Skills Development Group

Skills Development Group (formerly SoftEd) brings over three decades of experience delivering transformative capability development programmes across Australia's public and private sectors. With more than 50,000 participants attending our programmes in just the last seven years, we specialise in helping organisations form effective teams, adopt innovative ways of working, and develop high-performance cultures.

With delivery capability across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA we combine practical expertise with scientific rigour through our innovative SkillsDx diagnostic tool, providing data-driven insights into team dynamics and development areas. Our comprehensive curriculum spans leadership and team development, product management, project delivery, organisational change, and coaching – all meticulously aligned with industry-recognised frameworks from IIBA, ISTQB, PMI, and ICAgile.

Our track record includes successful engagements with major government agencies including Services Australia's Enhanced myGov and Digital Identity Program, Department of Home Affairs' Contemporary Ways of Working programme supporting over 800 staff, and Griffith University's Digital Solutions transformation. Through flexible delivery options including face-to-face, virtual instructor-led training, and blended learning approaches, we ensure consistent quality and accessibility for all participants.

Our facilitators bring extensive public sector experience and maintain rigorous certifications across major frameworks. Supported by dedicated account management and in-house instructional design teams, we focus on building internal capability for sustainable transformation – helping organisations develop the skills needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.