Regulatory requirements for training organisations have been under constant review and change for more than two decades, and we are once again immersed in another regulatory transformation of compliance principles, roles, expectations and values.

This year, the amount of professional development offerings for trainers, RTO managers and practitioners has been significantly more than in the past, with a variety of topics and delivery modes. But before you decide your 2021 PD plan, are you giving thought to your own learning needs and interests while reviewing your organisation’s requirements?

Considering current business and economic challenges for training organisations, expansion of fast-paced technology and evolution of quality-compliance requirements for RTOs, commitment to this profession means that continual development is no longer optional. Instead, it’s a necessity for your long-term survival and future success.

Develop the competencies required to support self-assurance on compliance.

The demand for talented individuals at all levels of internal auditing far exceeds the supply. In fact, auditing is widely regarded as a prestigious and a high-profile profession.

Compliance continues to be a major concern for the boards, CEOs and senior management of most organisations. There are increasing risks associated with new levels of complexity and the pace of changes in legislative and regulatory requirements.