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Defence Capability Management - Intermediate

This course covers the artefacts and processes needed to manage capability effects through the Risk Mitigation and Requirements Setting phase to Gate 2 of the Capability Manager’s review. It examines purpose, methods and outcomes from the perspectives of managers, sponsors and the Smart Buyer process.

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Duration: 3 days
Delivery mode: In-person
Location: Canberra City Campus

Price (AUD inc. GST): $3,135
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Examining the changing nature of war and diplomacy with the use of cyber capabilities to understand modern information warfare and influence operations.

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Course summary

All you need to know about cyber in 3 days

This course provides an overview of key capability and program management documents, including Capability Program Directives and Operational Concept Documents, Program Strategy and Management Plans and processes for Gate 0, 1, and 2 requirements and gap identification.

Participants will also explore Joint Capability Needs Statements, Project Execution Strategies, Business Cases and the Smart Buyer Framework, gaining the tools to plan, assess and manage capability programs effectively.

Who will benefit

Students with previous Defence Capability Management experience or have completed the Defence Capability Management Course – Fundamentals, who work in or intend to work in Sponsor and/or Delivery agencies.

Course is suitable for

The course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge.

Delivered by experts

Grant Moran

Facilitator

Chartered Professional Engineer with specialised expertise in delivering complex systems. He has extensive experience covering Defence-related areas such as Electronic Warfare, Intelligence and Communications System while serving in the Royal Australian Navy as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer. Grant also has hands-on experience in developing, deploying and maintaining complex software applications.
Currently, as Industry Specialist at UNSW's Capability Systems Centre and Founder and CEO of Oscillo Labs, Grant applies his operational knowledge to address complex system integration and delivery challenges. With masters' degrees in Systems Engineering, Project Management and Capability Management, he brings practical insights into both technical and strategic aspects of modern complex system management and product development.

About the course

Navigating capability programs

This course provides a practical introduction to capability development and program management within Defence and operational contexts. Participants will gain an understanding of essential documents and frameworks, including program directives, operational concept documents, strategy and management plans and the Smart Buyer Framework.

The course also covers requirements and gap identification, capability needs statements, execution strategies and business cases to support effective capability planning and management.

Why enrol in this course

Career advancement

Cyber security expertise is in high demand, boost your resume and increase your job opportunities with this valuable skill set.

Build confidence

Understand the complexities of IT security in an easy-to-understand format, empowering you to make informed decisions.

Expert guidance

Learn from industry professionals who bring real-world insights and hands-on experience to the course.

Practical knowledge

Learn real-world techniques and strategies you can immediately apply to prevent cyber attacks and secure systems.

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Key features

Real-world relevance

Learn about the latest cyber threats and how they impact businesses and individuals today.

Learn practical skills

Equip yourself with actionable knowledge and techniques to protect against common cyber attacks.

Expert facilitators

Gain insights from industry professionals with hands-on experience in IT security.

Learning outcomes

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What you'll learn

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