PD MAX for 2026

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One ticket for one person for automatic registration to all public live webinars and access to those session recordings until 31 Dec 2026

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Professional Development, VET PD, and service options from Skills Education

When you purchase registration for a Skills Education session (or it is purchased for you), you'll also receive our updates. Signing up for a Skills Education session means you agree to the Terms and Conditions under which our services are provided

Here's what we offer to support your ongoing professional learning and for RTOs, growth in staff knowledge, and quality in operations

Live Webinars in 2026

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📅 10.2.26

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Designing for Learner Centricity: Understanding your audience

Learn to design to put the student at the centre. Explore how personas capture motivations, barriers, digital confidence, work context, and preferred ways of learning

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📅 17.2.26

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Designing for Neurodiversity: Applying UDL for adults with ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia

Unpack how small shifts in structure, language, and task design can reduce cognitive load, promote clarity, and amplify the strengths of neurodiverse learners

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📅 19.2.26

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AI tools to support learning

Let's acknowledge the disruption caused by GenAI and turns our focus to legitimate use of AI in the ‘classroom’. Unpack options and ethical considerations in adoption/deployment of artificial intelligence in the learning environment

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📅 26.2.26

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The power of storytelling in learning design

Great learning sticks when it feels relevant, human, and emotionally engaging. Discover practical ways to weave stories into explanations, case studies, assessment tasks, and group activities, enhancing motivation and connection without needing a major redesign.

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📅 12.3.26

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Addressing VET Student Support Needs

Unpack holistic considerations for support and how to ensure students are given accurate information prior to enrolment about the skills and competencies required to succeed in the course

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📅 13.3.26

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TAE Trivia: Black Friday

TAE Trivia is regular feature on the Skills Education calendar, and overwhelmingly folks tell us they enjoy the sessions which combine VET PD with fun, friendly competition. These are free-to-enter events with the chance to win one of a selection of prizes. (Prizes are for the top three scorers).

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📅 17.3.26

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Building Cultural Safety: A pathway to inclusive education for First Nations students

This session will give the starting foundations for how to address requirements in the 2025 Standards for RTOs and tips to better align RTO practices, policies and procedures so that all students feel welcomed and included

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📅 19.3.26

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Using Copilot (Gen AI) to enhance teaching and learning

Find out how to use tools like Copilot in ethical ways and how to support your students to do the same 

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📅 24.3.26

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The Role of AI in Foundation Skills Support: Opportunities and ethical considerations

Look at AI-driven LLN tools and demystify their benefits, boundaries, and biases when it comes to offering ethical foundation skills support

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📅 31.3.26

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Formats That Fit: Exploring types of online learning

Understand the differences in methods on the online learning spectrum to design efficient, effective learning experiences

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📅 21.4.26

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Integrating mental health literacy into LLN practices

Get frameworks that help trainers recognise mental health signals, build psychological safety, and weave wellbeing into everyday teaching

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📅 30.4.26

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Maintaining vocational currency in the wake of AI and automation

Learn more about how your industry is using AI and automation, and investigate strategies for remaining industry current

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📅 1.5.26

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TAE Trivia: May Day

TAE Trivia is regular feature on the Skills Education calendar, and overwhelmingly folks tell us they enjoy the sessions which combine VET PD with fun, friendly competition. These are free-to-enter events with the chance to win one of a selection of prizes. (Prizes are for the top three scorers).

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📅 7.5.26

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Writing reliable benchmarks for assessment tools 

Support Principles of Assessment, Reliability - get tips from this session which unpacks how to write useful, reliable benchmarks that will be used!

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📅 14.5.26

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Understanding Validation 1: Fundamental components for effective validation 

Session 1/3: Unpack the meaning of validation & the various activities that comprise validation of the RTO’s assessment tools, system, practices

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📅 19.5.26

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Empowering learners through reflection, choice, and control

Get tools for designing tasks that offer authentic choice and autonomy, helping educators shift from “teaching content” to “facilitating growth” 

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📅 21.5.26

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Strategies for supporting learners with short attention spans

Dive into Cognitive Media Psychology to understand the profound impact of media and social media on the learner's attention, perception, and memory

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📅 28.5.26

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Understanding Validation 2: Ensuring a 'fit-for-purpose' assessment system a

Session 2/3: Unpack the requirements of Outcome Standard 1.3 with a view to identifying the types of activities RTOs can undertake, including ways an RTO can evidence meeting the required outcomes

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📅 11.6.26

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Understanding Validation 3: Confirming a quality-assured approach to assessment 

Session 3/3: Get tips for undertaking validation of assessment judgements, including how to apply the stipulations from the Credential Policy that are linked to personnel requirements

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📅 18.6.26

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Building lifelong learners series 1: What is learning (really)? 

Session 1/4: Workshop an answer to the question “what is learning?” with a view to understanding how it works, and what practices of our own may be potentially blocking the process for learners. Also discuss the necessary pre-requisites to setting up a successful learning environment

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📅 23.6.26

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Designing LLN assessments that measure, not marginalise

Learn to create diagnostic and formative tools that measure capability without marginalising the learner behind the data

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📅 25.6.26

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Creating SMILES for Gen Z learners

Social media has an addictive pull for sure. Find out how to create social media inspired learning environments (SMILEs) for Gen Z without actually using social media sites

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📅 16.7.26

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Building lifelong learners series 2: Ways to encourage and support active participation in learning 

Session 2/4: Unpack what the hidden curriculum is and the implicit expectations it brings for adult learners. Discover why engagement is not always a matter of interest

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📅 21.7.26

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Building self-efficacy in learners with low LLN skills

Get actionable training strategies that foster persistence and belief in one’s own ability to learn

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📅 23.7.26

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Implementing the 5 Stages of Facilitating Engaging Online Learning

Get an introduction to Gilly Salmon’s tried and tested 5 Stages of eFacilitation, a model containing the essential steps for successfully facilitating engaging online training

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📅 28.7.26

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Badging 101: A practical introduction for RTOs

Get a practical introduction to digital credentials: what they are, how they work, and how they can be used to support learner engagement and progression

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📅 6.8.26

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Building lifelong learners series 3: Equipping students with a mindset for the future 

Session 3/4: More than ever, people must learn critical thinking and information analysis skills. Build skills for adaptability, resilience, and a capacity for lifelong learning

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📅 27.8.26

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Balancing teaching activities with learning activities to improve learner outcomes

“Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day; teach him how to fish and he’ll eat forever” - Find out how to strike the balance of imparting necessary information for learning and imparting the skills to build lifelong learners 

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📅 1.9.26

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Integrating psychosocial safety into learning design

This session doesn’t just cover wellbeing in the 2025 Standards for RTOs, it bridges the gap between compliance and being ethical, moral and human

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📅 3.9.26

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Building lifelong learners series 4: Ways to support authentic learning and genuine growth 

Session 4/4: Get insight to the potential of learner-centred approaches and collaborative opportunities offered by technology. Round out the series with reflection on embedding sustainable education principles and practices

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📅 17.9.26

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Effective use of digital tools of the training trade

Successful RTOs rely on their trainers being able to effectively use and navigate the RTO's digital ecosystem. Not only to do their jobs, but to maximise student learning and engagement 

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📅 13.10.26

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Building culturally responsive LLN support for diverse communities

Learn frameworks for working with Indigenous and CALD learners, balancing respect for cultural identity with effective skill development

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📅 15.10.26

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Key principles for student success and engagement online

Time to go beyond basic 'Zoom calls' and ‘Teams meetings’ for training. Learn the best-practice principles of online facilitation so all students can be engaged and no student is left behind

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📅 22.10.26

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Seeing adult learners – characteristics and challenges

Get a refresher on the unique challenges and motivations of adult learners and reflect on the role you play in delivering learning in a changing world with changing needs

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📅 3.11.26

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From compliance to capability: Transforming LLN practices in RTOs

This thought-provoking session challenges RTOs to reimagine LLN as a strategic capability that enhances quality, learner outcomes, and workforce readiness

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📅 5.11.26

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Developing students' digital literacy skills

Digital literacy is a critical skill for success in work, life, and accessing services today and in the future. Find out practical ways you can help build these necessary skills in students

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📅 19.11.26

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Key points to self-assure your assessment tools 

How high is the risk to your RTO posed by the assessment tools it uses? Find out what a validator or auditor will look for and how to confirm your tools include these vital elements.

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📅 26.11.26

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The digital literacy skills every VET trainer needs

To effectively work in the VET sector and ensure students are equipped with vital, future-workforce-ready skills, trainers must possess and be able to pass on essential digital literacy

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📅 1.12.26

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Digital inclusion: Teaching tech skills through LLN lenses

Learn how to scaffold learning tasks that build confidence with devices, platforms, and online communication while reinforcing foundation skills

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Memberships

RPL Matters Community of Learning - Annual Membership Subscription

Want to be part of an interactive group with shared interest? 

Join the member-directed Australian learning community focused on sharing knowledge and upskilling in matters linked to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Take out an annual membership to be a part of the Live Meet Ups and to access the Resource House

$110 per person per annum

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Education Matters Elite - Annual Membership Subscription 

Elite membership 

Ultimate access to Skills Education PD. An annual membership subscription to ELITE gives you access to the Education Matters Learning and Resources hub, free RPL Matters membership, all recordings in the PD Library plus automatic registration to all live webinars for the calendar year - no more to pay!

$900 per person per annum

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Education Matters Learning and Resources Hub - Annual Membership Subscription

Foundational membership 

Take out an annual membership subscription to explore a wealth of information, resources and tools on matters about education, training and learning. Join the live sessions 

$350 per person per annum

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Sessions for Members

Education Matters Members' Sessions

Exclusive for members 

"Let's talk about..." sessions give a chance to share information, ask questions and get answers to topical issues

Start your Education Matters membership today to join our Professional Learning Community discussions

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Learning Programs

Advanced RPL Assessor - Microcredential

Personalised guidance on how to create RPL kits and processes that support all candidates

Get one-on-one mentoring through the program which will teach you how to create candidate-centred, assessor-led tools. Earn a microcredential with successful demonstration of acquired skills. Inclusive of video-based learning, eBooks, extension resources, formative quizzes, and for alumni, ongoing membership to RPL Matters

$1,950 per person with assessment included

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Advanced RPL Assessor - Learning Program

Learn the theory behind how to create RPL kits and processes that support all candidates

This program does not involve having to create the RPL kits but it will provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge about candidate-centred RPL processes and toolkits. Inclusive of video-based learning, eBooks, extension resources, formative quizzes, and for alumni, ongoing membership to RPL Matters

$1,250 per person for advanced PD learning

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Advanced Practice - Clustering

Acquire underpinning knowledge in this advanced area of assessment tool development

With mentor support, learn more about how to effectively cluster units of competency to create assessment tools that offer a non-repetitive, holistic option. 

$1,050 per person - no assessment, just advanced professional development

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Strategic Concepts - Full Learning Program

Upend outdated approaches to strategy

Be introduced to the Third Wave Strategy Framework and learn how to use it to boost critical strategic thinking skills. 

Work through the self-paced video content to get a fresh way to consider organisational planning and change and to facilitate critical strategic thinking.

$790 per person for the full program

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Part 1 - Strategic Thinking Fundamentals

Four modules as part 1 of the Strategic Concepts full program

Explore contemporary strategy models focused on stakeholder alignment, systems thinking and adaptive renewal. Examine the cognitive and cultural factors shaping strategic judgement and get ideas for how to apply in your own organisational context. Get the confidence to start with strategic thinking!

$395 per person 

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Part 2 - Advanced Strategic Leadership and Transformation

Four modules as part 2 of the Strategic Concepts full program

Build on the knowledge from the 'Strategic Thinking Fundamentals' and learn how to apply innovation and align daily practice with long-term strategic purpose in complex, evolving environments

$395 per person 

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PD Library - Convenient, ready-to-watch content on demand

Automatic annual access to content for PD Library Pass, and PRO and Elite Education Matters subscribers

Topic categories to support education, training and quality operations 


The PD Library is where you'll find a comprehensive listing of recorded PD sessions; past live events and pre-recorded sessions - all available to view on-demand as required

Annual access to webinar recordings from the PD Library 


Want more than just a single VET PD session? Introducing the PD Library Pass! It gives you annual access to recordings

Information about the Revised Standards

Visit our updates page for convenient access to released documents in one place

Pre-use Assessment Tool Validation Services

Hassle-free compliance support

Pre-use Validation of Assessment Tools Services 

Get our qualified VET experts to conduct a pre-use validation activity on your assessment materials to ensure all unit of competency evidence requirements are met and materials are fit for purpose