Short courses
for practitioners.

Expert-led courses for people working in coastal, climate, disaster and energy decisions, and in applying AI to them. In person, with a live stream on most.

All courses

Coastal Resilience

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Level 01

Coastal ResilienceFoundations

For professionals new to coastal resilience or consolidating their knowledge, this course builds a practical foundation through essential concepts, real cases and tools for better coastal decisions.

  • 18–20 August 2027
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Gold Coast
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Level 02

Coastal ResilienceAdvanced Applications

For experienced coastal practitioners and Level I alumni, this course develops advanced methods through field learning, applied case work and an Apter AI Lab focused on real coastal problems.

  • 23–25 August 2027
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Byron Bay

Agentic AI Lab

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Level 01

Agentic AIApplied Lab

A two-day applied lab for professionals across government, industry and research. Bring a real workplace challenge and explore how AI can help, with practical testing, verification and a plan for responsible use.

  • 29–30 October 2026
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Brisbane

Climate Risk and Adaptation

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Level 01

Climate Risk and AdaptationFoundations

A three-day course for professionals across government, infrastructure and business, combining expert-led learning, an adaptation field day and practical work on a real organisational challenge. Includes corporate climate-reporting foundations and an introduction to artificial intelligence for climate risk and adaptation.

  • 25–27 November 2026
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Brisbane
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Level 02

Climate Risk and AdaptationFinance and Investment

A two-day specialist course on climate adaptation finance, for people in banking, insurance, investment, infrastructure and government who decide what adaptation work is funded.

  • 25–26 February 2027
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Sydney

Disaster Resilience

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Level 01

Disaster ResilienceFoundations

A planned three-day programme, including a resilience field day, for professionals working in disaster preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.

  • 28–30 April 2027
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Ballina, NSW

Energy Transitions

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Level 01

Energy TransitionsFoundations

A two-day specialist course on the energy transition, for professionals across government, utilities, infrastructure and advisory practice.

  • 25–26 May 2027
  • 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Brisbane

What practitioners say

We were deeply impressed by this comprehensive and practical course. It provided essential knowledge that we hope to implement in our national forecasting strategies. Thank you for your valuable guidance and support.
Tom NatickMinistry of Climate Change, Vanuatu
An excellent opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and learn from leading experts. I have taken back a wealth of knowledge to my council and made contacts that will support my work into the future.
Bronson SymmondsAlexandrina Council, South Australia
An eye-opening and transformative experience. The Coastal Resilience Short Course reshaped how I approach coastal planning — moving beyond technical fixes to embrace systems thinking, meaningful community engagement, and long-term adaptation. I left the course with practical tools, renewed clarity, and a stronger sense of purpose in my role.
Dayane Barros Da SilvaCity of Gold Coast, Queensland

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