Topics include:

• Governance and the transport industry
• NSW Government Policy on the bus and coach industry
• Industry environment
• What a meaningful partnership means for public transport
• Community Transport as a public transport operation
• Business analysis
• Knowing your costs
• Performance management
• Analysing risk in the business
• Human resource management
• Industrial relations
• Zero emission buses
• Marketing and passenger relations
• Network planning 

The course includes a number of popular panel sessions on the topics of:

• Contemporary issues in Public Transport
• Community Transport
• Zero Emission Buses
• HR Management & Industrial Relations in the Bus Industry

Course dates: 21 - 23 July 2026

The Certificate of Transport Management Refresher (CTMR) is only open to existing holders of a Certificate in Transport Management or a Certificate in Coach Management.

The three-day program is designed to refresh knowledge and skills in the management, planning and policy areas that are central to the success of this industry. We particularly welcome operators, suppliers and consultants to register. The course broadens understanding of the industry and management considerations in running an efficient, safe and successful transport service, offering participants the chance to update previous learning skills and to familiarise themselves with the latest developments in the industry including zero emission buses and sustainable transport options.

Following requests from previous CTMR participants, Day 4 of the CTM program will now be available to attend as an add on. Please choose this option when registering for the CTMR.

Day 4:

• Network planning: NSW
• Network planning: Practicalities

Registrations close Monday, 22 June 2026.

All fees are inclusive of GST, catering and access to learning material through our e-learning site, Canvas.

Cancellations: A 10% administration fee will be applied to refunds for any cancellation; no refund will be available for cancellations made after 22 June 2026.

An invoice can be raised for group bookings of three or more participants from the same organisation made before 22 June 2026. Please email business.itlsinfo@sydney.edu.au for further information.

The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) is pleased to offer a range of scholarships, in partnership with our sponsors, to support professionals in the transport industry. These scholarships provide an opportunity to attend the Certificate of Transport Management (CTM) course, held from 21–24 July 2026.

Details to follow. 

Please email business.itls@sydney.edu.au to join the EOI list; we’ll notify you when registrations open.

The course will be held at the University of Sydney Business School CBD Campus, which is located at Level 17, Stockland Building, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.

• “Great content. No matter what state you're from, upcoming leaders will benefit from this.”

• “Thank you to the incredible staff and contributors […] I appreciate you sharing your invaluable experiences, insights, and expertise across the transport industry. Great to meet others and grow connections within the industry."

• “The venue is great with convenient location. Course is well organised, and administration is great.”
  
  
• “All the boxes ticked. Zero emission bus session was excellent! Relevant panel discussion, knowledgeable and to the point.”
  
  
• "Very good. Previously I had lacked in the area of business analysis. I believe our lecturer has successfully passed on her knowledge. I look forward to what I could take back to my workplace. Thank you so much."
  
  
• "I got so much value from the course. A year on from doing the course and I still use the information and refer to the notes all the time." 
  
  
• “[The most valuable aspect of the course was] being able to look at the Transport Industry as a whole and not just the Community Transport section. Being able to see the opportunities available for community transport into the future and the networking opportunities with other transport providers from a range of different areas.”
  
  
• "I would like to thank you for your time presenting this course and all of its material. I look forward to using all I have learned in the workforce."
  
  
• "A good blend of presenters, delivered with authority and passion."

We are pleased to acknowledge the generosity of our 2025 scholarship sponsors:

• Transport for NSW
• Foton Mobility Distribution
• Volvo Group Australia
• Community Transport Organisation