Explore our short courses available across Australia

At the Learning Zone, our short courses across Australia offer flexible learning options for individuals seeking to upskill and progress in their careers. These programs provide practical, industry-relevant knowledge in a short time, making them ideal for busy professionals.

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Short courses in Canberra for local capability growth

Short courses in Canberra are particularly popular, offering local capability development in leadership, management, and communication. With hands-on training and expert guidance, participants gain valuable skills that enhance confidence and skills. Whether you’re aiming to advance your career or learn something new, enrolling in short courses in Australia or in Canberra are an excellent step toward professional growth.

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Our course categories

Explore our range of short courses by topic. Each is designed to be short, sharp, and skills-focused - perfect for busy teams who want learning that sticks.

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    Leadership courses

    Lead with impact, clarity and confidence - regardless of your role or level.

  • Business meeting with a man presenting a bar graph to colleagues in a conference room.

    Management and performance courses

    Support high performance and build strong team dynamics.

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    Change and transformation courses

    Help your team perform in fast-moving, complex environments.

  • A group of professionals having a discussion in an office setting.

    Personal effectiveness courses

    Build everyday skills that boost personal productivity and contribution.

  • Group of young adults collaborating around a laptop in an office setting.

    Communication courses

    Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and lead conversations with purpose.

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Why our short courses work

Our short courses, which are grounded in brain science, use proven learning methods to help participants get into (and stay in) the Learning Zone - the sweet spot for real learning.

Our training sessions are:

✔ Designed for how the brain learns best

✔ Short, focused bursts of learning

✔ Active, hands-on experiences

✔ Focussed on real-world application and tools

✔ Supported by pre- and post-workshop activities to enhance learning transfer

✔ Customised to suit your needs

Our workshops aren’t about cramming in content - they’re about building real-world capability.

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All short courses

  • Leadership courses

    Lead with impact, clarity and confidence - regardless of your role or level. Courses include:

    • Developing Your Leadership Style

    • Adaptive Leadership Essentials

    • Applying Adaptive Leadership Practices

    • Adaptive Leadership: Politics and Power

    • Emotional Intelligence at Work

    • Coaching Skills to Unlock Team Potential

    • Building a Cohesive Team

    • Leading Hybrid Teams That Perform Anywhere

    • Influencing With Impact: Getting Buy-In and Results

    • Influencing Stakeholders with Confidence 

    • Being an Effective Mentor: Guiding, Supporting, and Inspiring Others

  • Management and performance courses

    Support high performance and build strong team dynamics. Courses include:

    • Setting Clear Performance Expectations

    • Supervisory Skills That Drive Team Success

    • Delegating to Drive Potential and Productivity

    • Giving Feedback That Lifts Performance (for Managers)

    • Giving and Receiving Feedback (for Employees)

    • Getting The Most Out of Your Mentoring Relationship

  • Change and transformation courses

    Help your team perform in fast-moving, complex environments. Courses include:

    • Leading Change with Clarity and Confidence

    • Communicating Change That Inspires Action

    • Navigating Change 

    • Building Resilience to Bounce Back Stronger

  • Personal effectiveness courses

    Build everyday skills that boost personal productivity and contribution. Courses include:

    • Managing Your Time to Get More Done

    • Ruthless Prioritisation: Focusing on What Matters Most

    • Boosting Your Productivity with Smart Habits

    • Building Mindsets That Drives Success

    • Effective Problem Solving

    • Building Better Team Relationships

    • Handling Conflict Constructively and Confidently

    • Managing Stress to Stay on Track

    • Delivering Projects on Time and with Impact

  • Communication courses

    Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and lead conversations with purpose. Courses include:

    • How to Communicate Effectively

    • Crucial Conversations: Skills for High-Stakes Discussions

    • Effective Collaboration

    • Talking About Workload Without Conflict

    • Using Design Thinking to Solve Real Problems

    • Designing Presentations that Engage and Inform

    • Delivering Presentations with Confidence and Clarity

    • Facilitating Workshops

Frequently asked questions

  • Our short courses are designed with the brain in mind. We use neuroscience-backed strategies to boost engagement, improve memory, and help people apply what they learn right away.

  • Absolutely. Many clients start with a standard course as the concept, and we then tailor the content, language, and activities to fit your team’s goals, culture, and context.

  • Our workshops can be delivered in person or online - whatever works best for your team. Most sessions run for 90 minutes, but we also offer half-day, full-day, and multi-day options to suit your goals.

  • Definitely. Many clients combine multiple short courses into a tailored learning journey. We can help you design a program that builds skills over time and supports real behaviour change.

  • Yes. Each course includes a practical workbook designed to help participants reflect, apply key concepts, and take action. We also offer follow-up activities and exercises to reinforce learning and encourage behaviour change back on the job.

  • Short courses in Australia and Canberra are valued for their flexibility and practical content. They allow professionals to gain immediate skills in areas like leadership, communication, or personal effectiveness without committing to long-term study.

  • Not at the moment. We focus on private workshops tailored for organisations, teams, and groups - so the content is always relevant to your context.

Partner with us to build skills and real change

We work with government, corporate, education, and non-profit clients across Australia - including many right here in Canberra. Whether you need a few short courses or a full-year learning program, we’ll work with you to design practical, brain-friendly training that delivers results.

Let’s talk about growing your team’s capability with short courses available in Canberra and across Australia.

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