Our programs develop next-generation project leaders through evidence-based practices and innovative academic strategies. Connecting PMBOK theoretical foundations with current industry based advanced research methodologies.
Driving Data-Driven Innovation Through Rigorous Project Methodologies
For 40+ years we have pushed the boundaries of project management by producing evidence-based, data-rich research that enhances both academic insight and industry practice. Our work is grounded in globally recognized frameworks such as Australian VET and International PMBOK Standards, but adapts them for dynamic, real-world contexts — from climate resilience to digital infrastructure.
By anchoring innovation in robust data analysis and performance metrics, we ensure every methodology we test contributes meaningfully to the global body of project management knowledge.
Cultivating Direction Through Strategic Education and Mentorship
We prepare the next generation of project leaders to think beyond deadlines — to envision, strategize, and lead with clarity and purpose.
Our curriculum development blends theoretical rigor with applied learning, ensuring graduates can navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and align complex initiatives with institutional and societal goals.
Leadership is taught not as a checklist, but as a mindset grounded in systems thinking, ethical responsibility, and cross-sector fluency.
Whether you’re already in the industry or just getting started, Advanced Construction Skills (ACS) is here to help you take the next step in your building and construction career. We train and mentor clients through nationally recognised qualifications and hands-on training designed to fast-track your success—without unnecessary delays.
From practical, on-online training to Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we help experienced tradies get qualified faster, with less study and more real-world application. Whether your goal is to qualify for your National, QBCC Builder or a Project Management role Licence, upskill for more complex projects, or step into a management role, we’re here to support you.
Our registered RTOs offer training of full courses for both domestic and commercial licences so you are able to choose the one that best matches your career goals.
Start or elevate your building business and become a qualified builder. These hands-on courses are designed to build on your skills and experience as a tradesperson. It is ideal if you’re gunning to be a residential builder and looking to get your Builders – Low Rise licence. Or, follow the pathway to site management. Use this qualification as your next step towards getting off the tools and into the management of large scale projects.
The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) & CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) are designed to meet the needs of senior managers within the building and construction industry who are seeking to obtain a Queensland Building and Construction QBCC Builder Medium and Open licence classes
The Queensland Builder – Low Rise Site Supervisor course is designed to equip aspiring site supervisors with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to lead teams, manage construction projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This course covers a wide range of critical areas, including leadership effectiveness, work health and safety management, legal requirements, structural principles, and the application of building codes and standards across various building classes.
Our project management research programs combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on Australian VET requirements but woven with international PMBOK standards and contemporary industry challenges. Students and collaborators engage with cutting-edge methodologies that bridge academic rigor with real-world implementation, preparing them for leadership roles in project management across diverse sectors.
Research Areas:
• PMBOK framework optimization and adaptation
• Digital transformation in project management
• Sustainable project delivery methodologies
• Cross-cultural project team dynamics
• Risk management in complex organizational environments
