.30pmLisa Marriott Fee: $695 plus GST

finance and accounTing for non-financial managers Understand the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and gain practical techniques that will transform your effectiveness as a manager.

-> Wed 11 June, 9am–4.30pm-> Tue 21 October, 9am–4.30pmLisa Marriott Fee: $695 plus GST

economics for managers and Policy makersThis two-day intensive course will introduce you to the microeconomic foundations of information and incentives, the strategic interaction that emerges with decision-making and transacting.

-> Thu 3 & Fri 4 July, 9am–5pm -> Thu 23 & Fri 24 October, 9am–5pmBronwyn Howell Fee: $1525 plus GST

Research Softwarenvivo 1: Working WiTh daTa and basic analysisNVivo is the very latest in qualitative data analysis software by QSR International, and combines their two previously popular packages, NUD*IST 6 (N6) and NVivo.

-> Thu 1 May, 9am–4pm-> Thu 14 August, 9am–4pmLyn Lavery Fee: $610 plus GST

nvivo 2: exTending analysis funcTionsThis course builds on the basic functions learnt in NVivo 1. It looks at the additional NVivo tools and discusses the means of extending and simplifying NVivo qualitative analyses.

-> Fri 15 August, 9am–4pm-> Fri 7 November, 9am–4pmLyn Lavery Fee: $610 plus GST

This course motivated me to think critically about my role in managing change.Participant: Critical Approaches to Organisational Culture Change in the Public Sector


Public Sectormachinery of governmenT neW This course introduces the structures of New Zealand Government and how they work. It is intended for relatively new public servants as well as professionals who need to work with government.

-> Thu 29 May, 9am–4pm-> Wed 22 October, 9am–4pmRussell Harding Fee: $695 plus GST

sTraTegic Thinking for governmenT: level 1This course introduces public and private sector analysts to the vocabulary, concepts and tools that they will find essential in strategy formulation and implementation.

-> Wed 12 March, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 25 June, 9am–4.30pmLance Beath & Greg Claridge Fee: $695 plus GST

sTraTegic Thinking for governmenT: level 2 Designed to extend the practical strategy skills and knowledge of analysts, this course is intended for those who have attended 'Strategic Thinking for Government: Level 1' or who are experienced practitioners looking to update their knowledge.

-> Thu 28 August, 9am–4.30pm-> Fri 7 November, 9am–4.30pmLance Beath & Greg Claridge Fee: $695 plus GST

making Policies Work: skills for Policy analysTs and advisorsThis course introduces five methods that can be used, singly or in combination, to learn about how different types of policies work—in theory and practice—and to draw relevant conclusions for cases at hand.

-> Fri 2 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Wed 27 August, 9am–4.30pm-> Thu 20 November, 9am–4.30pmAmanda Wolf Fee: $695 plus GST

roles and skills of Policy analysTs and advisorsAn introduction to policy work in the New Zealand context, including policy processes, the roles and accountabilities of advisers and the skills and competencies required to be successful at policy work.

-> Fri 9 May, 9am–4.30pm-> Fri 19 September, 9am–4.30pmClaudia Scott Fee: $695 plus GST

advanced Policy leadershiP WorkshoP This course provides an overview of theory and practices surrounding policy analysis and advising for more experienced advisers. It explores the concept of policy leadership and ways in which greater value can be derived from the policy advisory system.

-> Thu 22 & Fri 23 May, 9am–4.30pmClaudia Scott & Shenagh Gleisner Fee: $1395 plus GST

Public secTor decision making WiTh official daTaIn conjunction with Statistics New Zealand, the Official Statistics System and The Skills Organisation.

naTional cerTificaTe of official sTaTisTics This 40 credit qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for interpreting and using statistics to form conclu-sions and make management, organisational or government policy recommendations in a public sector context.

The certificate is on the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It includes the four unit standards workshops listed below, assessment and a research project. Each course can also be taken as a stand alone, non-assessed course.

Visit our website www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev for more information or call us on 04-463 6556.

-> Starts JulyCourse Fee: $1500 plus GST, Assessment Fee: $800* plus GST

* Assessment subsidies available

The following courses can be taken as stand alone, non-assessed courses,

at the prices listed below, or together as part of the National Certificate of

Official Statistics - see above.

eThical and legal issues in official sTaTisTics Analyse privacy, security and confidentiality issues, and issues relating to the impact on respondents of the collection and use of data in a public sector context.

-> See our website for datesSharleen Forbes Fee: $495 plus GST

inTerPreTing descriPTive official sTaTisTics Calculate and interpret results from data collections for a public sector project; time series variables for a project; demographic information; and describe and justify the use of a descriptive statistical procedure to answer a specific policy question.

-> See our website for datesJohn Harraway Fee: $895 plus GST

making inferences WiTh official sTaTisTics Assess data collections, make and evaluate inferences from sample surveys, and draw conclusions from statistical data.

-> See our website for datesIrene David Fee: $895 plus GST

making recommendaTions WiTh official sTaTisTics Learn to assess and select relevant data sources; develop a design for statistical information collection; evaluate reports based on statistical information; and use reports based on statistical information to make management, organisational or government policy recommendations in a public sector context.

-> See our website for datesSharleen Forbes Fee: $895 plus GST


Post-Experience ProgrammesPost-experience programmes are postgraduate certificates, diplomas and masters programmes designed for professionals in work. They can be taken part-time and, as well as day-time classes, some are delivered either as block courses, evening classes or by distance. Entry requirements vary according to the qualification, but they do not always require an undergraduate qualification.

accounTing www.victoria.ac.nz/sacl

archiTecTure www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture

biological sciences www.victoria.ac.nz/sbs

chemical and Physical science www.victoria.ac.nz/scps

economics and finance www.victoria.ac.nz/sef

educaTion www.victoria.ac.nz/education

governmenT www.victoria.ac.nz/sog

hisTory, PhilosoPhy, PoliTical science and inTernaTional relaTions www.victoria.ac.nz/hppi

informaTion managemenT www.victoria.ac.nz/sim

laW www.victoria.ac.nz/law

linguisTics and aPPlied language sTudies www.victoria.ac.nz/lals

managemenT www.victoria.ac.nz/som

markeTing & inTernaTional business www.victoria.ac.nz/smib

museum & heriTage sTudies www.victoria.ac.nz/museum-heritage

neW zealand school of music www.nzsm.ac.nz

nursing, midWifery and healTh www.victoria.ac.nz/nmh

For more information contact: Charlotte Deans, Postgraduate Liason Officer, [email protected] or on 04-463 6667.

How to Enrolyou can enrolOnline at our website: www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev

Email: [email protected]: 04-463 6556Post: Freepost 93822

Professional and Executive Development Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600, Wellington 6140

Or in person: Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington City – Pipitea Campus

fees→ Fees exclude GST→ Early Bird discount (10%) is available on most courses when

booking four weeks in advance→ Discounts are available for group bookings or multiple

enrolments. Contact us for details→ 15% discount for full-time students and Victoria University

staff.

venuesYou will be sent venue information prior to the course. Courses will usually take place at one of our Pipitea Campus locations: Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay or at the Railway Station, West Wing.

→ All venues are wheelchair accessible→ Please phone to advise of your mobility parking needs

conTacT deTailsPlease advise of any changes to your contact details immediately.

cancellaTion PolicyIf a course is cancelled by us you will be advised as soon as possible and your fee refunded.

WiThdraWals PolicyA substitute may be sent at no additional cost. If this is not an option then the following fees apply.

sTaTuTe of conducTThe University’s statute of conduct applies to all course participants. The statute can be found at www.victoria.ac.nz/policy/studentconductenrol online @ WWW.vicToria.ac.nz/Profdev

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Advanced Policy Leadership Workshop 22*

Benefits Management: Maximising Value from Projects 13 24

Big What? Managing and Understanding Big Data and Business Intelligence

16* 10*

Building a Resilient Workplace: For Managers 12 21 6

Building Robust Business Cases 20 16

Change Leaders Development Programme 9*

Climate Science and Decision Making 13* Jan

Confident and Creative Presentation Skills 3* 13 *

Critical Approaches to Organisational Culture Change in the Public Sector

24

Cultural Intelligence: Effective Interactions in the Global Economy 30 13

Economics for Managers and Policy Makers 3* 23*

Effective Crisis Management 21

Effective Event Management 7 24 9 18

Engaging Effectively with Your Stakeholders 2 13 20 14

Ethical and Legal Issues in Official Statistics

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers 11 21

Foundations in New Zealand Employment Relations 16 *

Getting Published in Science 4 18 2

Group Facilitation Skills 19* 10*

How to Make Decisions 22* 25*

Improving Service Delivery Management in the Public Sector 1 17

Influencing Skills for Managers and Executives 21* 1*

Interpreting Descriptive Official Statistics

Introduction to Accounting for Non-Accountants 21 27 5

Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi 18* 29* 26* 4*

Leadership Fundamentals 5 22 3

Leading Positive Change 15 17

Leading with Integrity 20* 6*

Machinery of Government 29 22

Making Inferences with Official Statistics

Making Policies Work: Skills for Policy Analysts and Advisors 2 27 20

Making Recommendations with Official Statistics 3

Managing Stakeholders: A Systems Approach 17 31

Marketing Principles for Better Business 8* 17*

Market-Led Strategic Change 15* 7*

Mastering Information Systems Delivery 26* 24*

Minute Writing for Experienced Minute Takers 16 5

NVivo 1: Working with Data and Basic Analysis 1 14

NVivo 2: Extending Analysis Functions 15 7

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Practical Project Management 24 23 10

Project Coordination Skills for Administrators 6 10 13 22

Project Management Level 1 24* 29*

Project Management Level 2 17*

Public Sector Decision Making with Official Data (National Certificate of Official Statistics)

Roles and Skills of Policy Analysts and Advisors 9 19

Strategic Thinking for Government: Level 1 12 25

Strategic Thinking for Government: Level 2 28 7

Strengthening Resilience for the Workplace 26 14 30 15

Sustainable Energy 3*

Systems Thinking 11 1 4

Te Ata Tuhi: Te Reo Māori and Tikanga in the Workplace

The Aging Workforce: A Strategic Approach 3 12 15

The Art of Deliberate Success 13* 24* 27*

The Art of Minute Taking 18 18 6 10 15 12 23 4

The High Impact Leader 27* 24*

The Leadership Accelerator: Unlocking the critical competencies for leadership effectiveness

29*

The Leadership Incubator: Making the most of your leadership potentials

12*

The Science and Practice of Mindfulness 6* 21*

Tikanga and Te Reo Maori 26* 18* TBC 12*

Understanding Public Sector Budgets 27 16

Understanding Public Sector Finance 23 26

Using Social Media for Effective Public Engagement 19* 20*

Value Management Master Class: Enterprise Governance of IT for Executives and Senior Managers

7*

Writing Essentials: Clear, Concise, Compelling 27 26 12 19

Writing for Science 27* 11 *

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Phone: 04-463 6556

Post: Freepost 93822 Professional and Executive Development Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140

Or in person: Level 2 Rutherford House 23 Lambton Quay Wellington City – Pipitea Campus

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Victoria University Professional and Executive Development Short Courses