Learn through practical exercises how to reframe problems and challenges and identify key decisions to be made.
Duration: 2 days
Build the skills to thrive in complex environments, better manage challenges and demonstrate resourcefulness in a world where the pace of change is faster than it’s ever been.
These courses focus on providing you with practical tools to take away and be used immediately in your workplace or business.
Browse dozens of short courses by selecting topics below
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Leadership and Coaching
How do you solve complex problems? Learn this hands-on approach to creating innovative solutions.
Duration: 2 days
Rising to the Next Level: Middle Managers Leaders Transition
Leading from the middle is not about a position; it is about meeting the demands from above while providing resources to and meeting the needs of those below.
Duration: 2 days
Middle Manager as Change Champion
This two-day learning event provides a foundational framework for looking at change through three levels of implementation: the organisation, teams, and individual transition.
Duration: 2 days
This two-day foundational skills course will focus on the power of high performing teams and what needs to be in place for this to occur.
Duration: 2 days
10 Behaviours of Successful People
Find out the secrets of successful people and put them into action in your professional and personal life.
Duration: 2 days
This one-day course is ideal for people with an interest in coaching themselves and others, those seeking an introduction to the profession of coaching, or anyone wishing to enhance their personal or team development.
Duration: 1 day
Critical Thinking Management Masterclass
This one-day course is ideal for managers who want to improve the quality of thinking in their teams. You’ll identify the common barriers to thinking in organisations, be given tools to overcome those barriers, and learn how to model different thinking.
Duration: 1 day
Gain practical experience that builds skills and confidence in feedback and coaching that reflects the desired outcomes for the conversation.
Duration: 5 days (non-consecutive)
Technology
Learn how to effectively use AI in your workplace. This series gives you the tools to unlock real value from Generative AI, moving from basic prompt crafting to full-scale automation.
Duration: 2 days (non-consecutive)
Explore the true potential of data sharing, analytics and AI for your organisation.
Duration: 2 days
Digital Transformation through Artficial Intelligence
Develop a vision for how you can leverage technology to transform your business or organisation.
Duration: 2 days
Mastering Technology Transition
Build the digital leadership capability of yourself and your team for maximum impact during transformational change.
Duration: 2 days
Communication and Negotiation
Crisis Communication Essentials
Learn how to effectively communicate during a crisis to protect your organisation’s reputation, and how to interact with the media in challenging situations.
Duration: 1 day
Stakeholder Management for the Public Sector
Equip yourself with proven tools and insights to drive business critical negotiations in the public sector.
Duration: 2 days
Equip yourself with proven tools and insights to build confidence driving business critical negotiations.
Duration: 2 days
Strategy, Sales, Marketing and Implementation
Develop a fundamental understanding of the high-level concepts and principles for effective strategic sales.
Duration: 1 day
Learn to think like a futurist using fundamental Futures Thinking frameworks and methodologies.
Duration: 2 days
To achieve outstanding product market fit and growth you need more than product strategy and delivery. You must have great go-to-market strategies and tactics as well as strong relationships between your product management, marketing, and sales teams. Find out about UC's 'Go To Market' short course.
Duration: 1 day
Systems Thinking & Complexity Leadership
Learn the advanced concepts and tools of Systems Thinking.
Duration: 2 days
Sustainability
Achieving Business Sustainability
Find out how to make your business more sustainable and help tackle climate change.
Duration: 1 day
Financial
Raising Capital in New Zealand
Are you keen to unlock the secret to raising capital in New Zealand and watch your business thrive? Check out our 'Raising Capital in New Zealand' short course. It will teach you the fundamentals of private capital markets and what investors will look for in you and your business.
Duration: 2 days
Innovation and Creativity
How do you solve complex problems? Learn this hands-on approach to creating innovative solutions.
Duration: 2 days
Master the techniques of successful product management throughout the product lifecycle.
Duration: 2 days
Business Management/Practices
Learn how to effectively use AI in your workplace. This series gives you the tools to unlock real value from Generative AI, moving from basic prompt crafting to full-scale automation.
Duration: 3 days (non-consecutive)
Whether you're new or need a refresher, learn everything you need to manage projects effectively and confidently.
Duration: 1 day
Intellectual Property Strategy Workshop
Learn how to protect your organisations' intangible intellectual property (IP) to create further value and support your future business strategy using a proven five-step process.
Duration: 1 day
For professionals wanting to deepen their understanding, learn practical tools you need to manage projects from start to finish.
Duration: 2 days
Logisitics and Operational Management
Smart Strategies for Modern Supply Chains
Are you keen to acquire expertise in the vital tools, technologies, and methodologies you need to design, strategise, oversee, and enhance the intricate supply chains of the modern era? Check out our 'Smart Strategies for Modern Supply Chains' short course.
Duration: 1 day
For professionals wanting to deepen their understanding, learn practical tools you need to manage projects from start to finish.
Duration: 2 days
This intensive program covers everything you need to manage projects effectively and confidently.
Duration: 1 day
