Short courses
A leading professional short course program, delivered by experts, providing the latest research on climate, energy and sustainability. Designed for professionals, our courses offer practical skills, real-world insights and flexible study options online and in-person.
The ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions’ (ICEDS) professional short course program brings climate, energy and disaster decision-makers together with ANU researchers to discuss recent advances in climate science, the energy transition, and disaster-risk science in the context of real-world scenarios. ICEDS short courses explore the social, environmental and economic aspects of climate change, energy change, and disaster preparedness/response, including the challenges and opportunities for policy makers and practitioners across our Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Standard tailored, or private short courses delivered online, in-person or in hybrid mode.
We have an established and successful design for our short courses and regularly offer our standard and tailored courses for individual bookings. We can also offer private short courses to meet your specific organisational needs. This may include specialised topics, industry and policy engagement, or a course that is timed to suit your team’s work program. For more information, contact the ICEDS Executive Education team at icedscourses@anu.edu.au.
This course explores how governments, industry and practitioners can respond to the growing challenge of planning for climate change in urban environments. It brings together global, regional and local perspectives on climate change, cities, resilience, sustainability and urban futures. This course is convened by Emeritus Professor Barbara Norman and brings together leading researchers from across the University to share the latest research and discuss solutions.
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Current courses
The Climate Essentials short course is designed for professionals who want an overview of the latest developments around climate change. It covers both the science of climate change and policy responses across a range of sectors.
The ICEDS Energy Change Essentials short course is tailored for professionals across government, industry and community sectors who are interested in the energy transition and seek a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in energy technologies, economics and policy.
This Climate Essentials for Educators professional short course has been designed for teachers, principals, school administrators, education designers and education policymakers who seek an overview of the latest science, developments and innovative solutions relating to climate change for translation into classrooms.
This Disaster Solutions short course is tailored for practitioners, policy-makers and professionals working with or interested in disaster risk reduction and resilience in Australia and across the Asia and Pacific regions.
Cities are where the climate challenge becomes immediate, visible and consequential. As urban populations grow and climate risks intensify, the need for informed, future-focused planning has never been greater. Plan for the future cities need. This professional short course is designed for those shaping the future of cities, infrastructure and place — equipping participants with the insight, perspective and practical understanding needed to respond to climate change through more resilient and sustainable urban futures. Submit your Expression of Interest now to be among the first to hear about course dates and enrolment opportunities.
Climate change is one of the defining policy challenges of our time. But understanding the problem is only the beginning. In a landscape shaped by evidence, politics, institutions and competing interests, effective response demands more than awareness - it requires judgement, clarity and the ability to lead. This professional short course is designed for decision-makers and practitioners who want to strengthen their capacity to navigate complexity, assess policy choices and contribute meaningfully to climate response. Submit your Expression of Interest now to be among the first to hear about course dates and enrolment opportunities.
Nature-based solutions are emerging as one of the most compelling ways to address complex environmental and societal challenges. From flood risk and water quality to biodiversity, climate adaptation and long-term resilience, they offer integrated responses that work with natural systems rather than against them. This professional short course is designed for those who want to move beyond interest to application - building the knowledge, judgement and confidence to plan, assess and deliver nature-based solutions in real-world policy, planning and practice contexts. Submit an Expression of Interest now to be among the first to hear about course dates and enrolment opportunities.
Climate change is increasingly recognised as one of the defining health challenges of our time. Its impacts are being felt across communities, health systems and public policy, reshaping how we think about prevention, resilience and adaptation. This professional short course is designed for practitioners, policymakers and decision-makers seeking to understand the health consequences of climate change and the responses required across health systems, policy and practice. Submit your Expression of Interest now to be among the first to hear about course dates and enrolment opportunities.
Schedule
| Course | Start date | End date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Essentials | Thu 19/02/2026 | Thu 19/02/2026 | 1 day, In-person |
| Energy Change Essentials | Fri 20/02/2026 | Fri 20/02/2026 | 1 day, In-person |
| Climate Essentials | Tue 14/04/2026 | Fri 16/04/2026 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online |
| Energy Change Essentials | Tue 21/04/2026 | Thu 23/04/2026 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online |
| Climate Essentials | Wed 19/08/2026 | Wed 19/08/2026 | 1 day, In-person |
| Energy Change Essentials | Thu 20/08/2026 | Thu 20/08/2026 | 1 day, In-person |
| Climate Essentials | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online |
| Energy Change Essentials | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online |
| Climate Essentials for Educators | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online or 1 day, In-person |
| Disaster Solutions | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | 3 x 3.25hr sessions, Online or 1 day, In-person |
2026 Course fees
| In-person courses | GST exclusive | GST inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Full rate | $1890 | $2079 |
| Early bird | $1722 | $1894 |
| Group (3 or more) | $1722 | $1894 |
| Multi-course | $1508 | $1659 |
| Online courses | GST exclusive | GST inclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Full rate | $1785 | $1964 |
| Early bird | $1617 | $1779 |
| Group (3 or more) | $1617 | $1779 |
| Multi-course | $1508 | $1659 |
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Other study options at ANU
Our postgraduate degrees offer unique breadth and diversity in addressing climate change and energy change. Master of Climate Change graduates gain a broad knowledge of current issues and approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as expert knowledge in their area of specialisation. Our Master of Energy Change offers an unrivalled, multidisciplinary approach, where students can connect with industry and policy makers in Canberra.
If you are interested in studying climate change, the energy transition or disaster risk science at a postgraduate level, graduate certificates are a great entry point to further study. There are a range of graduate certificates that offer a breadth of perspectives and allowing you to focus on the areas of most interest to you.
Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses on different aspects of climate change, the energy transition, and disaster risk science. These range from economics, law, policy and governance aspects.
Make an original contribution to human knowledge, research and development with a postgraduate research degree in climate change, the energy transition, or managing disaster risks.