EDA Journal Vol19 No1 | 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
> APRIL – 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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> JULY – SEPTEMBER 2026
21 JUL
28 JUL
4 AUG
11 AUG
18 AUG
25 AUG
1 SEP
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 2.10 The Events Economy
ELECTIVE 2.12 Economic Development and Planning
ELECTIVE 2.4 Industry Development
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22 OCT
29 OCT
5 NOV
12 NOV
19 NOV
26 NOV
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 2.6 Resilience, Risk and Economic Recovery
ELECTIVE 2.7 The Green Economy
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