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Short courses are a great way to boost your skills. If you are considering longer courses such as TAFE courses or University courses but you want to get a better understanding of an area first a short courses is a great option.

Short courses are available online or in-class and cover areas such as MYOB, Photoshop, Photography, Microsoft Office, Languages and more. Find the right one here.

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Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle

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This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Isn’t it time you turned your passion for animals into a job you love doing every day? Have you always wanted to secure a role within the animal field? Whether you wish to enter a veterinary clinic as a vet nurse, work alongside exotic animals as...

Online Courses Australia -  Course
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Job Outcomes Veterinarian Assistant/Admin... +12
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Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Master the Fundamentals of Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance Launch your career in high-demand cyber security with a focus on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the know...

Lumify Learn -  Course
Study Method Online
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Job Outcomes Accountant +1
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Certified Cybersecurity Professional

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Our Certified Cybersecurity Professional course will prepare you for a career in an industry with 0% unemployment. This interactive online course will take you from zero industry experience to a job ready, front line Cybersecurity Analyst in less than...

Lumify Learn -  Course
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Job Outcomes  Cybersecurity Analyst
Lumify Learn -  Course

System Administrator Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, or you are currently working in IT and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of 5 international vendor certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft are what you need to unlock your pote...

Reload Learning -  Course
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Job Outcomes System Administrator +2
Reload Learning -  Course

PenTest Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, or you are currently working in IT and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of 5 international vendor certifications from CompTIA are what you need to unlock your potential and Relo...

Reload Learning -  Course
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Job Outcomes Cyber Security Analyst +6
Reload Learning -  Course

Networking Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, or you are currently working in IT and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of four international vendor certifications from CompTIA and Cisco are what you need to unlock your poten...

Reload Learning -  Course
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Job Outcomes Network Administrator +3
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IT Starter Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, our pathway of 3 international vendor certifications from CompTIA and AWS are what you need to unlock your potential and Reload your mind! You will gain real world hands-on skills through o...

Reload Learning -  Course
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Job Outcomes Help Desk Technician +4
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Cyber Security Analyst Career Pathway

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, or you are currently working in IT and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of four international vendor certifications from CompTIA are what you need to unlock your potential and R...

Reload Learning -  Course
Study Method Online
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Job Outcomes Cyber Security Analyst +4
Reload Learning -  Course

Cloud Starter Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking for a career change into the Tech industry, or you are currently working in IT and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of four international vendor certifications from CompTIA, AWS and Microsoft are what you need to unlock y...

Reload Learning -  Course
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Job Outcomes Cloud Network Administrator +4
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Advanced Cyber Security Collection

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

If you are looking advance your career in the Tech industry and want to up-skill and specialise, our pathway of 5 international vendor certifications from CompTIA, ISACA and (ISC)² are what you need to unlock your potential and Reload your mind! You wi...

Reload Learning -  Course
Study Method Online
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Job Outcomes Intermediate SOC Analyst +5
Reload Learning -  Course

Mental Health, Psychology & Counselling Course Bundle

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Nearly one in two Australians, aged between 16 and 85, will suffer from a mental health disorder in their lifetime. A career as a mental health professional puts you in a position to be able to identify the warning signs and provide real and ongoing ca...

Online Courses Australia -  Course
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Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Careers counsellor +9
Online Courses Australia -  Course

User Interface Design

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

User Interface Design is a mindset and developmental process which involves creating user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, digital interfaces. With a human-centred approach, UI designers prioritise “Designing things right” by incorporating...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Symplicit
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Symplicit

User Experience Design

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

In an age where people’s attention spans are finite and user expectations run high, digital products and services can no longer thrive without consideration of their intended audience. UX is a mindset and human-centered process that focuses on...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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Symplicit
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RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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Symplicit

Project Management for Professionals

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

As the complexity of our systems of work and delivery increase now and into the future, project management skills have become essential for life and work for most professionals — not just traditional project managers. Our Project Management for Profess...

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in partnership with
Monday.com
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Construction
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Monday.com

Implementing Digital Marketing Campaigns

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

It’s official! Digital advertising spend in Australia is now bigger than TV, print and radio combined, according to IAB Australia. Facebook and Google continue to dominate the landscape with the ACCC estimating that 71 cents of every dollar spent on di...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Merkle
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Marketing Specialist
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Merkle

Digital Marketing Strategy

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

With the rise of new digital platforms like Uber and freelancer.com, and an increasingly competitive and globalised business market, it’s never been more important to understand audience targeting, how to grow your brand, and how to optimise and measur...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Adobe
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Marketing Specialist
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Adobe

Digital Graphic Design

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Digital graphic design has been forecast by seek to grow 12.9% in the next 5 years. It is a unique and valuable skillset that allows you to tackle complex design challenges and create aesthetic, meaningful solutions that are both responsive and useful....

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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Adobe
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Web Designer
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Adobe

Developing AI Strategy

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

With 31% of enterprises expected to add AI into their strategy over the next 12 months (Adobe), it’s never been more important to upskill. Today’s neural networks and machine learning algorithms are more likely to drive an autonomous car, analyse prope...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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AWS Educate
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Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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AWS Educate

Content and Social Media Marketing

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

With the amount of content that each of us are bombarded with increasing each day, how do you cut through the noise and stand out from the crowd? Content and social media marketing are at the heart of how many entrepreneurs and businesses connect with...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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Hubspot
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Marketing Specialist +1
RMIT Future Skills -  Course
in partnership with
Hubspot

Business Analytics with SQL and Python

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Business analytics is the process in which data is obtained, cleaned, and presented by teams and organisations to drive useful predictions and insights. Two ways in which businesses do this is through SQL and Python. SQL, or Structured Query Language,...

RMIT Future Skills -  Course
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Accenture
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Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant
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A short course can unlock a world of opportunity, offering you the chance to upskill, advance in your career, or become a more well-rounded, valuable member of the workforce.  

A short course is the perfect, bite-sized way of gaining new knowledge. Maybe you’re making a significant change, or want to dip your toes in the water before taking on a full three-year degree. Or perhaps you want to improve your employability or secure a promotion by gaining new skills. Whatever the case may be, the plethora of short courses available today makes it possible to pursue your dreams, on your own terms.

Better yet, short courses are available both online and in person. Online study utilises flexible delivery methods and allows for personalisation, meaning you can study after work hours, just before the school pickup run, or on the weekend. Instead of online learning, you also have the option to take your course in person under the guidance of industry experts. Short courses can be tailored to meet your preferences, empowering you to succeed in the modern world of work.

Why choose a short course?

There is a multitude of reasons that you may be interested in completing study – whether it’s to upskill, as a pathway to higher education, or for professional development, there are lots of courses that could suit your needs. With short courses taught through TAFE, independent registered training organisations (RTOs) as well as some universities, there have never been so many options for short courses!

A short course:

  • Helps you elevate your career, whether you’re trying to take it in a new direction or want to excel in your existing role
  • Requires no specific prerequisites – recent school-leavers and adults who have been out of the workforce for decades can both find their place in online study
  • Allows for incredible flexibility, slotting into your life

What short courses are available?

You’re truly spoiled for choice with the sheer number of short courses that are available in Australia. Your options could include:

  • Short courses designed to help you learn about one specific skill such as food handling, responsible service of alcohol or social media management that go for a day or a week
  • Short courses in practical skills such as first aid
  • Short courses that aim to teach you new skills for hobbies such as flower arranging
  • Short courses such as a Certificate III, which are designed to give you a much more in-depth overview of a topic, such as a Certificate III in Project Management, Certificate III in Community, or a certification in Business Administration
  • Short courses that equip you with a Certificate III in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a particular emerging technology
  • Short courses designed for upskilling for your professional development needs
  • Short courses created to help get you started in a specific industry or role such as social sciences, mental health or the visual arts

How to study

One of the most significant benefits of living in today’s society is the range of study options available to students. While short courses are often taught through TAFE, higher education providers and independent registered training organisations (RTOs) do also offer valuable courses for those looking to learn.

Short courses are available throughout Australia, in every state and territory, including NSW and Victoria. Depending on the course you do and where you do it, free TAFE inducements may exist for students completing courses that will result in jobs considered to be in a shortage of supply by the relevant government. While large cities such as Melbourne and Sydney provide the most extensive range of course options, there are also many courses available in rural areas, especially for those who want to enrol in a course that’s relevant to a rural area.

Online short courses were popular even before the rise of COVID-19, and have only continued to rise in popularity since then. Online courses allow students to study from anywhere, although international students should always check with CRICOS before attempting to enrol in a course. Australian students need to check that they can study across state lines.

Part-time and full-time study loads are available for a number of courses, and can be found in the course guides.

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