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Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships

This course teaches you how to build and maintain strong networks and partnerships. You'll learn to identify collaboration opportunities, connect with key people and organisations, and work together on projects. The course also covers how to represent your organisation well and keep improving your relationships. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their networking skills and work effectively with others.
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Study Hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Microcredential - Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships

This course teaches you how to build and maintain strong networks and partnerships. You’ll learn to identify collaboration opportunities, connect with key people and organisations, and work together on projects. The course also covers how to represent your organisation well and keep improving your relationships. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their networking skills and work effectively with others.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Unit - Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships
  • Identify networking and collaboration needs
    • Evaluate how collaboration can improve individual and organisational performance
    • Prioritise organisation and individual needs
    • Identify gaps in networks and collaborative practices, and take action
  • Develop collaboration strategies
    • Gather and review information about services, organisations, and key individuals
    • Initiate relationships with professionals and organisations across sectors
    • Share information and resources to reduce duplication in service delivery
    • Keep information current and accessible
    • Define, document, and negotiate collaboration levels with relevant parties
  • Work collaboratively
    • Identify opportunities aligned with client, personal, and organisational goals
    • Plan and implement integrated projects and services
    • Liaise with relevant organisations regularly
  • Represent the organisation
    • Promote a positive image of the organisation
    • Communicate policies, issues, and practices effectively
    • Implement confidentiality measures to protect clients, the organisation, and networks
  • Maintain and enhance networks
    • Sustain networks and relationships for client and organisational benefits
    • Continuously improve and maintain collaborative partnerships
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional development for individuals working or aspiring to work in the education or community services sectors.

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Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships
August 2025
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What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

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A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
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  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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