Upskilling is more important than ever. According to Melbourne Chamber member and job site Indeed, “globalisation, automation, digitalisation, and the enduring effects of the pandemic are reshaping the way we work.”

Ongoing impacts of the pandemic on skilled migration has led to skills shortages in up to 40 per cent of businesses.

Another member, Chisholm Institute cites three benefits of workforce training as: improved retention, productivity and succession planning for business.

To help assist the workforce of today and the future, the Victorian Chamber is committed to providing excellence in our training services – from short courses through to nationally accredited courses at diploma or certificate level – now distinguished through digital certification badges.

Designed by our industry experts, we deliver more than 700 short courses, nationally recognised diplomas and certificates, briefings and webinars, to business spanning all sectors across the state each year.

Some of our most in-demand courses span Leadership and Management; Health, Safety and Wellbeing; and Human Resources and Workplace Relations.

Leadership and Management

Leadership and management are two words often used interchangeably. Whether you want to learn the important managerial skills necessary to take up that formal position, gain the soft skills required to be an effective leader, our become an expert in project management, our flagship managment training follows a three-course sequence offering practical and hands-on training to develop future leaders. The three-course sequence is:

• Day to Day Management and Supervision of Staff
• The New Effective Manager
• From Manager to Leader

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Making sure your employees are mentally and physically safe in the workplace is critical. From setting occupational health and safety standards to identifying when employees are struggling from mental health issues, few responsibilities require such a diverse skillset.

With the safety of your employees on the line, there is no room for error. Our nationally recognised qualifications will help you implement the systems necessary to protect your employees.

Courses include our: OHS Masterclass, OHS for Senior Leaders and Executives, HSR Initial OHS Training Course, Practice Safe Manual Handling, Preventing and responding to occupational violence, and Running Effective Safety Committee Meetings.

Human Resources and Workplace Relations

Effective HR and workplace relations management is essential to the success of your business.

For a comprehensive understanding of human resources, the Diploma of Human Resources Management will give you the practical, hands-on training that you need.

Through this course you will learn how to apply core skills directly to your workplace, including employee relations, recruitment and many others.

Customisable training

The Victorian Chamber also delivers courses in:

Business, Finance and Productivity

Emotional Intelligence

International Trade

Marketing, Sales and Service

Microsoft Office Applications

Personal Effectiveness

WorkCover and Return to Work.

While our training courses are regularly scheduled to be delivered in-person in our Melbourne CBD training facilities, regional centres and virtually, we also offer workplace training solutions and online solutions to minimise disruption and productivity impacts.

Training services provided by the Victorian Chamber can be developed and tailored to meet a range of business and employee objectives.

Customised training allows you greater flexibility in determining the learning outcomes you want to achieve for your people. Our consultants will work closely with you to create a program that is directly relevant to your staff, processes and desired outcomes.

Micro-credentials

To address the constant evolution of technology and skills in industry, the Victorian Chamber recognises microcredentials as a solution to rapidly reskill and upskill the workforce.

To publicly acknowledge the completion of a course, the Victorian Chamber now issues Digital Credential badges. These can be attached to email signatures to share on social media sites such as LinkedIn.

A badge is a digital way to represent certification achievements. Open badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome which can be verified in real-time, online.

Representing your skills as a badge offers a way to share abilities online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time.

Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of the earned credential and the skills acquired from it.

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Research shows that companies with effective leadership training programs see an average decrease in turnover of 77 per cent, while the return on investment can deliver $4.15 for every $1 spent on training.

To reap the benefits of training, more information and a directory of upcoming courses can be found on the Victorian Chamber training page, while enquiries about customised and on-site training can be made here.

Victorian Chamber General Manager Training, Francesca Jorio said: “The Victorian Chamber takes pride in delivering excellent training courses that equip individuals and businesses with the tools they need to succeed.

“Upskilling is an investment in the future success of Victoria’s workforce and businesses.”