ARA Learning
ARA Learning courses are developed with industry experts, employers, and practitioners. Each course delivers relevant, real-world insights to build capability and confidence in the rail environment, with a focus on foundational knowledge, industry context, and practical application.
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Looking to upskill your team?
When teams learn together, they gain not just new knowledge, but a shared understanding of the industry that strengthens collaboration and performance. ARA Learning courses, particularly the ARA Professional Certificate in Rail, are ideal for onboarding, graduate programs, and dispersed teams seeking consistent, high-quality training. To discuss group bookings, please contact the ARA Workforce Development Team at: [email protected]
Other ARA professional development initiatives
Women in Rail
Women represent an increasing part of the rail industry’s workforce, but there remains work to do to achieve greater gender diversity.
Our Women in Rail Committee was established to spearhead the industry’s focus on this critical issue and create new opportunities for women to network, share information and access professional development designed for people forging their careers in rail.
ARA Women in Rail Mentoring Program
Be part of a mentoring program designed specifically for rail professionals.
Whether you are a mentor looking to make a difference or a mentee ready to take your next career step, our mentoring programs provide a tailored professional development experience for people passionate about working in rail.
ARA Women in Rail Professional Development Scholarships
Access rail industry professional development and leadership opportunities.
The ARA Women in Rail Professional Development Scholarships provide opportunities for women in ARA member organisations to access career-changing programs.
Young Rail Professionals
Young rail professionals will play a crucial role in leading the sustainable development of the rail industry. To recognise this, we have established a wide range of programs to support young people as they forge their careers in rail.
Rail Industry Worker Program
The Rail Industry Worker (RIW) program provides a single online competency management system for Australian rail workers, making it easier for you to move from project to project, and across state borders.
Rail Industry Remuneration Portal
We have partnered with REMSMART to develop the first rail industry portal that allows members to access remuneration data specific to the rail industry. The REMSMART portal is available exclusively to ARA members (Class E and above) to help them attract and retain the best team for their business.
