First Nations
Canberra First Nations Procurement Forum
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026

Who It's For
Targeted at local government professionals with 2+ years operational experience, this Double Diploma combines leadership and business operations skills. Ideal for ambitious council managers and team leads seeking dual qualifications for accelerated career progression.
Key Benefits
Earn two nationally recognised Diplomas with only 3 additional units
Master leadership, business operations, and management across council functions
Save time and cost vs. completing separately (70 weeks vs. 104 weeks)
Pathway to Advanced Diploma qualifications
Apply dual skills immediately to procurement, operations, and team leadership
| Entry Requirements | Delivery Format |
|---|---|
18+ years old | Blended learning over 70 weeks |
| 2+ years recent professional experience (council or similar) | 15 face-to-face training days (9AM-5PM, Sydney LGP office or Zoom) |
| Basic computing skills (Word, Excel, email, internet) | 2x online academic support sessions per unit (2 hours each, mandatory) |
| Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) test | Self-paced assessments (6-8 hours/week average) |
| Pre-enrolment interview with Head of Training | Includes Christmas/New Year holidays |
This Double Diploma requires completion of 15 units total (combining both qualifications) over 70 weeks.
Credit Transfer / Recognition of Prior Learning:
For more information on credit transfer, or RPL, please speak with our training team.
First Nations
Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Training Session
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (AEST)
Duration: 7 hr 30 min
Webinar
Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (AEST)
Duration: 60 min