Professional development opportunities for secondary teachers
As a secondary school teacher, lifelong learning is at the heart of what you do. Whether you're looking to expand your professional expertise, explore emerging industry trends, strengthen your leadership capabilities, or gain practical skills in a new area
Our industry-connected training combines real-world knowledge with a short course format, making it easier to fit learning around your teaching commitments. Investing in your own professional growth not only supports your career development but also helps you bring fresh insights, innovative ideas, and contemporary industry knowledge back to your students and school community.
Explore the courses below to find the professional development opportunity that's right for you.
No other provider can match TAFE Queensland for scale and location options. We have 60 locations across the state; from Thursday Island in the north, down to Coolangatta in the south east corner and as far west as Mount Isa.
The below campuses offer study options for our Secondary School Professional Development courses. Click on the links below to learn more about our facilities and vocational course offerings at each campus.
Our South Bank campus is located in the heart of Brisbane's arts and cultural precinct adjacent to art galleries, performing arts venues, museum, and the State Library.
Our Mt Gravatt campus is located just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, offering students in Brisbane's south side a convenient location to pursue their study goals.
Located on Brisbane's south side only 40 mins from the city, our Loganlea campus offers a huge range of study options for students in Brisbane's outer suburbs.
Caboolture shares its campus with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), offering both university and vocational courses from the one location.
Frequently asked questions
Professional development requirements can vary depending on your school, employer, registration status, and career stage. Teachers are generally encouraged to undertake ongoing learning to maintain and enhance their professional practice. TAFE Queensland's short courses and skill sets can support your professional growth by helping you build new skills, expand industry knowledge, and strengthen your teaching capability.
TAFE Queensland combines industry expertise with practical, job-ready learning. Our courses are developed in consultation with industry and delivered by experienced trainers, helping you gain contemporary skills and insights that can be applied directly in the classroom and shared with your students. We also offer flexible study options designed to fit around teaching commitments.
Professional development helps teachers stay current with industry practices, emerging trends, and new technologies. This knowledge can enrich classroom learning, strengthen career pathway discussions, and help students develop skills that align with workforce needs.
Many TAFE Queensland courses provide nationally recognised training or accredited skill sets, while others offer practical, non-accredited learning opportunities. Course information will indicate whether a qualification, statement of attainment, or other recognition is provided.
Yes. Many of our short courses and skill sets are designed to support working professionals and can be completed alongside your teaching responsibilities