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Learn in-demand skills one day, and use them the next

Adapt, innovate, and future-proof your career with QUT business short courses, designed to help you upskill or reskill quickly and confidently.

Developed in collaboration with leading academics and industry, our short courses equip you with practical, in-demand skills you can apply in your career. With an ever-expanding catalogue of courses, you can build expertise across contemporary professional disciplines, including:

  • leadership and governance
  • strategy, execution and change
  • data, AI and digital for managers
  • influence, negotiation and communication
  • project leadership.

Be ready for what’s next. Stay competitive, advance your career, and become the professional that employers are looking for.

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Why choose QUT business short courses?

Why choose QUT business short courses?

Back your learning with global credentials

Study with Australia’s first business school to achieve triple crown accreditation — a distinction held by less than 1% of business schools globally.

Acccredited by EQUIS, Association of MBAs, and AACSB

Gain practical, relevant knowledge

Learn from leading academics, researchers and industry, combining current academic thinking with real-world insight.

Stay ahead of change

Build skills for what’s next with courses shaped by emerging technologies, business trends and industry needs.

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Systems Thinking for Leaders

Start date:

01 Jan 2027

Gain a whole new perspective on the problems and opportunities of the world by grasping the mindset and toolkit of thinking in systems.

Delivery:

Brisbane Classroom

Price:

From $1980

Duration:

2 Days + Online Learning

Leading Strategic Initiatives

Start date:

01 Jan 2027

Expand your leadership capabilities to expertly deliver major change projects and successfully implement new initiatives in your organisation.

Delivery:

Brisbane Classroom

Price:

From $1463

Duration:

2 Days + Online Learning

Communicating for Results

Start date:

01 Jan 2027

Excellent communication skills are the cornerstone of successful leaders. Understand how to communicate effectively and grow your leadership capabilities.

Delivery:

Brisbane Classroom

Price:

From $1463

Duration:

2 Days + Online Learning

Actioning Strategic Innovation

Start date:

01 Jan 2027

Add value to your enterprise by constructing a toolkit to cultivate a habitual culture of innovation.

Delivery:

Brisbane Classroom

Price:

From $1463

Duration:

2 Days + Online Learning

Leading Self & Others

Start date:

01 Jan 2027

Take charge of your personal and professional growth by discovering your leadership strengths and how to utilise them.

Delivery:

Brisbane Classroom

Price:

From $1980

Duration:

2 Days + Online Learning

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Real-world learning

Greatly enriched my learning journey

'The guidance I received from the expert facilitators at the QUT Business School, the interactive course delivery and networking opportunities were the most beneficial and enjoyable aspects of my experience at QUT. Engaging with industry leaders, sharing insights with peers, and applying practical strategies to real-world challenges greatly enriched my learning journey.'

Eliza Young
Senior Advisor - Social Performance (Queensland Operations), Thiess

I saw immediate results

'I don’t think I’ve ever done a professional development course where I could implement what I learned straight away. QUT’s short course was incredibly rewarding as I could put it into practice the very next day and see immediate results — that was a first for me.'

Bethany Zazlan
Marketing and Business Development Manager, Mullins Lawyers and Founder, Betania

Employer support

Investing in your professional development can benefit both your career and your organisation. Your employer may be able to support your study through funding, professional development leave or flexible work arrangements. If you need approval or financial support, download our employer support template to help you start the conversation. It can support you outline your reasons for taking the course, the skills you’ll develop and how your learning could benefit your organisation.

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Explore our online, self-paced courses

Choose from a growing suite of flexible short courses designed to fit around your schedule. Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, and build practical, industry-relevant skills across a range of professional areas.

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Transform your organisation

Your people are your greatest asset. Invest in their growth with professional development designed to help your organisation thrive in a fast-changing world. Choose between a bespoke education package or a pre-designed bundle — and discover what QUT can do for you.

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Tailored executive education

Build the capability of your business to deliver on its strategic objectives and equip your people with the skills to thrive in times of disruption and digital transformation.

As your partner, we offer you an innovative approach to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a learning solution that leverages our expertise and experience. Allow us to work with you and your organisation to co-create a fit-for-purpose, high impact, custom education solution.

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