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At Curtin, we want to help you grow and succeed and, of course, celebrate your achievements. That’s why we provide a variety of professional learning and development opportunities to build your knowledge, competence, skills and effectiveness, enabling you to make a difference within yourself, your workplace and your community.
Our goal is to ensure you have all the skills necessary to achieve success and impact in your current role, as well as the opportunity to progress your career through both formal and informal developmental activities in line with the 70/20/10 framework. To support your career journey, we’ve curated a range of development opportunities, designed to help you build skills, expand knowledge, and advance your career. You may also be asked to complete specific training activities relevant to your role and responsibilities.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Explore each area’s pages on the staff portal to discover additional initiatives, resources and support available to you.
Development for all staff
Skill-building opportunities for academics and professionals
iPerform
Curtin’s centralised eLearning hub to support staff development and professional growth
Organisational Learning
Continuous improvement through strategic learning streams tailored to different career stages
LinkedIn Learning
Expert-led online courses in technology, business, leadership and creativity, including Curtin curated content
CurtinX
A diverse range of free and flexible online courses and MOOCs via edX
Curtin Credentials
Flexible, industry recognised microcredentials to equip staff with practical skills to thrive in the workplace
Executive Education masterclasses
Short courses to upskill and stay ahead of the latest trends. 50% staff discount with code STAFF50
Cultural Immersion Experiences
Develop an in-depth understanding and appreciation of First Nations cultural practices
Gender Equity and Inclusion
Initiatives and programs to support equal opportunity for workplace gender diversity, inclusion and belonging
Inclusion and Wellbeing
Training to support Curtin’s commitment to an inclusive university, and making a difference in our communities
Development for Learning and Teaching
Learning and Teaching iPerform hub
L&T eLearning modules and program/event sign up, with a spotlight on key training for staff development
Learning and Teaching development programs
Professional Learning Framework and program timetable - to support staff development and growth
Learning Design consults
Book a consult with a Learning Designer for Curriculum changes, pedagogy shifts or digital learning at Curtin
Learning and Teaching essentials for new staff
Professional Learning Essentials to prepare staff who are new to teaching at Curtin for working with students
Teaching Enhancement Blackboard community
Join our Blackboard community to receive announcements on upcoming professional learning opportunities
Learning and Teaching live systems training
Weekly drop-in sessions where staff can ask anything about Collaborate or Blackboard (Wednesdays 1-2pm WAST)
Development for Research
Research iPerform hub
Research eLearning modules and program/event sign up, featuring key content such as Research Master training
Core Research training
Training opportunities for Curtin's research systems and quality initiatives
Research development programs
Enrich your academic profile through research-focused capability development programs
HDR supervisor training
Core and supplementary training for higher degree by research supervision
Engagement and Impact events
Connect to the latest research-related events happening across Curtin