Queensland University of Technology
Business Fundamentals: Organisational Design
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Beginner
- Duration: 10 hours
- Course Type: Short Course
- Total Price: $160
Develop your knowledge and understanding of what organisational design is and the impacts of organisational design and structure on the way people work.
Course overview
Explore the impacts of organisational design and structure on the way people work. This course provides insights into different perspectives on managing people and designing organisations to enhance performance and motivation.
Key benefits:
- Learn on-demand: Access course materials online for 12 months and complete the modules whenever possible.
- Industry-relevant content: Gain practical knowledge and skills co-designed by industry experts.
- Career advancement: Enhance your professional profile with a Certificate of Participation upon completion.
- Flexible learning platform: Study seamlessly via Canvas, QUT's online platform.
- Quick access: Start your learning journey within 1 business day of enrollment.
Earn a Digital Badge of Completion
Participants who complete this program will receive a Digital Badge of Completion, a modern, verifiable credential that can be easily shared on LinkedIn, personal websites, email signatures and digital portfolios. This badge highlights your achievement and skills, providing a trusted and accessible way to showcase your expertise.
Key facts
What you will learn
Your learning journey will explore:
- Principles of organisational design. Understand the fundamental principles of designing effective organisations.
- Traditional vs. contemporary organisational structures. Explore organisational design and structure, including the differences between conventional and modern organisational structures and their implications for employees and workflow.
- Organisational effectiveness. Examine organisational design and its efficacy, focusing on how it affects control and influence, decision-making, power and authority in organisations.
- Responsive organisational design. Consider what responsive organisational design means more closely. Discuss organisational learning, agility, adaptability and organisational resilience with a view to the future of work.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Distinguish between traditional and contemporary organisational structures and the effects on employee performance and motivation.
- Define learning organisations and list the steps organisations can take to become learning organisations.
- Identify characteristics of organisational design that potentially increase employee motivation and engagement.
Who should attend
Ideal for managers and HR professionals who want to improve their understanding of organisational structure and its effects on employee performance and motivation. Whether you aim to design effective organisations, manage people better, or understand organisational dynamics, this course offers the essential knowledge and tools.
How you will learn
Gain In-Demand Skills, On Your Schedule
The Business Fundamentals family offers a portfolio of flexible, online self-paced modules designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's business world. Each module provides approximately 10 hours of foundational learning, allowing you to upskill or reskill at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.