INDUSTRY DEVELOPED - UNIVERSITY DELIVERED
PLACE LEADERSHIP
SHORT COURSE SERIES
Australia’s first post graduate short course series in Place Leadership.
Delivering high quality masters-level learning experiences for industry and place-sector Professionals.
SHORT COURSE OVERVIEW
The Place Leadership short course training series consists of 10 industry-partnered modules delivered on-line with a live facilitator, in maximum class sizes of 25.
The 10 modules run in a sequential order throughout two academic years and students may enrol in as little or as many courses as they choose.
Each module runs over a 3-week period and has a volume of learning of approximately 30 hours, which includes 6 contact hours with a live facilitator in class, reading and assessment time.
Individual grades for each module completed will be delivered by The University of Notre Dame Australia and a Certificate of Completion will be delivered from Place Leaders Asia Pacific once all 10 modules are complete.
The Place Leadership short course series will be offered to both a National and International audience.


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WHO IS THIS FOR
The short course series is designed to support a range of place-sector professionals building on existing experience and those professionals looking to move into a career in place.
The short course series suits those with an undergraduate degree (or higher), who are working in a place-sector discipline, such as: a place manager, urban designer, architect/building designer, community engagement officer, urban or regional planner, engineer, property consultant, arts and cultural manager, councillor or those in a senior leadership position.
For those without university qualifications, you must have worked for a minimum of two years in a place-sector discipline.
This course is not designed for university graduates with no relevant work or volunteer experience.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private national University, extending from the West Coast of Australia in the beautiful and historic City of Fremantle, to the North-West town of Broome and across the continent to the heart of Sydney. The University’s student experience, employment and graduate outcomes are among the very best in Australia.
As a student, the University will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and professional skills which empowers you to realise your potential, build interconnectedness with people and willingly serve the community through active participation, engagement and reflection.

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WHY LEARN WITH US
Industry Content
Expert Facilitators
Partnership Support
Through our partnership as an online student you will have:
Access to Australia’s largest place network and Place Leaders Industry Case studies.
Access to The University of Notre Dame’s wide range of online library resources and other platforms like Blackboard, Collaborate Ultra, Zoom, and Office365.
Access to LinkedIn learning, allowing you to further enhance your skillset through access to thousands of short courses designed for personal e-learning.
The opportunity to expand on your training and progress on to further postgraduate studies with the University in coursework or research
MODULE OVERVIEW
03.
Indigenous Perspectives and Place
This module engages with and deepens understandings of Indigenous perspectives on place. Recognising Indigenous connection to place is fundamental for place practitioners worldwide. This module focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to place.

KEY DATES
2023 Units
Measuring & Monitoring Place PLAC5004
Online seminars held 26 April, 3 May, 10 May. Assessment due 24 May.
Place Management in Government PLAC5007
Online seminars held 7 June, 14 June, 21 June. Assessment due 5 July.
Place Resilience PLAC5008
Online seminars held 19 July, 26 July, 2 August. Assessment due 16 August.
Place Economics PLAC5006
Online seminars held 30 August, 6 September, 13 September. Assessment due 27 September.
Indigenous Perspectives & Place PLAC5002
Online seminars held 11 October, 18 October, 25 October. Assessment due 8 November.
PRICES
MODULE | TUITION FEE (AUD) | PLA MEMBER FEE (AUD) |
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Design-led Place Approaches | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Engagement and Place | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Indigenous Perspectives and Place | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Leadership and Place | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Measuring and Monitoring Place | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Place Concepts | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Place Economics | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Place Management in Government | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Place Resilience | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Policy and Place | $1,140 | $1,026 |
Upfront enrolment in all five 2023 units receives a 10% discount to $5,130 for the 5 modules.
Place Leaders members receive a FURTHER 10% discount for upfront enrolment in all 5 modules - $4,617 for a 20% annual saving.

