Happy New Year, we’re excited to step into 2026 with you and continue our commitment to delivering high quality, relevant, and impactful professional development for the VET workforce. At VDC, our programs are designed not only for VET educators and practitioners but also for professionals across a wide range of fields seeking to strengthen their skills and practice.
Our Semester 1 Professional Learning Program is now live—and sessions are booking fast!
Be sure to explore the full range of opportunities available this year and lock in your professional development early. And remember, there are no membership fees to access VDC programs or services.
This year brings several new offerings that speak directly to the needs and challenges facing today’s VET educators. The 2026 Professional Learning Program provides a robust suite of options including in-person, hybrid, and virtual workshops; webinars; deep dive sessions; and the VDC Professional Learning Fellowship that offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators.
Start your year on the right note by registering for our AVETMISS reporting webinar on 4 February—a timely session to help you stay on top of your reporting requirements. Don’t forget to visit VDC Learn, where you can access self-paced learning through webinar-recordings and eLearning modules at your convenience.
A key highlight for 2026 is our focus on putting the RTO Standards into practice. We’ll be hosting an in-person-masterclass on 12 February, offering a comprehensive walkthrough of the Outcome Standards and what RTOs need to consider as they align with the updated frameworks.
You’ll also see an expanded selection of topics across the program, including:
- AI in the Classroom
- Assessment Essentials
- Industry Engagement
- Leadership & Management
- Mapping & Validation
- Compliance & Auditing
- Teaching & Learning Strategies
- Wellbeing
- Sustainability
There’s something for everyone—no matter your role, focus, or level of experience.
We are also pleased to confirm that the 2026 VET National Teaching & Learning Conference will be held on 13–14 August at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Early Bird Registrations open in March 2026, so stay tuned!
In addition, this year’s free VET Thought Leadership Series kicks off on 17 March, offering insights from experts and innovators shaping the future of VET.
We look forward to learning, sharing, and growing with you throughout 2026—whether you join us in person at the VDC training rooms or virtually from wherever you are.
Here’s to a year of meaningful professional development, new ideas, and positive outcomes across the VET sector.
