Leadership
Aspirational and practical courses and programs for new and experienced leaders
At the University of Sydney, we provide a range of leadership courses. From short online masterclasses through to in-depth face-to-face programs, and longer programs that provide mentoring and networking opportunities.
Our expertise
Sydney Executive Plus
Sydney Executive Plus is an initiative of the University of Sydney Business School, focused on executive and leadership development. It aims to deliver lifelong learning and leadership upskilling in cutting edge areas of business, technology, and society. The initiative brings together the University’s academic expertise with leading industry partners to deliver two-week online ‘sprints’.
Learn more about SE PlusJohn Grill Institute for Project Leadership
The John Grill Institute for Project Leadership advances breakthrough research into project leadership, deliver world-leading executive education and work with industry, government and communities to shape future projects and their outcomes. The Institute is a global leader in research and executive education on how we conceive, set-up, deliver and benefit from projects.
Learn more about JGIPLUniversity of Sydney Business School Executive Education
Discover your authentic leadership style with the help of the University of Sydney Business School Executive Education's innovative short courses. The expert guidance and support will help you transition to a leader by "unlearning" what you thought leadership was and accelerating your path to self-discovery. Join the exciting journey towards becoming an effective and authentic leader.
Learn more about Exec EdCentre for Continuing Education
CCE is a leading provider of professional development and corporate training short courses. It offers accessible programs for individuals as well as tailored corporate training solutions for organisations, catering to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, government entities, non-profit organisations, and commercial businesses.
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Featured courses
Emergency preparedness
Led by Associate Professor Michelle Villeneuve and her team at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy, the National Resilient Australia award-winning Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Certificate Course strengthens emergency preparedness for individuals and groups. It focuses on function and emphasises the capabilities of people with disability and the roles of multiple stakeholders in reducing disaster risk, consistent with Australia’s national Emergency Management and Disabilities Strategies.
Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program
Develop key leadership, strategy, and organisational capabilities and insights to support your career advancement or transition.
LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship
Unlock your potential to lead with pride with Australia’s first program designed for LGBTQIA+ Executives.
Dr John Yu Fellowship
Targeted leadership development for high-potential leaders from multicultural backgrounds.
Emerging Health Leaders
Develop the key skills to lead effectively in the increasingly challenging healthcare system. This three-day program is a collaboration between the Business School and the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Managing and leading teams
This foundational course in people management focuses on practical strategies and frameworks for effective leadership of high-performing teams.
Leadership strategy for organisational transformation
Designed to empower leaders to explore their leadership strengths and discover how to leverage them to drive commercial growth, customer-centricity, team performance, innovation and change.
Leading responsible innovation
Empowers leaders to better understand the stakeholder and system landscape of their organisation and arms them with the methods and tools to create sustainable and responsible innovation.
Women in Leadership
This women in leadership course will give you the tools to improve your leadership skills, addressing challenges unique to women in leadership and leveraging your unique attributes.
Mentoring skills
Learn to build success in your team and your business by mentoring your people.
Communication strategies for inspiring leaders
Learn to build success in your team and your business by mentoring your people.