Executive Education · Resilience · Risk · Leadership

Lead through uncertainty with Presilience®

Industry-recognised programs and nationally accredited qualifications that turn resilience, risk intelligence and human-centric leadership into practical capability – for professionals and the organisations they lead.

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Professional short courses

Presilience® Certified Short Courses

Three focused, four-day certifications (16 hours each) that build the mindset, leadership and decision-making capability to lead through uncertainty, complexity and rapid change.

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Certified Professional in Risk Culture & High Performance

Build risk cultures that improve decision-making, adaptability and sustainable performance.

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Certified Professional in Risk Intelligence & Decision Quality

Develop the mindset and attributes to make better decisions in uncertain, complex environments.

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Certified Professional in Risk Leadership & Adaptive Systems

Lead through uncertainty with systems thinking and stronger, more adaptive decision-making.

Why the Institute of Presilience®

Education that turns knowledge into capability

A university-level standard of learning built for the realities of leading people and organisations through risk, disruption and change.

Accredited & industry-recognised

Nationally accredited postgraduate qualifications (11056NAT, 11066NAT) alongside professional certifications employers respect.

Human-centric & evidence-based

Grounded in organisational psychology, behavioural science and the Psychology of Risk – not compliance box-ticking.

Created by leading experts

Built on the Presilience® approach from Dr Gavriel Schneider and delivered by seasoned practitioners.

Practical, application-first

Interactive, instructor-led workshops focused on tools and judgement you can apply the very next day.

Flexible delivery

Learn in-person, live online or through private in-house cohorts tailored to your organisation.

Globally recognised credentials

Shareable Credly digital badges and a body of work delivered across more than 16 countries.

What you'll gain

Outcomes that transform how you lead

Graduates leave with a shared language, sharper judgement and the practical capability to perform when it matters most.

Fundamentals of Presilience®

A shared framework and language for resilience, risk and high performance.

Situational awareness & mindfulness

Read environments accurately and stay present, vigilant and composed under pressure.

Effective, directive communication

Communicate with clarity and lead teams decisively in high-stakes moments.

Risk & enhanced decision-making

Make higher-quality decisions in uncertain, complex and rapidly changing conditions.

Critical thinking, performance & leadership

Integrate judgement, high performance and leadership into a single, coherent practice.

Innovation & Presilience® implementation

Drive innovation and embed Presilience® across your team and organisation.

Meet the experts

Led by leading practitioners

Learn from the people who created the Presilience® approach and deliver it in the field every day.

Dr Gavriel Schneider

Dr Gavriel Schneider

Program Leader · Creator of Presilience®

Group Managing Director and Chair of the Board of Risk 2 Solution, and creator of the Presilience® approach – widely regarded as Australia's leader in the Psychology of Risk, with senior experience across more than 16 countries.

Dr Paul Johnston

Dr Paul Johnston

Academic Lead & Program Facilitator

With more than 25 years of operational and consulting experience, Dr Paul applies an evidence-based behavioural science approach, integrating organisational psychology and risk management.

Dr Fayadh Alenezi

Dr Fayadh Alenezi

Certified Presilience® Partner & Facilitator

A Certified Presilience® Partner who facilitates programs across the region, known for turning complex concepts into practical, engaging learning.

Dave Cohen

Dave Cohen

CEO, Risk 2 Solution Group

Chief Executive of the Risk 2 Solution Group and President of ISRM Australia and New Zealand, bringing global leadership across risk, resilience and security.

Success stories

What our participants say

Discover how professionals are applying Presilience® principles to strengthen leadership, improve decision-making and build more resilient organisations.

If you're someone who enjoys deep thinking, questioning your assumptions, and turning ideas into action, this program is definitely for you. It's unlike anything I've experienced – truly deep in every sense.

Nouf Aloufi Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk and High Reliability (11056NAT)

I am thoroughly enjoying the course – the content, the delivery, and the community learning and discussion. I'm consistently impressed with the knowledge, energy and passion in the course delivery.

Steph Livers Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk and High Reliability Current student · 11056NAT

What I've valued most is the ongoing conversation between the facilitators and the students during the sessions – the discussion and shared learning make it.

David Schenk Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk and High Reliability Current student · 11056NAT

The human-centric versus system-centric lens on leadership – and how it drives culture, growth and change – has been genuinely valuable.

Treena Reilkoff Graduate Diploma of Organisational Presilience, Risk and High Performance Current student · 11066NAT

My experience with the program was highly valuable and enriching. It provided practical insights into risk leadership and organizational culture while strengthening my strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

Abdullah Al Saud Cluster Security Manager Alnakhla Investment Company CPRLAS & CPRCHP Participant

The CPRIDQ program was a valuable learning experience that strengthened how I think about risk, uncertainty, and decision quality in healthcare. It gave me practical tools to make better infection prevention decisions, communicate risks more clearly, and lead with more confidence.

Infection Prevention Director Healthcare sector CPRIDQ Participant

The CPRLAS program was a valuable experience that helped me understand how to lead more effectively in changing business environments. It strengthened my ability to adapt my leadership style, support my team, and make better decisions under pressure.

Sales Team Supervisor CPRLAS Participant

valuable insights into leadership, risk management, and decision-making. It has strengthened my professional skills and improved my ability to contribute effectively to organizational success.

Faisal Alenazi Administration Support Services Sr. Manager Authority of Local Content and Government Procurement CPRLAS Participant

The CPRIDQ program helped me look at business decisions in a more structured and risk-informed way. It strengthened my ability to think clearly under pressure, understand assumptions and trade-offs, and make better decisions that support customers, teams, and performance.

Sales Team Supervisor CPRIDQ Participant
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Begin your Presilience® journey

Whether you're advancing your own capability or building resilience across your organisation, our team will help you choose the right path.

Online Open Day

Join us for the Institute of Presilience® Online Open Day and discover how the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk and High Reliability (11056NAT) can elevate your career.