PGA IGI’S E-LEARNING
PROGRAM IS
UP-SKILLING TODAY’S
CLUB MANAGERS
INDUSTRY MANAGERS ARE CURRENTLY ENHANCING THEIR SKILL
SETS AND KNOWLEDGE ENTIRELY ONLINE THROUGH THE PGA
INTERNATIONAL GOLF INSTITUTE’S (PGA IGI) E-LEARNING PROGRAM
FOR CLUB MANAGERS.
The PGA IGI’s Advanced Club Management Program, incorporating the qualification BSB61015 Advanced
Diploma of Leadership and Management, provides students with access to best industry practices and current
trends that best recognises the club management industry today and into the future.
Currently 32 students, made up of GM’s, second-tier managers, Head Professionals and golf course
superintendents, are all studying the program through the PGA’s e-learning platform, The Fairway.
This format of learning provides students with flexibility during their study, based around work and
life commitments.
Penrith Golf Club General Manager and 2016 GMA Bursary recipient, Brendon Kop, is currently studying the
program having commenced study in July 2016. The flexibility of study through e-learning and program support
has been well received during his study.
“The program is well put together and easy to navigate via the online e-learning platform,” explained Kop.
“It’s a user friendly platform that allows for excellent tracking of unit completion throughout the study.”
An important aspect of the program’s delivery is aimed at making the content specific and relevant to a GM, and
their duties within club management.
“I have found the content very relevant to my role as a GM,” continued Kop.
“It has been fruitful in assisting the club with our planning of events and business review.”
Along with the relevant content, a key component of the Advanced Club Management Program is the regular
webinars that students can access, that have been introduced in 2016.
“The webinars have been introduced to add to the content of the program, providing current best industry
trends direct from industry leaders to our students,” explains Christine Straw, PGA IGI Senior Manager.
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