A year in review: Our top six training courses in the 2023/24 year for the NSW Public Sector

As we approach the end of another transformative financial year, we’re sharing the most popular courses booked by our learning partners in the NSW public sector, reflecting the foundational skills that are needed sector-wide. These courses develop foundational skills and capabilities in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework so by providing this training to your team, you’re ensuring that you’re training program is in line with the training offered throughout the portfolios.

1.?????????? Writing Briefs

Around 30% of our bookings over the last financial year were for this in-demand course.

Writing Briefs is a hands-on workshop that provides knowledge and practice on how to use NSW government templates and write effective and compelling briefs.

“Good balance of practical, examples, insights, and pacing”

2.?????????? Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management is increasingly an in-demand capability across a growing number of roles. That’s why 20% of our bookings were for this foundational course.

Project Management Fundamentals gives you essential knowledge and practical techniques for contributing to and managing all phases of a project's lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and project close.

“A great training session. Very easy to understand with great examples.”

“I absolutely enjoyed the course. I learnt so much and Anne is such a fantastic presenter and so knowledgeable.”

“Well presented program that allowed reinforcement of formal knowledge but contextualised in the current environment.”

3.?????????? Writing with Clarity

In our top three is Writing with Clarity, which arms you with techniques for writing clearly and concisely to enable effective communication of complex ideas.?

“The course was an excellent introduction to plain english language and how it can be applied to my day to day work. It was relevant and presented in an engaging way. I would highly recommend it.”

“Great workshop and very relevant to the work we do. Huge thanks to Dani who was very engaging.”

4.?????????? Telling a Compelling Story with Data

Providing convincing information to your report or brief backed by data is crucial to transparency and getting your proposal over the line.?

In this course, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate complex data, statistics, and technical information to diverse audiences by integrating visuals like charts and graphs.

“Excellent overview of key traps to avoid when presenting data both graphically and in written format, tailored to the expectations and needs of the public service. I learnt a lot of useful tips on data presentations.”

“If you are keen to learn more about how to better reach your audience through the power of the written word and visuals, look no further! It's a ten out of ten from me!”

5.?????????? Taking Minutes that Count

Gain skills and techniques for taking accurate and concise meeting minutes and notes, that properly capture decisions and actions and address sensitive meeting content appropriately.

“A well-developed course presented by experts in the field with many years experience in government.”

6.?????????? Present with Confidence

Deliver confident, impactful presentations by connecting with audiences, structuring content clearly, facilitating discussions, using visuals effectively, and allowing participants to practice newly learned skills.

“Tony is the most engaging presenter I have had the pleasure of doing a course with. Gave very thoughtful feedback and had a great flow.”

“It has made a difference to my confidence”

“Lots of tips and great feedback to use to improve my presentation skills”

“This was a well-paced, relevant course with excellent strategies and approaches that I can use in many aspects of my work.”

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Do these courses align with your skills and experience? Please feel free to share your views.