# AcademyGlobal

> AcademyGlobal is an Australian professional training and capability-development provider delivering courses in procurement, contract management, supply chain and logistics, leadership and management, finance, risk and project management, and negotiation. It is Australia and New Zealand's first and only CIPS Centre of Excellence and an accredited CIPFA study centre, combining academic rigour with face-to-face, virtual, and self-paced eLearning. ISO 9001:2015 certified and a pre-qualified Local Buy supplier serving government, councils, and enterprise.

Key facts for understanding this site:

- Audience: individual professionals advancing their careers, and Learning and Development (L&D) / capability managers training teams across government and enterprise and university students participating in competitions.
- Delivery modes: in-person, virtual (instructor-led), tailored learning solutions and self-paced online eLearning.
- Accreditations and partners: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy), UQ Skills (RTO #1511), University of Queensland.
- Our Expertise: wide range of areas of expertise and professional backgrounds across both public and private sectors, facilitators have hands-on management experience and relevant academic qualifications and industry recognition.
- Our international Reach: every major economy in the Asia Pacific Region
- Strategic Partners: The University of Queensland (UQ Skills), University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) at UTS, The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council Inc (APCC), The Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW Business School, World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC)

- Contact: 1300 950 251 | info@academyglobal.com | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm AEST/AEDT.

## Course Categories

- [Procurement & Contract Management](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-contract-management/): Short courses covering procurement strategy, contract management, supplier management, and supply chain skills.
- [Leadership & Management Skills](https://academyglobal.com/leadership-management-skills/): Courses developing leadership capability, people management, and team effectiveness.
- [Finance, Risk & Project Management](https://academyglobal.com/finance-risk-project-management/): Practical short courses in financial management, risk management, and project delivery.
- [Negotiation, Influence & Persuasion](https://academyglobal.com/negotiation-influence-persuasion/): Courses building negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
- [Business Simulations](https://academyglobal.com/business-simulations/): Experiential learning and university competitions applying business concepts to real-world scenarios.
- [Strategic Risk Management Courses](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-risk-management-courses/): Virtual and self-paced risk management training.
- [Upcoming Programs](https://academyglobal.com/upcoming-programs/): Current schedule of upcoming courses, workshops, and events.

## Procurement & Contract Management Courses

- [Applied Construction Contract Law](https://academyglobal.com/upcoming-programs/7-applied-construction-contract-law/): Practical course covering the lifecycle of a procurement activity.
- [Applied Procurement and Contracting](https://academyglobal.com/applied-procurement-and-contracting/): Practical course covering procurement and contracting skills.
- [Business Case Fundamentals](https://academyglobal.com/upcoming-programs/24-business-case-fundamentals/): Practical course covering fundamental finance skills to understand and develop a business case. 
- [Category Management](https://academyglobal.com/category-management/): Course covering category management approaches for procurement and supply professionals.
- [Contract Management Essentials](https://academyglobal.com/contract-management-essentials/): Short course introducing practical contract management principles and practices.
- [Contract Negotiation Skills](https://academyglobal.com/contract-negotiation-skills/): Course developing practical skills for negotiating contracts and managing stakeholder outcomes.
- [Cost Modelling in Procurement](https://academyglobal.com/cost-modelling-in-procurement/): Course covering cost modelling and analysis for procurement decisions.
- [Legal Policy Environment in Public Sector Procurement](https://academyglobal.com/legal-policy-environment-in-public-sector-procurement/): Course covering the legal and policy environment for public sector procurement.
- [Probity and Integrity in Practice] (https://academyglobal.com/upcoming-programs/64-probity-and-integrity-in-practice/)Australasian Procurement & Construction Council Inc (APCC) Certified program developing the confidence and skills to accelerate a public sector procurement professional’s career. 
- [Procurement Analysis in the Public Sector](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-analysis-in-the-public-sector/): Course covering procurement analysis and decision-making in public sector contexts.
- [Procurement Fundamentals](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-fundamentals/): Introductory course covering key procurement principles and practices.
- [Procurement Risk Management](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-risk-management/): Course covering risk identification, assessment, and management in procurement.
- [Strategic Procurement Leadership](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-procurement-leadership/): Course for procurement professionals developing strategic leadership capability.
- [Strategic Sourcing](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-sourcing/): Course covering strategic sourcing methods and procurement planning.
- [Supplier Relationship Management in the Public Sector](https://academyglobal.com/supplier-relationship-management-in-the-public-sector/): Course focused on supplier relationship management in public sector procurement.

## Leadership & Management Skills Courses

- [Change Management Essentials](https://academyglobal.com/change-management-essentials/): Course introducing practical change management concepts, tools, and implementation skills.
- [Coaching for Leaders and Managers](https://academyglobal.com/coaching-for-leaders-and-managers/): Course developing coaching capability for leaders and managers.
- [Conscious Inclusion](https://academyglobal.com/conscious-inclusion/): Course covering inclusion, awareness, and inclusive workplace practices.
- [Effective Conflict Communication Skills](https://academyglobal.com/effective-conflict-communication-skills/): Course developing communication skills for managing conflict effectively.
- [Getting Recruitment Right](https://academyglobal.com/getting-recruitment-right/): Course developing practical recruitment and selection skills.
- [Leading High-Performance Teams](https://academyglobal.com/leading-high-performance-teams/): Course focused on leading teams, improving performance, and building capability.
- [Managing Staff Performance](https://academyglobal.com/managing-staff-performance/): Course covering practical approaches to managing staff performance.
- [MBA Essentials](https://academyglobal.com/mba-essentials/): Course introducing key business, management, and leadership concepts.
- [Plain English Writing with Clarity and Confidence](https://academyglobal.com/plain-english-writing-with-clarity-and-confidence/): Course developing clear and effective professional writing skills.
- [Present with Confidence](https://academyglobal.com/present-with-confidence/): Course building confidence and skill in professional presentations.
- [Problem Solving and Critical Thinking](https://academyglobal.com/problem-solving-critical-thinking/): Course developing structured problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- [Strategic Thinking](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-thinking/): Course focused on strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
- [The First Time Managers Program](https://academyglobal.com/the-first-time-managers-program/): Program supporting new managers to build practical leadership and management skills.
- [Writing Briefs for Government](https://academyglobal.com/writing-briefs-for-government/): Course covering how to write clear, effective briefs for government contexts.

## Finance, Risk & Project Management Courses

- [Agile Project Management](https://academyglobal.com/agile-project-management/): Course covering agile project management principles and practical application.
- [Analysing Financial Statements](https://academyglobal.com/analysing-financial-statements/): Course helping professionals interpret financial statements and business performance.
- [Applied Project Management](https://academyglobal.com/applied-project-management/): Practical course for professionals managing projects, stakeholders, and delivery outcomes.
- [Building a Credible Business Case](https://academyglobal.com/building-a-credible-business-case/): Course covering how to develop clear, evidence-based business cases.
- [Building Grants Administration Capability](https://academyglobal.com/building-grants-administration-capability/): Course focused on grants administration capability and public sector practice.
- [Corporate Credit and Risk Analysis](https://academyglobal.com/corporate-credit-and-risk-analysis/): Course covering credit assessment, financial risk, and business analysis.
- [Cost Benefit Analysis Fundamentals](https://academyglobal.com/cost-benefit-analysis-fundamentals/): Course introducing cost-benefit analysis for decision-making and investment evaluation.
- [Finance for Non-Finance Professionals](https://academyglobal.com/finance-for-non-finance-professionals/): Course helping non-finance professionals understand financial concepts and business performance.
- [Financial Literacy for Grants Administration and Management](https://academyglobal.com/financial-literacy-for-grants-administration-and-management/): Course covering financial literacy for grants administration and management.
- [Grant Management](https://academyglobal.com/grant-management/): Course covering effective grants management, administration, and governance.
- [Project Management Fundamentals](https://academyglobal.com/project-management-fundamentals/): Introductory course covering project management concepts, tools, and practices.
- [Risk Management Fundamentals](https://academyglobal.com/risk-management-fundamentals/): Introductory course covering risk management principles and practical application.
- [Strategic Risk Management for Councillors and Executives](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-risk-management-for-councillors-and-executives/): Course covering strategic risk management for councillors and executive leaders.
- [Strategic Risk Management for Senior Public Sector Leaders](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-risk-management-for-senior-public-sector-leaders/): Course focused on strategic risk management for senior public sector leaders.
- [Strategic Risk Management for Small and Medium Business Leaders](https://academyglobal.com/strategic-risk-management-for-small-and-medium-business-leaders/): Course covering strategic risk management for SME leaders.

## Negotiation, Influence & Persuasion Courses

- [Influencing to Achieve Better Outcomes](https://academyglobal.com/influencing-to-achieve-better-outcomes/): Course developing influencing skills for professional and organisational outcomes.
- [Negotiation Essentials](https://academyglobal.com/negotiation-essentials/): Course introducing practical negotiation concepts and techniques.
- [Negotiation for Procurement](https://academyglobal.com/negotiation-for-procurement/): Course focused on negotiation skills in procurement and supplier engagement.
- [Negotiation Masterclass](https://academyglobal.com/negotiation-masterclass/): Advanced course developing negotiation capability and confidence.

## CIPS Study Centre (Procurement & Supply Qualifications)

- [CIPS Study Centre](https://academyglobal.com/cips-study-centre/): Overview of CIPS professional procurement qualifications; ANZ's first and only CIPS Centre of Excellence.
- [CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply](https://academyglobal.com/cips-level-4-diploma-in-procurement-and-supply/): Foundation diploma in procurement and supply, prerequisite of CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
- [CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply](https://academyglobal.com/cips-level-5-advanced-diploma-in-procurement-and-supply/): Advanced diploma for experienced working at or aspiring to the Managerial and Professional levels of the CIPS Global Standard for Procurement and Supply. 
- [CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply](https://academyglobal.com/cips-level-6-professional-diploma-in-procurement-and-supply/): Professional-level diploma for senior procurement and supply professionals.

## CIPFA Study Centre (Public Finance & Governance Qualifications)

- [CIPFA Study Centre](https://academyglobal.com/cipfa-study-centre/): Overview of CIPFA qualifications delivered by AcademyGlobal.
- [About CIPFA](https://academyglobal.com/cipfa/): Background on the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
- [CIPFA Diploma in Finance Business Partnering](https://academyglobal.com/diploma-in-finance-business-partnering/): Diploma developing finance business-partnering capability.
- [CIPFA Diploma in Contract Management](https://academyglobal.com/diploma-in-contract-management/): Diploma focused on contract management practice.
- [CIPFA Diploma in Corporate Governance](https://academyglobal.com/diploma-in-corporate-governance/): Diploma in corporate governance.
- [CIPFA International Certificate in Corruption Investigation](https://academyglobal.com/cipfa-international-certificate-in-corruption-investigation/): Certificate in investigating corruption and fraud.

## Accredited Diplomas (UQ Skills, RTO #1511)

- [PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting](https://academyglobal.com/diploma-of-procurement-and-contracting/): Nationally recognised diploma delivered in person or virtually.
- [PSP60616 Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting](https://academyglobal.com/advanced-diploma-of-procurement-and-contracting/): Nationally recognised advanced diploma.
- [Queensland Procurement Certification](https://academyglobal.com/queensland-procurement-certification/): Certification program for Queensland procurement professionals.

## About

- [About Us](https://academyglobal.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, and approach to capability building.
- [Our People](https://academyglobal.com/our-people/): The AcademyGlobal team.
- [Our Faculty](https://academyglobal.com/faculty/): Faculty and subject-matter experts who design and deliver programs.
- [Our Client Projects](https://academyglobal.com/client-projects/): Examples of training and development projects delivered for clients.
- [Our Internship Program](https://academyglobal.com/internship-program/): Internship opportunities at AcademyGlobal.
- [University Competitions](https://academyglobal.com/university-competitions/): Competition for university students.
- [Professional Development Vouchers](https://academyglobal.com/professional-development-vouchers/): Voucher options for professional development.

## Insights & Publications

- [Insights / News](https://academyglobal.com/insights/): Articles and news on procurement, supply chain, AI, asset management, probit, public finance, strategic risk, contract management, and professional development.
- [Events](https://academyglobal.com/events/): Upcoming and past events.
- [Procurement Education Advisory Board Report 2024](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-education-advisory-board-report-2024/): Research report on procurement education.
- [Supply Chain & Logistics Education Report 2023](https://academyglobal.com/supply-chain-logistics-and-transport-education-research-report-2023/): Research report on supply chain, logistics, and transport education.

## Recommended Blogs

- [CIPS Exam Tips: Hear From a Recent Diploma Graduate](https://academyglobal.com/cips-exam-tips-hear-from-a-recent-diploma-graduate/): Blog article sharing practical CIPS exam tips and learning insights from a recent diploma graduate.
- [CIPS Level 4 Diploma Exam Strategies and Tips: Hear From Our Recent CIPS Alumni](https://academyglobal.com/cips-l4-diploma-exam-strategies-and-tips-hear-from-our-recent-cips-alumni/): Blog article sharing CIPS Level 4 exam strategies and tips from recent AcademyGlobal alumni.
- [How to Develop Good Report Writing Skills](https://academyglobal.com/how-to-develop-good-report-writing-skills/): Guide covering practical ways to improve report writing, structure, clarity, and professional communication.
- [On the Couch with Leigh Obradovic](https://academyglobal.com/on-the-couch-with-leigh-obradovic/): Interview-style article featuring professional insights and experience from Leigh Obradovic.
- [Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument](https://academyglobal.com/thomas-kilmann-conflict-mode-instrument/): Article explaining the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument and its use in understanding conflict management styles.
- [What Is Contract Management? An Australian Guide](https://academyglobal.com/what-is-contract-management-australian-guide/): Australian guide explaining contract management, the contract lifecycle, key professional capabilities, and learning pathways for contract management careers.
- [Probity in Practice: 10 Lessons on Building Public Sector Integrity](https://academyglobal.com/probity-in-practice-building-public-sector-integrity-through-education-and-simulation/): Article summarising practical lessons on probity, integrity, public sector decision-making, procurement, and capability building.

## Competition 

- [Procure for Impact: Procurement Challenge 2026](https://academyglobal.com/procurement-challenge/): Upcoming 2026 online university procurement challenge for students across Australia and New Zealand, focused on translating public policy into real-world procurement outcomes.
- [Strategic Risk Case Competition 2026](https://academyglobal.com/risk-case-competition/): Past online university case competition for students across the Asia-Pacific region, focused on strategic risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and boardroom-style presentation skills.
- [Business Simulation Championship 2024](https://academyglobal.com/academyglobal-business-simulation-championship/): Past online university business simulation competition for teams across Australia and New Zealand, focused on teamwork, decision-making, and strategic thinking.

## Contact & Policies

- [Contact Us](https://academyglobal.com/contact/): Enquiry form and contact details.
- [Locations](https://academyglobal.com/locations/): AcademyGlobal locations.
- [Data Security and Privacy Policy](https://academyglobal.com/privacy-data-protection-policy/): Data protection and privacy policy.
- [IDEA Policy (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)](https://academyglobal.com/academyglobal-idea-inclusion-diversity-equity-and-access-policy/): AcademyGlobal's inclusion and diversity policy.

## Optional

- [Home](https://academyglobal.com/): Site homepage with featured courses, testimonials, and partner organisations.