PLACE LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
Place Leaders Asia Pacific
&
The University of Notre Dame Australia
INDUSTRY DEVELOPED - UNIVERSITY DELIVERED
PLACE LEADERSHIP
MICRO CREDENTIALS
Australia’s first and only post graduate short course series in Place Leadership.
Delivering high quality masters-level learning experience for
industry and place-sector professionals.
OVERVIEW
The Place Leadership Micro Credentials program developed in partnership with the University of Notre Dame consists of 10 industry-partnered modules delivered on-line with a maximum class size of 25. This is Australia’s only post graduate short course program in Place Leadership, a high quality masters-level professional development course for place professionals.
The 10 modules run in a sequential order throughout two academic years and students may enrol in as many modules they choose.
The modules have been designed to be affordable and very easy for people to commit to. Each module:
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is scheduled over a 3-week period with
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approximately 30 hours of learning, reading and assessments
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including 6 on-line contact class hours with a live facilitator.
We have received very positive reviews from 2022 and 2023 participants.
Individual grades for each module completed are delivered by The University of Notre Dame Australia.
A Certificate of Completion for each module completed is provided to each participant by Place Leaders Asia Pacific.
Place Leaders Members receive a 10% discount per module - $1,026 per module, a saving of $126 compared to non-members.
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WHO SHOULD ENROL?
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
10 MODULES
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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
2024 Indicative Schedule
PLAC5005 Place Concepts
Online seminars held 24 April, 1 May, 8 May. Assessment due 22 May.
This module engages with fundamental ideas about places, how they are produced, and why people value them. The module draws from scholarly papers and Australian industry leaders’ perspectives.
PLAC5001 Engagement & Place
Online seminars held 5 June, 12 June, 19 June. Assessment due 3 July.
This module explores the process and value of community engagement for place-based projects. Foundational concepts of engagement are introduced.
PLAC5009 Policy & Place
Online seminars held 17 July, 24 July, 31 July. Assessment due 14 August.
This module examines the role of policy and strategic planning in implementing place goals. Approaches to place exist across a continuum. The module focuses on top‐down approaches.
PLAC5000 Design-led Place Approaches
Online seminars held 28 August, 4 September, 11 September. Assessment due 25 September.
This module reviews design-led approaches to enabling place-based change. Design-led approaches differ in aims, process and scale. The module compares design-led approaches for various contexts.
PLAC5003 Leadership & Place
Online seminars held 9 October, 16 October, 23 October. Assessment due 6 November.
This module focuses on approaches to place leadership in place-based projects. Different models of leadership suit different situations and stakeholders. Models of leadership are interrogated to assess their suitability in a variety of contexts.
PRICE
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 |
Place Leaders Members receive a 10% discount per module - $1,026 per module, a saving of $126 compared to non-members.
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.
