Business Skills for Engineers

Exploring the Power of Generative AI

This is a full-day workshop where you will get in-depth knowledge of how to use the multi-modal GenAI capabilities across text and video.

Time management for productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Leading Project Management for Engineers

This course introduces concepts that go beyond the usual operational planning and control of a project. Knowledge is needed about leadership and the “softer” albeit critical aspects of project management that emerge when the practitioner moves to a more senior or comprehensive project management role.

Project management for engineers

Many practitioners who have to manage projects have never been formally exposed to a structured “big picture” of project management. This course aims to present a structured and coherent way of accepted best practice principles used to define, plan and execute projects.

Risk management for engineers

Risk is a universal phenomenon that affects all people in all activities that they may undertake. This course introduces a structured approach for the identification, planning, treatment and management of risk in an engineering context. Delegates will learn a structured approach to the risk management process.

Technical report writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

NZS 3910 Developing the Practitioner

This course offers a developing practitioner an introduction to construction contracts and using NZS 3910 on projects.

Negligence and liability for engineers (online)

Co-facilitated by an engineer and a lawyer, this online course focuses on an engineers’ potential liabilities, and how they can best manage these in an ever-increasing litigious world. The course will consider the legal framework within which engineers are required to operate, and at a practical and technical level what they need to do to manage their risk both financially and reputationally.

Communication matters - a course for mid-career engineers

This is a one-day practice-oriented course designed for mid-career engineers. It introduces techniques for effective interactions with government, business, professions, media channels, and the public.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Producer Statements - practice and liability (Online)

This workshop will review good practice and liability issues for both authors and reviewers/receivers of producer statements and other verification documentation. Establishing compliance with the Building Act and with other regulatory frameworks is covered.

Future-focused leadership

Change, AI and hybrid working are some of key challenges leaders face leading into the future. And that's what this programme is all about. Take your leadership up a couple of notches and focus on what's coming at us fast.

Kickstart to Leadership

This KickStart to Leadership webinar series, brought to you by The Training Practice, is an interactive and highly practical leadership development programme for those who lead others. The programme delivered via Zoom runs on 17, 19, 24, and 26 March 2026.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Practical Employment Law for Leaders

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.

Interviewing skills for managers

Explore how to select the right staff in this HR and manager’s guide to hiring interviewing skills, so you can select a staff to build the best and brightest team.

Managing conflict, bullying & harassment

Address conflict early to prevent bullying and harassment. Create a positive workplace through effective conflict resolution.

Essential business writing – 2 part series

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Holidays act – A practical guide

Holiday legislation has proven challenging, often leading to costly mistakes for employers. This live virtual course provides you practical guidance on managing and administering staff holiday and leave entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003.

Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Program

Transform from a technical expert into a high-performing manager with the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Programme, an online course with 4 key modules.

Professional skills for effective site visits and meetings (online)

Gain practical skills and professional awareness needed for effective and confident site visits. You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, plan and structure visits, and build credibility and trust. You’ll also cover common challenges, including strategies for maintaining professionalism under pressure. This course is suited to engineers and project managers developing their client and consulting capability, including those newly arrived in New Zealand from other jurisdictions.

Leader’s Guide to Performance Management

Transform from a technical expert into a high-performing manager with the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Programme, an online course with 4 key modules. Don’t just manage, lead with impact!

Leadership and employment law coaching programme

Lead performance conversations with confidence and apply employment law with ease. This practical six-month coaching series is designed to build your capability and confidence in managing people, performance, and legal risk.

Managing conflict, bullying & harassment

Address conflict early to prevent bullying and harassment. Create a positive workplace through effective conflict resolution.

Producer statements - practice and liability

This workshop will review good practice and liability issues for both authors and reviewers/receivers of producer statements and other verification documentation. Establishing compliance with the Building Act and with other regulatory frameworks is covered.

Resilience and wellbeing

Are you struggling to balance your professional goals with your personal wellbeing? Too many engineering professionals feel stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed. Discover how to work in a flow state and create resilience to cope with and adapt to new situations.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Creating safe, fair and meaningful teams

This course will increase awareness and provide practical tools and knowledge on how to include safety, fairness and meaning in your working environment.

Employment law for managers

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.

Employment Law for Managers

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.

Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce

Engage and motivate staff from different generations. Manage the challenges and reap the benefits of working with millennials through to mature workers.

Essential business writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential business writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential business writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential business writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Giving Feedback and Performance Reviews

Giving feedback is essential for developing top performers. This course focuses on how to give effective feedback and coach staff for success. Participants will explore how to conduct performance reviews and set goals for high-performing teams.

KickStart to leadership

This KickStart to Leadership webinar series, brought to you by The Training Practice, is an interactive and highly practical leadership development programme for those who lead others.

Leader’s Guide to Performance Management

The Leader’s Guide to Performance Management is an online training course, teaching you everything you need to know to turn from technical expert to high-performing manager in 4 weeks.

Leader’s guide to performance management

Transform from a technical expert into a high-performing manager with the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Programme, an online course with 4 key modules. Don’t just manage; lead with impact!

Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Program

Transform from a technical expert into a high-performing manager with the Leader’s Guide to Performance Management – Coaching Programme, an online course with 4 key modules. Don’t just manage, lead with impact!

Managers guide to HR

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your practical guide to Human Resources for managing your team – from hiring to termination, and everything in between.

Manager's guide to HR

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your practical guide to Human Resources for managing your team – from hiring to termination, and everything in between.

Managing mental health at work

Create a workplace where mental wellness thrives. Support staff and manage mental illness in the workplace, while building a resilient, productive team.

NZS3910: 2013 An Introduction

An introduction or refresher to NZS 3910:2013 Conditions of Contract for building and civil engineering works. This course covers the structure of NZS 3910, procurement considerations, and explores the roles and responsibilities of the Engineer to the Contract, Engineer’s Representative, Principal and Contractor.

Project planning masterclass

In this project planning masterclass presented by Piet Beukman, you'll learn a structured and logical way to plan your next project. This course is aimed at those of you experienced with project management, through to seasoned practitioners.

Resilience and Wellbeing

Are you struggling to balance your professional goals with your personal wellbeing? Too many engineering professionals feel stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed. Discover how to work in a flow state and create resilience to cope with and adapt to new situations.

Technical report writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical report writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Technical Report Writing

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals sharpen their skills to write clear and concise reports that serve their purpose.

Time management for productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Time Management for Productivity

Effective time management is the key to success as an engineering professional. In this course, find out how to balance competing priorities so you can complete work on time. Discover proven time management tools and techniques to complete work with greater efficiency.

Writing in plain english

Writing in simple language is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner.

Writing in Plain English

Writing in simple language is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner.

Writing in Plain English

Writing in simple language is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner.

Better Talent Support, Better Performance

This 2-part webinar series will help you improve your employees experience through better talent support, increase employee retention rates and improve the performance of your team. Each webinar provides you with useful checklists and frameworks. It helps you to integrate talent support into the day-to-day activities of the team which will ensure high performance.

Business Planning for Engineers

Progressing ideas or intentions into viable business opportunities is important to stay in the game. This webinar will give practical tips on how to assess and commercialise a business idea/product/service and crossing the marketing chasm to find out how to characterise an idea, validate its market and determine your ability to deliver against competitive forces.

Employment Law for Managers

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.

Employment Law for Managers

If you have staff responsibilities, this is your guide to employment law compliance. Find out how to meet your employment law obligations from hiring staff through to termination, and everything in between.

Engaging a multi-generational workforce

Engage and motivate staff from different generations. Manage the challenges and reap the benefits of working with millennials through to mature workers.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Essential Business Writing

Effective writing is a powerful tool for engineers. Learn how to write in plain English for better results. This course covers how to write in a clear and concise manner in a variety of formats, including in your technical writing, tenders, reports, and correspondence.

Giving feedback and performance reviews

Giving feedback is essential for developing top performers. This course focuses on how to give effective feedback and coach staff for success. Participants will explore how to conduct performance reviews and set goals for high-performing teams.