Course

QTC Education - Project and Change Management - Department of Education

Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025

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Full course description

About this course

Project and Change Management

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the essential principles and practical methodologies for managing both the technical and human dimensions of projects in the public sector. It provides a solid foundation for understanding how to navigate the complexities of project delivery while supporting the people affected by change. 

Participants will follow the full project lifecycle—from initiation and planning through to execution and transition into business-as-usual operations. Along the way, they’ll explore how project management and change management intersect and why integrating both disciplines is critical to achieving sustainable outcomes. 

Through a combination of guided discussions, real-world case examples, and hands-on exercises, learners will apply tools and techniques in a context tailored to the public sector. The course emphasises practical application, helping participants build confidence in managing change and delivering value in environments where accountability, transparency, and stakeholder engagement are key.  

*The full cost of this course is $1500 GST excluded. QTC will be subsidising 50% of your registration fee. QTC subsidy has already been applied to the course fees, and the total amount you are paying is the remaining contribution. 

NOTE: This course is for Queensland Public Service staff only. 

If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au

29th Jul & 12th Aug
2025
2-day workshop
With online resources
In-person
South Bank QLD
750
QTC subsidy included*

Course Snapshot

What are the course learning outcomes?

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Apply principles of sound project management and change management to minimise project failure probability 
  • Benchmark best industry practices in change planning for better stakeholder management 
  • Integrate project and change management strategies to assist in managing the 'technical' and 'human' side of project processes 
What core topics are offered?

Please find below the topics that will be covered. 

Project Management: 

  • Project management fundamentals and lifecycle 
  • Best practice principles of project design and planning 
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Project risk management - avoiding the unexpected 
  • Measuring and reporting on project performance 
  • How project management and change management interrelate 

Change Management: 

  • Why change fails
  • Managing change resistance 
  • Preparing for project related organisational change 
  • Managing and reinforcing different types of change 
  • Change leadership
Who is this course suited to?

This course is designed for individuals who aspire to or are responsible for the planning, managing and executing of different project elements. This can include senior and mid-level managers, as well as those in diverse roles who contribute to organisational projects. 

NOTE: This course is for Queensland Public Service staff only. 

What are the course credentials?

Participants will receive a digital badge upon successful completion of the course which can be shared across various online platforms so you can showcase your demonstrated skills and achievements.

Please note, to be eligible for a digital badge you must attend all sessions and complete all assoicated learning content/activities. 

What does my course schedule look like?

This course is delivered online providing multiple touchpoints and reflective activities to apply the learnings in your work context.

Day Session/Delivery
Day 1

In-person (Brisbane): Tuesday 29 July 2025, Griffith South Bank Campus 

9:15am arrival for 9:30am start - 4:00pm AEST 
Day 2

In-person (Brisbane): Tuesday 12th August 2025, Griffith South Bank Campus

9:15am arrival for 9:30am start - 4:00pm AEST 

Commitment to all sessions within this course is essential for an optimised learning experience.

If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au

Who are the course facilitators?

Associate Professor Alannah Rafferty

Alannah Rafferty’s primary research interests focus on organisational change, including change readiness, change attitudes, and leadership dynamics such as transformational leadership and abusive supervision. Her work also explores stress, coping mechanisms, and health and well-being during organisational transitions. She teaches courses in Organisational Change and Strategic Human Resource Management and has collaborated extensively with public and private organisations on projects related to organisational development, leadership enhancement, and workplace health and well-being, with a particular emphasis on mental health.