UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance

UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) brings experienced, senior leaders together with UTS subject matter expertise to create public good.

We are an independent institute focused on driving excellence in public policy & decision-making Based at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS:IPPG) is a leading group of researchers and practitioners in the areas of public administration and policy, social research, stakeholder engagement, and leadership. We undertake applied social and b

ehavioural and academic research, policy advisory, graduate education and professional development training. We are recognised as an independent source of research and policy advice by federal, state, territory and local governments as well as the non-government sector. The UTS:IPPG team works closely and maintains extensive professional networks within the university and with governments; industry; not-for-profit and community based organisations across Australia and internationally. The UTS Centre for Local Government (UTS:CLG) is part of the UTS:IPPG, and continues to be a leader in local government research, teaching and advisory.

Ready to take your building regulation skills to the next level? 🏗️If you work in building certification, surveying, arc...
11/06/2026

Ready to take your building regulation skills to the next level? 🏗️

If you work in building certification, surveying, architecture or construction and want to deepen your understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Building Code of Australia (BCA), the Advanced Building Regulation course from UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance is designed for you.

Running across four intensive sessions (32 hours total), this course dives deep into the complex regulatory requirements that apply to Class 2–9 buildings — from commercial and multi-residential developments to public buildings.

✅ Strengthen your working knowledge of NCC Volume One provisions
✅ Build confidence in assessing Performance Solutions and performance-based design
✅ Develop advanced skills in fire resistance, access and egress, and services and equipment requirements
✅ Navigate complex compliance pathways and certification decisions with greater assurance
✅ Apply your learning directly in the workplace from day one

The July 2026 intake (Class code: ABR2) kicks off with Block One on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2026, with Block Two following on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July 2026. Sessions run online via live video link (Zoom), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.

Course fee: $3,089 (GST free)

You will learn from three highly experienced presenters — Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires and Michael Wynn-Jones — who bring decades of real-world expertise in building regulation, certification and fire safety to every session. Their practical, industry-grounded approach means the content is relevant, applied and immediately useful.

This course is ideal for building surveyors, certifiers, architects, planners, compliance officers, building inspectors and construction professionals who are ready to sharpen their regulatory expertise and take on more complex building projects with confidence.

Interested in in-house training? The course can also be tailored and delivered to your team online, on campus or at a location of your choice.

Visit the UTS IPPG website to find out more and secure your place in the July 2026 intake. For enquiries, reach out to the team at [email protected] or call +61 2 9514 7884.

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Are you working in local government or the public sector and looking to make a real difference in your community? 🌏The U...
10/06/2026

Are you working in local government or the public sector and looking to make a real difference in your community? 🌏

The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance is offering its Social Planning and Community Development Course — a practical, evidence-based program designed to build your confidence and capability in leading meaningful change at the local level.

Starting Wednesday 12 August 2026 at UTS City Campus, this four-session course (32 hours total) brings together the theory, tools and techniques you need to support communities and respond to the social, economic, environmental and cultural forces shaping them.

✅ Deepen your understanding of social planning and community development theory and good practice
✅ Apply social justice principles — equity, access, participation and rights — to real-world local scenarios
✅ Use Quadruple Bottom Line and Integrated Planning and Reporting frameworks to drive positive outcomes
✅ Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, social impact assessment and social infrastructure analysis
✅ Build project planning capabilities tailored to local government settings
✅ Strengthen your ability to communicate with impact and write for decision makers

Delivered as an interactive workshop by experienced practitioners — including Associate Director Edwina Deakin and Professor Alan Morris — this course gives you the opportunity to learn, discuss and apply concepts directly relevant to your workplace and community.

Here's what past participants have said:

"This course gave me the confidence in my current ability, that I do in fact know how to do Social Planning and Community Development and I can take that confidence back with me to my current role." — Kristy M

"Fantastic facilitator who was highly knowledgeable — highly recommended." — Patrick O

The course is also available as an in-house training solution, tailored to your organisation's needs and delivered on campus, online or at a location of your choice.

📅 Block One: Wed 12 – Thu 13 August 2026
📍 UTS City Campus, Ultimo NSW
💲 $3,089 (GST free)

Visit the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance website to find out more and enrol today. Places are limited, so don't miss out!

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Ready to take your project management career to the next level? 🚀Leading complex projects in today's fast-moving world d...
05/06/2026

Ready to take your project management career to the next level? 🚀

Leading complex projects in today's fast-moving world demands more than the basics. It requires sharp leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate competing stakeholder demands, shifting priorities and high-stakes decisions with confidence.

The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) is offering its Advanced Project Management course across two interactive workshop sessions on Friday 19 June and Friday 26 June 2026 at UTS City Campus. 16 hours of intensive, hands-on learning designed to deepen your capability and expand your professional toolkit.

✅ Strengthen your leadership role in complex, multifaceted projects
✅ Build advanced skills in project governance, planning and risk management
✅ Develop and manage project scope with confidence
✅ Lead high-performing, multi-functional teams using proven frameworks
✅ Manage trade-offs across time, cost and quality
✅ Direct communications effectively — upwards, sideways and across your team
✅ Apply structured approaches to project close, review and lessons learned

This course is ideal for project and program leaders, policy professionals and those ready to move beyond foundational knowledge and step into more capable, confident leadership roles in complex organisational environments.

Delivered by John Le Mesurier — a highly experienced facilitator with over two decades of management program delivery across government and research institutions in Australia and the UK — you will engage with the latest thinking across leadership, organisational psychology, analytics and lean engineering in a practical, application-focused setting.

The course runs as an interactive workshop combining instructor-led learning with group and individual activities, so you can immediately connect new concepts to your own workplace context.

📅 Dates: Fri 19 Jun & Fri 26 Jun 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: UTS City Campus
💲 Cost: $1,398 (GST free)

In-house delivery is also available — the course can be tailored to your organisation's specific objectives and delivered on campus, online or at a location of your choice.

For more information or to enrol, visit the UTS IPPG website or contact the team at [email protected] or +61 2 9514 7884.

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Are you working in building certification, local government or swimming pool installation? This is your opportunity to s...
04/06/2026

Are you working in building certification, local government or swimming pool installation? This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills and build confidence in NSW swimming pool legislation — all from the comfort of your own workspace.

UTS IPPG's Swimming Pool Assessments and Compliance course is running online on Thu 6 & Fri 7 August 2026, and places are filling fast. Delivered live via Zoom over two days (16 hours total), this course gives you practical, hands-on knowledge you can apply immediately in your role.

✅ Develop a solid understanding of NSW swimming pool legislation including the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and relevant Australian Standards
✅ Learn the step-by-step process for issuing Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates
✅ Build the skills to assess and inspect both new and existing swimming pools
✅ Develop a swimming pool inspection program for your organisation
✅ Understand the roles of council and accredited certifiers in barrier compliance
✅ Cover exempt development criteria, complying development certificates and BASIX

This course is designed for A1–A3 certifiers, accredited certifiers, council staff and swimming pool installers. No prerequisites required — it is open to all members of the public.

You will learn from two outstanding presenters. Stephen Krimmer brings over two decades of experience across academia, local government and the private sector, with deep expertise in planning, sustainability and development assessment. Kate Stoner is an Accredited Certifier with over 18 years of local government experience and has been recognised with the prestigious AIBS Building Surveyor of the Year award. Kate has also served as an expert witness in Land and Environment Court cases involving swimming pool legislation — so you are learning from someone who truly knows this space inside and out.

Course fee: $1,468 (GST free)
Dates: Thu 6 & Fri 7 August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Delivery: Online via Zoom

Please note: Attendance at this course does not satisfy the requirements for the Building Professionals Board proposed accreditation category E1 swimming pool certifier. For E1 Certifier training, visit the NSW Fair Trading website for accredited training providers.

This course can also be tailored for in-house delivery to meet your organisation's specific needs — online, on campus or at a location of your choice.

Visit the UTS IPPG website to enrol or find out more. For enquiries, contact the team at [email protected] or call +61 2 9514 7884.

The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance delivers evidence-based, practical professional learning solutions across government, not-for-profit and industry sectors. Combining real-world experience with world-class academic expertise, IPPG is committed to building capability and creating public good.

Learn how to assess and inspect new and existing swimming pools, issue swimming pool compliance certificates, and develop a swimming pool inspection program.

Are you a building professional looking to become a Registered Certifier in NSW? 🏗️Our Certification Short Course, appro...
04/06/2026

Are you a building professional looking to become a Registered Certifier in NSW? 🏗️

Our Certification Short Course, approved by Building Commission NSW, gives you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the NSW planning and development assessment system — and take the next step in your career.

Please note: The June/July intake (CSC4) is now full. However, new dates are available later in 2026, so now is the perfect time to plan ahead and secure your spot!

✅ Understand how certification fits within NSW planning and development assessment systems
✅ Learn the key responsibilities of a certifier, including paperwork, records and legal compliance
✅ Explore zoning, development standards, compliance certificates and occupation certificates
✅ Gain practical insight into complaints, auditing, insurance and conflicts of interest
✅ Delivered by a team of expert practitioners with decades of real-world industry experience
✅ Approved by Building Commission NSW as a prerequisite for Registered Certifier registration
✅ Eligible to contribute CPD points for registration renewal

Delivered over four days (32 hours), this course combines instructor-led learning with group activities, facilitated discussion and practical industry examples — all tailored to prepare you for the realities of working as a certifier in NSW.

Upcoming intakes available online via live video link:

👉 CSC5: 6–7 Aug & 3–4 Sep 2026
👉 CSC6: 24–25 Sep & 22–23 Oct 2026
👉 CSC7: 12–13 Nov & 10–11 Dec 2026

Cost: $3,089 (GST free)

Hear what past participants have said:

"Well presented with experienced faculty staff that were really helpful. Will definitely recommend this to others, thank you." — Rayees M

"I liked everything from the customer support team down to the presenters... they are all highly confident with their task." — Alvin Q

This course is presented by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS IPPG) — an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing excellence in public policy and governance through evidence-based, practical learning solutions.

Need in-house training? This course can also be tailored for delivery within your organisation, online or at a location of your choice.

Enrol now or get in touch with our team at [email protected] or call +61 2 9514 7884.

If you are becoming a certifier, or working towards renewing your accreditation, this certification course is for you. This course has been approved by NSW...

Are you ready to future-proof your policy work? 🌏The world is changing fast, and the policies we craft today need to be ...
28/05/2026

Are you ready to future-proof your policy work? 🌏

The world is changing fast, and the policies we craft today need to be resilient enough for tomorrow's uncertainties. That's where futures thinking comes in.

Join us on Thursday 18 June 2026 for Futures Thinking in Practice, a dynamic one-day workshop delivered at UTS City Campus by two outstanding practitioners who bring real-world experience directly into the room.

This hands-on course will equip you with practical tools and a forward-looking mindset to tackle complex policy challenges with confidence. Here's what you'll walk away with:

✅ A solid understanding of futures thinking principles and how they apply to real policymaking
✅ Practical skills in methodologies including scenario planning, backcasting, the Delphi method and trend analysis
✅ The ability to develop innovative, resilient policies that are responsive to today and ready for tomorrow
✅ Strategies to foster a forward-thinking culture within your team or organisation
✅ A roadmap for embedding futures thinking into your everyday policy work

Whether you're a policy professional, a strategist, a project team member or someone working towards community and social outcomes, this course is designed for you. No prerequisites required — it's open to everyone.

The course runs from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and is priced at $798 (GST free).

This course is delivered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG), an independent, not-for-profit organisation that combines real-world public sector experience with academic rigour to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions for government, industry and not-for-profit sectors.

Spots are limited, so don't miss your chance to take your policy thinking to the next level. Visit the UTS IPPG website to enrol or find out more about in-house delivery options tailored to your organisation's needs.

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🚀 Ready to take your career in project management to the next level?Whether you're stepping into a project role for the ...
25/05/2026

🚀 Ready to take your career in project management to the next level?

Whether you're stepping into a project role for the first time or looking to build a stronger foundation, our Project Management: Fundamentals course at UTS is designed to give you the practical tools and confidence you need to deliver successful projects.

Join us on Thursday 4 June 2026 at UTS City Campus for this hands-on, one-day interactive workshop led by Tish Creenaune — a highly experienced public sector executive with over 30 years of strategic project management expertise.

✅ Understand the full project lifecycle from conception to completion
✅ Develop project schedules, plans and deliverables
✅ Build skills in stakeholder management and project communication
✅ Identify and manage project risks effectively
✅ Learn through a real-life case study approach in an application-focused environment

This course is ideal for professionals across all industries who want to develop a solid grounding in project management principles, approaches and tools. With project design and implementation central to how most public sector organisations operate, the skills you gain here can open real pathways for career progression.

📅 Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: UTS City Campus
💰 Cost: $798 (GST inclusive)
🔖 Class Code: PMF2

Can't make this date? The course also runs later in the year, and in-house delivery options are available — tailored to your organisation's specific needs, delivered on campus, online or at a location of your choice.

For more information or to enrol, visit the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance website or contact the team directly at [email protected] or call +61 2 9514 7884.

The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (IPPG) is dedicated to advancing excellence in public policy and governance through evidence-based research, advisory services and professional learning. We combine real-world experience with academic rigour to help individuals and organisations tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

This introductory project management course focuses on a project's life cycle, providing practical management tools and techniques.

Are you involved in designing, delivering or overseeing program and service reviews? Our one-day Service Reviews course ...
22/05/2026

Are you involved in designing, delivering or overseeing program and service reviews? Our one-day Service Reviews course at UTS gives you the practical skills and structured frameworks you need to plan, conduct and report on effective review processes with confidence.

Led by Edwina Deakin, Associate Director of Research and Advisory at the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance, this hands-on workshop takes you through every stage of the review process — from understanding purpose and regulatory context through to stakeholder consultation, data collection and writing for impact.

✅ Build capability in evaluation planning and methodological design
✅ Learn qualitative and quantitative review methods
✅ Use practical tools and templates grounded in real-world scenarios
✅ Develop clear, evidence-based reports that deliver impact
✅ Overcome common challenges in managing and reporting on reviews
✅ Embed an evaluative culture within your organisation or team

While designed with local government in mind, this course is open to anyone looking to strengthen their skills in service and program review — no prerequisites required.

📅 Friday 12 June 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 UTS City Campus
💰 $798 (GST free)

Here's what past participants have said:

"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable, shared expertise and gave great examples, tips and tools to use. It was a very engaging course thank you." — Andrea R

"The presenter was one of the most engaging facilitators I've come across. Engaging, entertaining. Everyone in the room felt very comfortable." — Emily V

Places are limited — visit the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance website to enrol or find out more about in-house delivery options tailored to your organisation's needs.

This service review course will guide you through the essentials needed to design and undertake a review of a program, operation or service using a practical,...

Is your home or development project in a bushfire prone area? Knowing how to navigate the rules could save lives — and y...
04/05/2026

Is your home or development project in a bushfire prone area? Knowing how to navigate the rules could save lives — and your project.

UTS IPPG's Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas course gives planning and development professionals the practical knowledge and analytical skills needed to confidently assess, design and build in bushfire prone areas.

Delivered across four intensive workshop days and one practical field trip at UTS City Campus, this hands-on course covers the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Rural Fires Act 1997 and AS 3959 — giving you the tools to apply sound bushfire protection measures in your day-to-day work.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

✅ Understand bushfire behaviour and approaches to protecting property and human life
✅ Apply working knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks
✅ Conduct bushfire assessments with confidence
✅ Identify and address issues in bushfire protection and regulation
✅ Consider biodiversity-related factors in planning decisions
✅ Draw on real-world case studies and best practice examples

Learn from a team of leading practitioners with decades of hands-on experience in bushfire regulation, planning policy and building standards — including contributors to the AS 3959 standard itself.

📅 25–29 May 2026
📍 UTS City Campus
💰 $3,245 (GST free)

Places are limited — visit the UTS IPPG website to enrol and secure your spot today.

Ranked top 100 worldwide and #7 in Australia, UTS offers industry-led degrees in Sydney’s tech precinct with a strong focus on career-ready skills.

Ready to take your building regulation knowledge to the next level? 🏢If you assess complex multi-storey residential, com...
30/04/2026

Ready to take your building regulation knowledge to the next level? 🏢

If you assess complex multi-storey residential, commercial or industrial buildings, the Advanced Building Regulation course from UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance is designed for you.

This intensive online course dives deep into the National Construction Code (Volume 1 of the BCA), focusing specifically on Class 2 to 9 buildings — the larger, more complex structures that demand a higher level of expertise and precision.

✅ Build a thorough, practical understanding of BCA Volume 1 requirements for complex buildings
✅ Sharpen your ability to interpret and apply performance-based assessments
✅ Gain confidence navigating BCA Sections A through J
✅ Learn from three industry-leading presenters with decades of real-world experience
✅ Complete 32 hours of structured learning across four focused sessions
✅ Study entirely online via live video — no travel required

The July 2026 intake (Class code: ABR2) runs across two blocks:
📅 Block One: Thursday 2 – Friday 3 July 2026
📅 Block Two: Thursday 30 – Friday 31 July 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day

💻 Delivered online via live video link
💰 $3,089 (GST free)

This course is ideal for building certifiers, surveyors, architects, builders and planners who want to deepen their expertise in complex building regulation and stay current with evolving national standards.

You'll learn from three exceptional presenters — Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires and Michael Wynn-Jones — who collectively bring more than 90 years of experience in building certification, fire safety, accredited certification and BCA expert witness work.

UTS IPPG is committed to delivering evidence-based, practical professional learning that creates real impact for practitioners working across government, industry and the built environment.

Enrolments are open now — visit the UTS IPPG website to secure your place in the July 2026 intake before it fills up.

Do you assess complex multi-storey residential, commercial and industrial buildings? Learn the most up-to-date theory and practice for interpreting requirements around complex buildings in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

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