Other training
ACFID accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of information on this page. If you are interested in a training course listed here, please verify the details of the course (eg date, location) with the relevant training organisation to ensure the details are the same as at date of posting.
To post courses (which have dates scheduled) to this page, please contact Josie Smith. Please note: We will only accept submissions of training courses that are specific to the aid and development sector.
To post courses (which have dates scheduled) to this page, please contact Josie Smith. Please note: We will only accept submissions of training courses that are specific to the aid and development sector.
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Date | Title | Organisation | Location | Contact | Full details |
| Updated monthly | Australian Aid Resource and Training Guide (AARTG) — Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) resource: includes information on finding work, useful Australian and international contacts and details of Australian aid-related training courses | Chris Piper +61 7 3217 2924 | |||
| July 26 - August 13 | 20th Annual Human Rights and Peoples' Diplomacy Training Program for Human Rights Defenders | Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) | Timor-Leste | Diplomacy Training Program | |
| August 2-3 | Working Well Overseas | Cross Cultural Consultants (CCC) | Melbourne | CCC - Course outline CCC - Training Calendar | |
| August 2-4 | Telling the Story: Field Techniques for Documentary Photographers and Writers | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| August 2-6 (plus ½ day tbc) | Intensive Evaluation Program | Clear Horizon | Canberra | Contact | Course details (pdf) Clear Horizon - Training program |
| August 5-6 | A Systematic Approach to Managing Psychosocial Risk | Mandala Foundation | Wellington, New Zealand | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| August 9-10 | Briefing, Monitoring and Debriefing for Aid Managers | Mandala Foundation | Wellington, New Zealand | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| August 10-12 | Participatory Project Management (PPM) | The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) | Melbourne | Chris Piper | FDC - workshop details |
| August 11-13 | International Humanitarian Action Training (IHAT) | Australian Red Cross | 159 Clarence Street, Sydney | Australian Red Cross - IHAT | |
| August 12-17 | Essentials of Humanitarian Practice | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| August 16-18 | Intercultural Communication: Working with Muslim Communities in International Development | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| August 14 | Ready & Willing: Introduction to Psychological Issues of Deployment | Mandala Foundation | Sydney | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| August 18-19 | Intercultural Communication: Working with Australian Muslim Communities | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| August 19-22 | Personal Security and Communications | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| August 21 | Project Management Training | Project Aid | Australian Volunteers International (AVI) 71 Argyle St, Fitzroy | Contact | Project Aid - training details |
| August 29- September 3 | Cross sector partnering for development- (PBAS – Level 1) | Dixon Partnership Solutions | Mt Eliza, Melbourne | Dixon Partnership Solutions - training details | |
| August 30 - September 9 | Inaugural Research Skills Training | Menzies School of Health Research | Darwin, Northern Territory | Menzies School - Education and Training Course flyer (pdf) | |
| September 1-2 | Capacity Development Across Cultures | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| September 5-10 | Humanitarian Logistics Course | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| September 7-8 | National Professional Network Training | Mandala Foundation | Hobart | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| September 8-9 | Capacity Development Across Cultures | IDSS | Sydney | IDSS - course details | |
| September 9-10 | Effective Gender Analysis and Strategies for International Development | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| September 13-14 | Conflict Sensitive Project Design and Management | IDSS | Melbourne | IDSS - course details | |
| September 14 | Introduction to the Mandala Psychosocial Risk Management Tool | Mandala Foundation | Sydney | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| September 14-15 | Effective Gender Analysis and Strategies for International Development | IDSS | Sydney | IDSS - course details | |
| September 14-17 | Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Copenhagen, Denmark | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| September 20-24 | Disability in Developing Countries | Nossal Institute for Global Health, The University of Melbourne | Melbourne | Nossal Institute - Professional Development Opportunities | |
| September 21-22 | A Systematic Approach to Managing Psychosocial Risk | Mandala Foundation | Canberra | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| September 21-23 | Logistics and Incoterms | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Nairobi, Kenya | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| September 25 | Project Management Training | Project Aid | Brisbane | Contact | Project Aid - training details |
| September 27-30 | Health Issues & Humanitarian Emergencies - Short Course | The University of Sydney - Sydney School of Public Health | Main campus - University of Sydney | Sydney School of Public Health - course details | |
| September 29 | Systematizing Stress Management Into Policy and Practice | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| September 30 | Stress Management - Practical Tools for Managers | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| October 1 | Briefing and Debriefing Skills for Manager | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| October 4-10 | Water, Environment and Sanitation in Emergencies | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| October 5-6 | Mini Forum – Special Staff Support Issues | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| October 5-7 | Risk Management in Contracting for Construction Services | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Copenhagen, Denmark | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| October 11-13 | International Humanitarian Action Training (IHAT) | Australian Red Cross | 23-47 Villiers Street, North Melbourne | Australian Red Cross - IHAT | |
| October 14 | Ready & Willing: Psychological Preparation for International Aid Work | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| October 19-20 | Intercultural Communication: Working with Muslim Communities in International Development | IDSS | Sydney | IDSS - course details | |
| October 19-21 | Contract and Supplier Relations Management | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Rome, Italy | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| October 21-22 | Intercultural Communication: Working with Australian Muslim Communities | IDSS | Sydney | IDSS - course details | |
| October 23 | Project Management Training | Project Aid | Dili or Darwin TBC | Contact | Project Aid - training details |
| October 28-29 | Effective Management of Cross Cultural Teams | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| November 1-4 | Health Issues & Humanitarian Emergencies - Short Course | The University of Sydney - Sydney School of Public Health | Main campus - University of Sydney | Sydney School of Public Health - course details | |
| November 2-5 | Effective Negotiations in Projects and Procurements | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Bangkok, Thailand | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| November 11-16 | Essentials of Humanitarian Practice | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| November 16-17 | Responding to Traumatic Events | Mandala Foundation | Canberra | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| November 18-21 | Personal Security and Communications | RedR Australia | Dookie, Victoria | Contact | RedR Australia - training courses |
| November 20 | Project Management Training | Project Aid | Melbourne | Contact | Project Aid - training details |
| November 22-23 | Skills for Building Global Teamwork | IDSS | Canberra | IDSS - Canberra training schedule | |
| November 23-25 | Logistics and Incoterms | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Dubai, UAE | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| November 24 | Re-Entry Group Debriefing Meetings For Returned Aid Workers | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| November 24-25 | Innovations in HR Strategy | IDSS | Canberra | IDSS - Canberra training schedule | |
| November 25 | Managing Stressors for Short Term Field Visits | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| November 29 - December 2 | Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement - Level 2 (Accredited by CIPS) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| December 7 | Ready & Willing: Introduction to Psychological Issues of Deployment | Mandala Foundation | Brisbane | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| December 7-9 | Procurement Strategy Development | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | New York, USA | UNDP - training details UNDP - course details | |
| December 9 | Supporting Staff Returning from Assignment | Mandala Foundation | Sydney | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |
| December 15 | Family & Friends Information Evening | Mandala Foundation | Melbourne | Mandala Foundation - workshops | |