Welcome to our English for Professional Development Programs (PDP)
What are English for Professional Development Programs (PDP)?
- PDP provide an opportunity to explore concepts related to your business skills and personal, professional and social competencies.
- PDP are two-week programs that give you practice in the skills and language required to succeed in your work.
- You will practise the English related to your interest area.
- You will get feedback and practice in your ability to demonstrate competencies in English.
- You will have the opportunity to visit industry workplaces.
- You will experience university life.
PDP courses are two weeks in length.
- PDP courses are 20 hours per week.
- PDP courses can be morning classes from 8.30am to 12.55pm or afternoon from 1.05pm to 5.30pm.
What is the tuition fee?
- Tuition for PDP courses is $850 each.
What will I learn?
| Course name | Start date | Finish date |
|---|---|---|
| Presentations in English | 19 Mar 2012 | 30 Mar 2012 |
| Meetings in English | 2 Apr 2012 | 13 Apr 2012 |
| Networking in English | 16 Apr 2012 | 27 Apr 2012 |
| Problem Solving in English | 30 Apr 2012 | 11 May 2012 |
| Time Management in English | 14 May 2012 | 25 May 2012 |
| Brainstorming in English | 20 Aug 2012 | 31 Aug 2012 |
| Leadership in English | 3 Sep 2012 | 14 Sep 2012 |
| Critical Thinking in English | 17 Sep 2012 | 28 Sep 2012 |
| Project Management in English | 1 Oct 2012 | 12 Oct 2012 |
| Negotiating in English | 15 Oct 2012 | 26 Oct 2012 |
| Managing up in English | 5 Nov 2012 | 16 Nov 2012 |
| Conflict Management in English | 19 Nov 2012 | 30 Nov 2012 |
| Business Writing in English | 3 Dec 2012 | 14 Dec 2012 |
What do I need to enter?
- You must have a minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Can I combine other courses?
- You can combines ESP with our Open Classes (General English or Academic English) for an extra $295 per week.
- You can also combine with our English for Specific Purposes (ESP).