Certificate of Transport Management Refresher
An annual professional development course for staff in the bus and coach industry and the community transport sector.
This course offers discounted rates for early bird enrolments who enrol on or before May 15th 2026. See the fees section below for more information.
Overview
The Certificate of Transport Management Refresher is only open to existing holders of a Certificate in Transport Management or a Certificate in Coach Management.
The three-day program runs concurrently with the Certificate of Transport Management and is designed to refresh knowledge and skills in the management, planning and policy areas that are central to the success of this industry.
The course broadens understanding of the industry and management considerations in running an efficient, safe and successful transport service, offering participants the chance to update previous learning skills and to familiarise themselves with the latest developments in the industry including zero emission buses and sustainable transport options.
What you'll learn
Upon completing this course, participants will:
- Have gained an increased understanding of governance within the transport industry
- Discover what a meaningful partnership means for public transport
- Learn the basics of business, cost and risk analysis
- Cover human resource management and industrial relations processes
- Discover more about zero emission buses
- Complete a full day of network planning (optional)
Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies
ITLS is a renowned international centre for the latest thinking on the crucially linked areas of transport, infrastructure, logistics and supply chain management.
Established in 1991, the Institute's goal is to contribute to the design, management and optimisation of infrastructure, transport, logistics and supply chain initiatives around the globe.
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Program Overview
The three-day course covers a number of topics, including live panel sessions with guests. Participants can also attend an optional fourth day of network planning at extra cost. Topics include:
Day 1
- Governance and the transport industry
- NSW Government policy on the bus and coach industry
- Industry environment
- What a meaningful partenership means for public transport
- Community transport as a public transport operation
Day 2
- Knowing your costs
- Business analysis
- Performance management
- Analysing risk in the buisness
Day 3
- Human resource management
- Industrial relations
- Zero emissions buses
- Marketing an passenger relations
Day 4 - Network Planning Day (Optional)
- Network planning: NSW
- Network planning: Practicalities
For further information, contact business.itls@sydney.edu.au
This course is designed for professionals and middle to senior managers within the transport, bus and coach industry.
The Certificate of Transport Management is the full, four-day course that introduces participants to the latest developments in the industry and is designed to provide knowledge and skills in management, planning and policy areas that are central to the success of this industry - including operators, suppliers and consultants.
The course broadens understanding of the industry and management considerations in running an efficient, safe and successful transport service.
Click here to learn more about the Certificate of Transport Management
The Certificate of Transport Management Refresher (CTMR) is only open to existing holders of a Certificate in Transport Management or a Certificate in Coach Management.
This course runs over 3 days with an optional 4th day, combining face-to-face sessions, interactive panels with guests and a full day dedicated to network planning.
TBC
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Transport Management Refresher Statement of Completion.
Early bird enrolments (enrol before or on May 15th 2026):
- Three-day course only: $2000
- Three-day course + Network Planning Day: $2550
Standard enrolments (enrol from May 16th 2026):
- Three-day course only: $2150
- Three-day course + Network Planning Day: $2750
Enrolment in this course is via application. To apply, follow these steps:
1. Click the "Apply now" button under "Upcoming classes" to add the course to your cart. Then proceed to checkout by clicking "Checkout now" or the cart icon at the top right of the page.
2. Answer all required application questions, then proceed to the Confirmation screen. The total will display as $0, as submitting an application is free.
3. Review our Terms and Conditions and tick the box to confirm your agreement.
4. You will receive an email confirming that we've received your application. Please allow time for review and avoid submitting multiple applications.
5. Once your application has been assessed, you will receive an email advising you of the outcome. If successful, the email will include a personalised link back to the course page.
6. Follow the link and click "Enrol now" under "Upcoming classes". (Important: Use the link provided-otherwise you may still see "Apply now" instead of "Enrol now.")
7. Proceed to checkout again to finalise your enrolment. Any applicable discounts or special pricing will be automatically applied.
All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
- Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
- Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)
Please see our Payment Options for further information.
I have enrolled in a Sydney Short Courses course, what happens now?
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:
- Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
- Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
For some courses, you may also recieve the following:
- Course reminders: you will receive emails from Sydney Short Courses in the lead up to the course starting. These include information about the course and, if required, the schedule for online or face-to-face sessions.
- Course materials: if you are enrolled in a course that provides reading or other downloadable materials, you will get access to these materials prior to the class commencing.
- Online session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID.
Upcoming classes
Venue TBA
| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul 2026 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Thu 23 Jul 2026 | 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) |