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Are you a construction or building trades business looking to better understand digital tools and emerging technologies? The Victorian Government is providing FREE training to upskill leaders and workers in the construction sector with new digital skills that are critical for innovation and technology adoption. Round 1 of the Digital Jobs program has commenced and offers a range of one-day workshops and 6-week courses in key areas like building information modelling (BIM), computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), project management, business management tools, digital marketing strategy and artificial intelligence. APPLY HERE to secure a place in the courses outlined below. For further information on the Digital Jobs program, courses and eligibility requirements, please visit the Digital Jobs website. We look forward to receiving your application. Kind regards, Digital Jobs
Program
Project Management for Professionals: 6-week course When: Mon 13 October 2025
Where: Online – RMIT University
What you’ll learn: - Manage complex projects and evolving systems of work by developing essential project management and human skills to confidently motivate, communicate, and deliver business outcomes.
- Ideal for professionals looking to further develop people skills alongside technical project management capability.
Digital Marketing Strategy: 6-week course When: Mon 3 November 2025
Where: Online – RMIT University
What you’ll learn: - Gain the knowledge and tools required to plan and execute a successful digital marketing strategy.
- From understanding the marketing mix to campaign objectives, learn how to generate awareness, increase acquisition, and drive engagement.
- Ideal for professionals interested in identifying personas and product unique selling propositions (USPs), mapping the customer journey, developing campaign objectives, and creating a channel plan.
Digital Tools for Business Management Workshop When: Thurs 23 October 2025
Where: Onsite – Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone Campus
What you’ll learn: - Examine industry-standard platforms for e-commerce, customer engagement (CRM), data analytics, and AI integration, while also considering governance, ethical leadership, and responsible innovation.
- Ideal for leaders wanting to understand different digital business management platforms and vendor technologies.
Project Management for Leaders Workshop When: Mon 27 October 2025
Where: Onsite – Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone Campus
What you’ll learn: - Explore agile and hybrid project management methodologies and how to strategically select and apply digital tools that enhance project planning, execution and oversight.
- Ideal for leaders, whether managing small teams or enterprise-wide initiatives.
AI for Small Trade Businesses Workshop When: Thurs 27 November 2025
Where: Onsite – Holmesglen Institute, Chadstone Campus, Half Day
What you’ll learn: - Learn AI fundamentals and engage with beginner-friendly AI tools to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, improve job quoting, and optimise business management.
- Ideal for small business owners and employees in trade-related industries who are new to AI.
Introduction to BIM Workshop When: Feb 2026 - date to be confirmed
Where: Onsite – Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
What you’ll learn: - Gain hands-on experience through virtual reality project tours and interactive 3D model viewing of framing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts, and architectural assemblies.
- An ideal introduction for construction trades to practical applications of BIM, helping workers adopt digital tools that enhance efficiency and collaboration on-site.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) Workshop When: Feb 2026 - date to be confirmed
Where: Onsite – Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
What you’ll learn: - Understand core BIM concepts, digital engineering terminology, and best practice frameworks across design, construction, and operation in relation to small and medium sized projects.
- Explore emerging technologies such as smart buildings and lifecycle management.
- Ideal for senior leaders wanting to understand and apply BIM in their construction business.
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): 6-week course When: Feb 2026 - date to be confirmed
Where: Onsite – Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
What you’ll learn: - Build practical skills in 2D and 3D CAD aligned with AS1100 standards using SolidWorks and Creo P, and gain experience in CAM processes including 3D printing, 3D scanning with reverse engineering and metrology, laser cutting, and CNC machining.
- Explore emerging technologies such as augmented reality, AIdriven generative design, topology optimization, and 3D concrete printing.
- Ideal for workers looking to upskill in CAD.
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