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Defence Industry

Tailored education and training for Australian Defence Force personnel

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Defence Industry short courses

Defence courses that go beyond the basics

Designed and delivered by top military academics, defence industry specialists and former service personnel, UNSW Canberra’s defence force short courses will take your defence career to new heights.

With flexible course delivery to suit you – including in-person, on-campus, online and hybrid options – our defence courses will see you develop your skills, learn new ones and connect with other defence force personnel, all while continuing your existing work commitments.

Upcoming courses

Introduction to Naval Combat and Weapons Systems

29 October, In-Person

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This course will familiarise participants with context necessary to more effectively support naval combat and weapons systems across all phases of capability management..

Defence Capability Management - Fundamentals

30 - 31 October, In-Person or Online

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Discover the fundamental behaviours, principles, concepts and framework of the Australian Defence Organisations Capability Policy.

Core Systems Engineering

4 - 5 November, In-Person or Online

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Gain a practical understanding of the concept and application of Systems Engineering across a variety of industries.

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Advanced Decision Analytics

11 - 15 November, In-Person

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Discover a range of decision making tools and techniques, and gain skills on the use of Excel Solver in solving practical decision making problems.

Safety Management Systems

21 - 29 November, In-Person or Online

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Learn basic, intermediate, and advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) concepts and applications for operational environments such as aviation and other safety critical domains.

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Targeted training for all defence employees

Our defence courses teach fundamental people and crisis management skills across business, leadership and communication, as well as more technical modules specific to the military sector, such as maritime security, aeronautics and avionics, and naval combat and weapons systems.

With short courses ranging from one day to three weeks in length, you’ll instantly grasp principles and practices integral to your career in defence. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge in your current field or explore another area of defence training, our short courses will level-up your skills quickly and efficiently.

Invest in your future at UNSW Canberra

At UNSW Canberra, we’ve trained thousands of members of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force at ADFA over the past 50 years. Our comprehensive understanding of the Australian Defence Force and Australian intelligence services means you’ll gain essential knowledge and skills to take into the next stage of your defence career. Our military courses are suitable for all skill levels, whether you’re a fresh new recruit or a seasoned defence force serviceperson.

All our defence force short courses can also be tailored for in-house delivery with your organisation or department, so your entire team can learn new knowledge and skills immediately.