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Your career transformation starts here. Dive into our calendar of courses and events to find opportunities to grow your career, stay connected and feel inspired.

Busy schedules meet flexible learning. Our programs are designed for people like you, allowing training in your own space, on your terms.

Our programs are tailor made for the tertiary education environment and delivered by sector leaders and specialists.

ATEM professional members enjoy significant discounts on all programs. Join today to receive these benefits and future proof your career. Staff of our corporate members also receive discounts as Affiliates.

Secure your spot in a career-boosting program today—your fast track to success.

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Upcoming Events

• FREE From idea to abstract

  Learn how to craft a compelling proposal for a concurrent session at ATEM 2024 (or any other conference).

  Wed 8 May 2024 12.15 to 1.00 pm AEST -Online

• Create a resume and LinkedIn profile that takes your career to the next level

  Get yourself ready for the next step on that career ladder!

  Wed 15 May 2024 2:00pm-4:00pm (Melb/Syd) 4:00pm-6:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Navigating the student administration lifecycle

  At last, a guide to the legislative and regulatory complexities of student administration!

  Thurs 16 May 2024 12:00pm-3:30pm (Melb/Syd) -Online

• The art of chairing effective, inclusive and engaging meetings

  Meeting mastery: unleash the power of effective chairing.

  Tues 21 May 2024 11:00-12:30pm (Melb/Syd) 1:00-2:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• Admissions, Scholarships and Credit Symposium

  23- 24 May 2024 -Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Dinner tickets: ASC Symposium

  Book dinner tickets for the Admissions, Scholarships and Credit Symposium

  7.45 pm Thu 23 May 2024 in Brisbane -Brisbane CBD

• Inclusive Leadership 101

  There has been a lot of focus in the higher education sector on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies. But Inclusive Leadership is a skill that has often been assumed of leaders and employees and not actively developed. This highly interactive workshop provides an engaging and reflective space to explore inclusive leadership, what it means to you and what it practically looks like in the workplace.

  Tues 28 May 2024 11:00am-12:30pm (Melb/Syd) 1:00pm-2:30pm (Auckland) -City + State, Hybrid or online

• Write for success: how to get your message across in tertiary education administrative writing

  Unleash the power of precision! Elevate your writing skills for clearer, reader-centred communications.

  Tues 4 and Thurs 6 June 2024 11:00am-2:30pm (Melb/Syd) 1:00pm-3:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• Raise your profile: build your brand

  Personal branding is not just for Instagram influencers!

  Wed 12 June 2024 12:00pm-2:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-4:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Deep Influence : Deep Listening

  If you want to influence anyone to do anything, if you want people to come with you during change, to reap the rewards of an engaged workforce, and in the process, build a thriving culture – the bottom line is you have to earn the right, through Deep Listening.

  Tues 18 June 2024 12:00-3:30pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00-5:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• Policy 2.0: a better approach to policy work for tertiary education professionals

  Are you stepping into the world of institutional policy for the first time? Are you eager to hone your skills in crafting policy documents and understanding best practices in their development, review, and management? Then this is the workshop for you!

  Tues 9 July and Thurs 11 July 2024 11:00am-2:30pm (Melb/Syd) 1:00pm-3:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• Storytelling for Leaders

  Discover the art of storytelling for impact and learn how to effectively share the impactful stories hidden in the everyday work of you and your team.

  Tues 16 July 2024 12:00pm-3:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-5:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• 8 Steps to Improve Your Business Processes

  '8 Steps to Tango' in the pursuit of excellence; every step towards improvement is a leap towards successful organisational outcomes!

  Thurs 18 and Thurs 25 July 2024 10:30am-2:00pm (Melb/Syd) 12:30pm-4:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• 2024 Women in Higher Education Leadership Symposium

  Join us for the ATEM 2024 Women in Higher Education Leadership Symposium, where we discuss the persistent challenges of workplace gender inequality. This year's theme Advance Gender Equality: Use the Evidence focuses on understanding the complexities surrounding gender disparities and taking actionable steps towards a more equitable future.

  Tuesday 23 July 2024 12:00pm-2:30pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-4:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• Just a minute: how to become a maestro of meeting minutes

  Add to your professional toolkit by becoming a skilled and proficient minute taker.

  Wed 24 July 2024 12:00pm-3:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-5:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Navigating change

  "The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings." - Kakuzo Okakura

  Tues 30 July 2024 12:00pm-3:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-5:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Policy Master Class: a better approach to policy writing and institutional policy management

  A state-of-the-art approach to institutional policy development/review, policy writing, policy frameworks and policy management.
  

  Thursday 8 Aug, 26 Sep & 7 Nov 2024 11:00am-3:30pm (Melb/Syd) 1:00pm-5:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• 2024 Examinations Network Conference (in person)

  ATEM is proud to support the Examinations Network Conference, to be held Tuesday 13 to Thursday 14 August 2024 inclusive at the University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales

  Tue 13 to Thu 15 August 2024 -Armidale, New South Wales

• 2024 Examinations Network Conference (online)

  ATEM is proud to support the Examinations Network Conference, to be held Tuesday 13 to Thursday 14 August 2024 inclusive at the University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales

  Tue 13 to Thu 15 August 2024 -Armidale, New South Wales

• Mastering workplace connections: 5 steps to building networks

  Networking skills are the social glue that binds your professional world together. They help to unlock a myriad of possibilities, fostering personal and professional growth, and building a career that's not just successful but also fulfilling.

  Wed 14 August 2024 12:00pm-2:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-4:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Leading change

  "Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." - Simon Sinek

  Tues 20 Aug 2024 12:00pm-3:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-5:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Compass (formerly Middle Managers Program)

  ATEM Compass: a residential leadership programme for emerging and aspiring leaders and middle managers (formerly Middle Managers program).

  25- 28 August 2024 -Wellington, New Zealand

• Write to Influence

  A leader's written communication skills play a pivotal role in their ability to inspire, inform and influence action.

  Mon 9 Sept & Mon 16 Sept 2024 10:00am-1:30pm (Melb/Syd) 12:00pm-3:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• From retirement to retiming: a new approach to retirement

  Reframe your approach to retirement: a workshop that provides the tools and advice to plan a fulfilling life well into old age.

  Tuesday 10 September 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Melb/Syd) 2:00pm-5:00pm (Auckland) -Online

• Introduction to the Higher Education Sector in Aotearoa

  Essential orientation for anyone who is new to working in the Aotearoa higher education sector.

  Thursday 19 September 2024 10:00am-1:30pm (Auckland) -Online

• ATEM 2024 PURPOSE full registration

  Register to attend the full 3.5 days of ATEM 2024: PURPOSE

  Sun 22 to Wed 25 September 2024 -Brisbane, Queensland

• ATEM 2024 PURPOSE day registration

  Register to attend one day of ATEM 2024: PURPOSE

  Mon 23 to Wed 25 September 2024 -Brisbane, Queensland

• ATEM 2024 PURPOSE dinner tickets

  Book your tickets for the ATEM 2024: PURPOSE conference dinner

  Tuesday 24 September 2024 -Brisbane, Queensland