ARMS Electives form Element 2 of the Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP) and introduce a variety of subjects that ELAP participants can choose from. These Electives serve as an opportunity for participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in specialized and relevant areas, all while fostering connections with like-minded peers who share similar passions and interests.

Interested participants can enrol in one or more electives as stand-alone professional development programs. The electives can count as credit towards future participation in the ARMS Established Level Accreditation Program (conditions apply) or as CPD for ARMFs and ARMAs.

Pre-requisites

Electives have no formal pre-requisites. They are designed for:

  • Mid-senior level research management staff interested in developing a deep, practical understanding of the topics; and
  • ARMFs - ARMS Accredited Research Managers (Foundation) or ARMAs - ARMS Accredited Research Managers (Advanced) seeking to broaden their practical understanding of the topics. It's important to note that completing an Elective automatically accrues CPD hours for ARMFs and ARMAs.

Pre-reading

Each Elective includes a list of pre-reading materials that is emailed to participants before the workshop begins. The pre-reading list will also serve as a future resource list for participants.

Assessment

At the conclusion of the workshops, participants will be invited to complete a non-compulsory assessment. 

This assessment is mandatory for those participants who are currently enrolled in the ELAP, those who will be registering in the ELAP within 12 months and those seeking CPD.  

Delivery

To enhance accessibility, Electives are delivered in a flexible format through a virtual meeting platform. This delivery approach includes structured, shorter meetings with the presenter(s), and breakout rooms for participants collaboration. The combined shorter online meetings will constitute a full-day workshop.

Electives on Offer

As Electives become available for registration they will listed on the ARMS website under Register for Courses.

Continuing Professional Developmental (CPD) and Accreditation Points

ARMFs and ARMAs will automatically accrue eight (8) CPD hours per Elective successfully completed. Registrants of the ELAP will receive ten (10) accreditation points upon successful completion of each Elective, including its assessment.

For enquiries please contact Dana Watts, Accreditation Program Administrator, at  ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or (08) 8201 5592.