EDA Journal Vol18 No3 | Page 22

NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM 2026

Designed for economic development professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills, one-day modules are completed virtually or face-to-face.
Economic Development Australia( EDA) members who successfully complete 4 core and 2 elective modules receive recognition as an Australian Certified Economic Developer( ACEcD) and are authorised to use the nominals ACEcD to demonstrate their achievement and position themselves as leaders in their field.

VIRTUAL TRAINING 2026

> Book for multiple or single modules > Prices start at $ 475 per module plus GST
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL COURSE
> FEBRUARY / MARCH 2026
3 FEB 10 FEB 17 FEB 24 FEB 3 MARCH 10 MARCH 17 MARCH
CORE 1.1 Overview of Best Practice Economic Development
CORE 1.2 Strategic Planning for Economic Development
CORE 1.3 Measuring & Evaluating Economic Development
CORE 1.4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Economic Development
ELECTIVE 2.2 Industry Clusters to Build Competitiveness & Innovation
ELECTIVE 2.3 Investment Attraction & Export Development
ELECTIVE 2.9 The Visitor Economy
> APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2026
30 APR 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 MAY 4 JUNE 11 JUNE
CORE 1.1 Overview of Best Practice Economic Development
CORE 1.2 Strategic Planning for Economic Development
CORE 1.3 Measuring & Evaluating Economic Development
CORE 1.4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entrepreneurship & Inclusive Economic Development
ELECTIVE 2.1 Local Business Development, Retention & Expansion
ELECTIVE 2.5 Building Partnerships & Advocacy
ELECTIVE 2.11 The Night Economy
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