Why choose a short course?
If you want to further your education but don't want to commit to full-time study, our short courses will help you get started. Developed by experienced industry professionals, our short courses cover a wide range of topics and are designed to help you sharpen specific industry skills in a way that suits your lifestyle.
Short courses are building blocks to your education
Explore our short courses
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1-2 hour courses
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1 day to 1 week courses
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3-12 week courses
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6 month courses
On-demand short courses
If you are hoping to further your education but don't have the time to commit to full-time study, our short courses will help you get started. They cover a wide range of topic areas that are aligned with current and future industry demands.Digital Transformation
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Adopting Agile
Learn about adopting agile project management at your organisation, providing a structure that lets teams work more effectively using fast, responsive methods.
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Artificial Intelligence
During this artificial intelligence course, you will discover the myriad ways that AI has changed the world, the infinite possibilities for AI in the future and how to work with AI to achieve your goals.
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AWS vs Azure vs Google
This cloud computing short course compares three cloud computing giants, AWS, Azure and Google, including the key characteristics, use cases, services and applications of each.
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CSR and Customer Engagement
Customers now demand ethical awareness from the businesses they interact with. This corporate social responsibility course addresses ethical marketing and supply chain practices to help shape your business with a CSR certificate.
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Debugging
This debugging course covers finding and fixing defects, including the preliminaries, essential definitions, different methods and best practices in this field.
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Domain Driven Design
This domain driven design course explores the concept that the structure and language of software code should match the domain. Earn a domain driven design qualification you can apply to your practice.
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Ethical Design for Intelligent Systems
Machine learning is widely used in the field of data science and this machine learning course teaches you to apply an ethical design course of action within the industry.
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How Can DevOps Improve Your Business
This devOps short course explains the advantages of devOps, the process of implementation and how to use it efficiently to improve business and maximise profits.
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Solving Economical and Societal Problems with AI
This AI course will focus on the potential of AI for solving education and healthcare issues, as well as its ability to minimise the effects of climate change and environmental damage.
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Preparing Your Company for Emerging Market Entry
This cloud computing short course investigates different models of cloud computing, and how businesses can leverage this technology as a solution for data processing and storage.
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Key Attributes of Software Engineering Leaders
This leadership course teaches senior engineers who wish to move up the software leadership ladder to combine management and leadership perspectives in this increasingly competitive industry.
Finance and Business Operations
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Business Growth Strategy
This business growth course teaches you to create a vital growth strategy. Deepen your understanding of your business, efficiently allocate resources and capitalise on your strengths to maximise profit.
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Capital Investment Process
In this capital investment short course, you'll gain a better understanding of each stage of the capital investment process and learn how to apply them to your business.
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Developing Goals for Emerging Market Entry
This emerging markets course investigates the criteria applied to evaluating investment, depending on the company’s objectives in the emerging market.
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Inside the Mind of Chinese Consumers
This consumer course will provide insights into the Chinese consumer market, including purchaser lifestyles, how successful businesses use software platforms and what trends are likely to come in the future.
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Preparing Your Company for Emerging Market Entry
This emerging markets course covers the attraction of emerging markets as low-cost platforms to manufacture goods or secure services and how to prepare a company for success in emerging market economies.
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Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data
This data short course teaches how qualitative and quantitative data research address different research needs, and the methods and traits for both.
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Secure Failure
This secure failure course explores the fundamental principles of Secure Failure, including design, implementation and live maintenance.
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Source Control
Any collection of information requires source control to manage changes and this source control course will cover its relevance in a variety of roles.
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Strategic Pricing for Revenue
This strategic pricing course investigates the internal and external factors that influence price setting, including competitor pricing behaviour, customer value perceptions, and the fixed and variable costs of business.
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Understanding Competitive Advantage
Learn the basics of competitive advantage with this strategic thinking course, and enhance your organisation's ability to outperform its competitors.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Pitch a Concept to Stakeholders
This short pitching course will explore the concept of pitching, the key components to consider when planning a pitch and appropriate techniques for pitching.
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User Stories
In this user stories course, you will learn how to write user stories, which are essential in any software development life cycle, and how to leverage them to analyse user requirements.
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Building Confidence in the Digital Classroom
This digital classroom short course offers an essential practical perspective on building confidence and awareness in the digital learning environment.
Leadership and Management
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Advanced Project Management
This advanced project management course teaches you to prioritise and manage major projects to meet objectives of your organisation. Cover concepts including proper governance initiatives, project monitoring and controlling implementation.
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Crisis Management Planning
Content marketing helps generate brand awareness, sales and customer loyalty. This content marketing course looks at these functions in detail and how to build a successful content marketing strategy.
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Recovering from Crisis
In this short crisis management course, you'll learn about the recovery phase of a crisis, restoring order and resuming business as usual.
Marketing
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Content Marketing Dynamics
Content marketing helps generate brand awareness, sales and customer loyalty. This content marketing course looks at these functions in detail and how to build a successful content marketing strategy.
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Managing Customer Reviews
This customer management course helps you understand and manage customer reviews by developing a strategy to encourage positive ones and respond to negative ones.
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Overbooking Practices and Managing Customer Issues
This customer management course addresses successfully implementing and managing the data-driven strategy of overbooking, with a focus on the customer satisfaction course.
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Search Engine Optimisation and Marketing
This SEO course will provide you with an understanding of the difference between search engine optimisation and search engine marketing.
People, Culture and Health
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Reflective Practice for Professional Development
This unit is a blend of personal development course and professional development course to highlight that greater transformation is possible when the reflective process moves from individual to organisational context.
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Connecting with Telehealth
The telehealth course is designed to build your confidence in the use of and training for telehealth, and enable you to incorporate telehealth into your healthcare provision.
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Principles of Ethical Research
This research ethics course treats research as unique form of inquiry and covers the conduct of research, and the ethics and different ethical frameworks affecting behaviour.
Smart Skills Digital Badges
Advance your personal and professional development with our Smart Skills Digital Badges, designed to keep you ahead of the game – and prove your expertise.-
Championing Organisational Change and Driving ImpactCourse Overview
Become a change champion. This Smart Skills Digital Badge provides you with the know-how to successfully communicate and implement your vision for success.Course Content
You’ll cover: Introduction to CSR, Facilitating Change, Communication During Organisational Change, Navigating Organisational Culture, Introduction to BCorps, and Project Planning Tools.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion you will attain your Smart Skills Digital Badge in Championing Organisational Change & Driving Impact.Earning this badge signifies you have acquired the skills to advocate for and facilitate change in an organisational context. As a successful change champion, you will form a habit of reviewing workflows and milestones and preparing for the next set of future-focused activities.
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Creative and Critical ThinkingCourse Overview
Approach problems through analytical, perceptive and creative lenses. This Smart Skills Digital Badge encourages you to think outside the box, using fresh perspectives in pursuit of positive outcomes.Course Content
You’ll cover: Art of Ideation, Design Thinking, Lean Start-Up, Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills, and Analysis Toolbox.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion, you will attain your Digital Badge in Creative and Critical Thinking.Earning this badge signifies you display the essential qualities to generate new ideas, and formulate judgements based on evidence. With an open-minded, inquisitive approach, you’ll make a habit of assessing situations in a new light, allowing you to apply original theories to your decision-making process.
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Digital Innovation EssentialsCourse Overview
Transform the way business gets done. This Smart Skills Digital Badge supports your ability to lead digital transformation, applying the latest innovations to your business challenges.Course Content
You’ll cover: User Experience, Impact of Data Science in the Organisation, Executive Guide to AI, Executive Guide to DevOps, Exploring the Data Scientist’s Toolbox, and Cloud Security.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion you will attain your Digital Badge in Digital Innovation Essentials.Earning this badge signifies you have acquired the essential skills to work competently with digital solutions and technological processes. After developing your technical know-how, you will have the power to improve and innovate with market-leading tools, experimenting and iterating until you find best practice in your discipline.
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Digital Marketing EssentialsCourse Overview
Stay relevant in an ever-changing world. This Smart Skills Digital Badge expands on your knowledge of digital marketing strategies, encouraging you to leverage off the latest trends and solutions.Course Content
You’ll cover: Marketing in the Digital Age, Leveraging the Power of the 21st Century Consumers, Adopting Social Media Marketing, How Big Data is Changing Content Marketing, Seamless Omni Channel Marketing, and Quantifying Marketing Success.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion you will attain your Digital Badge in Digital Marketing Essentials.Earning this badge signifies you have acquired the know-how to apply the core concepts of digital marketing to the modern workplace. Taking your knowledge of traditional marketing, you will consider how digital solutions can accelerate growth.
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Interpersonal & Workplace EssentialsCourse Overview
Be an asset to any organisation. This Smart Skills Digital Badge offers you the insight and tools to thrive both independently and as part of a team.Course Content
You’ll cover: Reflective Practice for Professional Development, Creating Effective Teams, Advanced Communication Techniques, Negotiation, and Difficult Conversations: A Manager’s Guide.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion you will attain your Digital Badge in Interpersonal & Workplace Essentials.Earning this badge signifies you have acquired the essential qualities to work effectively and efficiently with others in varying settings. You will master the art of building strong teams and influencing members in a positive way. With your knowledge of social dynamics, you will build the confidence to leverage relationships for optimum outcomes.
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Leadership EssentialsCourse Overview
Guide, inspire and empower. This Smart Skills Digital Badge will provide the essential tools to support your path to becoming leadership material.Course Content
You’ll cover: Management vs Leadership, Building Your Leadership Brand, Positive Leadership in Action, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles, The GROW Model for Coaching, and Demonstrating Leadership in Times of Crisis.Key Information
- $297
- 6 to 12 hours to complete
- 100% online
- Available for international and domestic students
- This badge is portable, sharable and verifiable
Course Outcome
On successful completion you will attain your Digital Badge in Leadership Essentials.Earning this badge signifies you display the essential qualities to lead with confidence. You’ll develop your communication and team-management skills, to clearly share your vision and motivate others. Committed to growth and improvement, you’ll understand the importance of looking inward and outward to achieve success.
Facilitated short courses
These courses are designed for students to get started in a design career. Select from our range of beginner to advanced Adobe Creative Suite courses. Corporate packages are available to upskill your team.Design
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Adobe CC Basic (Photoshop)The Adobe CC Basic (Photoshop) short course gives you the opportunity to work to a design brief while using the core tools and functions in Photoshop. As well as basic graphic design concepts and printing fundamentals, you will become familiar with pixel depth, colour modes, masks and more.
- $320
- 1 Day
- Online or in class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
You want to gain a good working knowledge of Photoshop and learn the basic tools and functions of the application.
Course content
- Work with resolution, pixel depth and colour modes
- Make selections and create basic masks
- Retouch images using Adjustment tools such as Colour Balance
- Use the Healing Brush and Clone Stamp tools
- Use Acrobat for presentations
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Use Photoshop effectively
- Clean up, modify and enhance images in Photoshop
- Generate print-ready PDFs for digital and offset printers
- Build presentation slideshows
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Adobe CC Basic (Illustrator)The Adobe CC Basic (Illustrator) short course teaches you how to use Illustrator’s core tools and functions. You will work to a design brief and familiarise yourself with basic graphic design concepts and printing fundamentals. As well as working with shapes, colours and gradients, you will draw freehand and hand trace with accuracy.
- $320
- 1 Day
- Online or in class Sydney
Who should attend?
You want to gain a good working knowledge of Illustrator and learn the basic tools and functions of the application.Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlist
Course content
- Learn your way around the toolbar and its options
- Work with shapes, colours and gradients
- Draw freehand using Brushes and the Pencil tool
- Use the Pen tool to draw and hand trace with accuracy
- Work with and manage colour
- Use Acrobat for presentations
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Use Illustrator effectively
- Generate print-ready PDFs for digital and offset printers
- Build presentation slideshows
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Adobe CC Basic (InDesign)The Adobe CC Basic (InDesign) short course helps you master the core tools and functions in InDesign. You will grasp basic graphic design concepts and printing fundamentals. Working to a design brief, you will learn how to lay out pages, place text and insert graphics. In addition, you will design documents with bleed and generate print-ready PDFs.
- $320
- 1 Day
- Online or in class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
You want to gain a good working knowledge of InDesign and learn the basic tools and functions of the application.
Course content
- Understand page layout
- Place text and graphics
- Create text wraps
- Design documents with bleed
- Generate print-ready documents and PDFs
- Using Acrobat for presentations
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Use InDesign effectively
- Import text, logos and images to create business cards, flyers and multi-page documents
- Generate print-ready PDFs for digital and offset printers
- Build presentation slideshows
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Adobe CC Intermediate (Photoshop)The Adobe CC Intermediate (Photoshop) short course builds on your knowledge by exploring Photoshop’s full capabilities. You will exercise your creativity and learn tips and tricks to enhance your work. Becoming more confident with the tools, you will retouch photos, master deep-etching methods, use colour correction and more.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using Photoshop and seeking to master its hidden tricks, to develop a more efficient workflow.
Course content
You’ll begin by refreshing your knowledge on Photoshop’s core tools, then move on to mastering their advanced functions.- Make selections, retouch images and use Adjustment Layers
- Develop advanced deep-etching techniques
- Understand Channels, Masks, Selections and Paths
- Learn the dos and donts of sharpening
- Remove dust and scratches
- Master colour correction techniques
- Work with Smart Objects
- Manage consistent colour reproduction
- Use Acrobat Distiller
- Create PDFs and differentiate between Press-Ready and Web-Ready files
- Combine single PDFs
- Add interactivity and media to PDFs
- Add Comments and Notes to PDFs
- Use the Optimise function
- Change output settings to suit printing requirements, using Output Separations, Ink Manager, Overprint Preview and Preflight checks
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Adobe CC Intermediate (Illustrator)The Adobe CC Intermediate (Illustrator) short course enhances your understanding of Illustrator’s wide-ranging possibilities. You will build on your knowledge by learning helpful tricks, and streamline your workflow from hand-drawn illustration to finished art. Master Live Trace, Layers, Gradient Mesh and more.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using Illustrator and seeking to master its hidden tricks, to develop a more efficient workflow.
Course content
You’ll begin by refreshing your knowledge on Illustrator’s core tools, then move on to mastering their advanced functions.
- Live Trace and Live Paint, streamlining your workflow from hand-drawn illustration to finished art
- Become familiar with a Wacom tablet
- Use Layers and Effects and transform objects using the Envelope Distort, Warp and Free Transform tools
- Use Raster Effects and understand its impact on the print process
- Master the Gradient Mesh and Blend tools and use Calligraphic, Art and Pattern brushes
- Use clipping masks, compound masks, Pathfinder and the Direct Selection tool
- Use text and type manipulation, text wrap, text flow and style sheets
- Edit documents using the Live Colour tool
- Work with Photoshop files
Acrobat
- Use Acrobat Distiller
- Create PDFs and differentiate between Press-Ready and Web-Ready files
- Combine single PDFs
- Add interactivity and media to PDFs
- Add Comments and Notes to PDFs
- Use the Optimise function
- Change output settings to suit printing requirements, using Output Separations, Ink Manager, Overprint Preview and Preflight checks
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Adobe CC Intermediate (InDesign)The Adobe CC Intermediate (InDesign) short course broadens your knowledge of InDesign’s full capabilities. Customise your workspace for efficient workflow and explore helpful features to enhance your documents. Use Photoshop Paths and Alpha Channels, create interactive functions, generate web-ready files and more.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using InDesign and seeking to master its hidden tricks, to develop a more efficient workflow.
Course content
You’ll begin by refreshing your knowledge on InDesign’s core tools, then move on to mastering their advanced functions.- Customise your interface for maximum efficiency
- Apply transparency and effects to items and Style Sheets and Nested Styles to text
- Use automatic text flow and page numbering and wrap text around images using Photoshop Paths and Alpha Channels
- Use Photoshop files and adjust Layer Comps
- Create interactive functions such as buttons, hyperlinks and bookmarks
- Work with XML and XHTML, learning how to export files for web use
- Use Master Pages and Style Sheets to synchronise long documents
- Understand Ink Manager and Output Preview
- Use the Preflight and Package tools and export PDFs using Advanced options
Acrobat
- Use Acrobat Distiller
- Create PDFs and differentiate between Press-Ready and Web-Ready files
- Combine single PDFs
- Add interactivity and media to PDFs
- Add Comments and Notes to PDFs
- Use the Optimise function
- Change output settings to suit printing requirements, using Output Separations, Ink Manager, Overprint Preview and Preflight checks
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Adobe CC Advanced (Photoshop)The Adobe CC Advanced (Photoshop) short course builds on your skill set and helps you generate superior design solutions efficiently. Make best use of Photoshop’s powerful tools, so you can produce high-quality work within tight timeframes.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using Creative Cloud at an intermediate/advanced level and seeking to become more confident in using the right tools and techniques to produce outstanding effects.
Course content
You will hone your skills and explore a range of techniques across Creative Cloud, to produce successful results that showcase your creativity.Photoshop
- Replace portraits with text and transfer artwork onto fabric
- Remove elements from photos and wrap text around objects
- Create text effects and mask liquids
- Make a 3D card
- Protect your images with subtle watermarking
- Solve panorama alignment issues
- Extend depth of field with Auto-Blend Layers
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Adobe CC Advanced (Illustrator)The Adobe CC Advanced (Illustrator) short course builds on your skill set and helps you generate superior design solutions efficiently. Make best use of Illustrator’s powerful tools, so you can produce high-quality work within tight timeframes.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using Creative Cloud at an intermediate/advanced level and seeking to become more confident in using the right tools and techniques to produce outstanding effects.
Course content
You will hone your skills and explore a range of techniques across Creative Cloud, to produce successful results that showcase your creativity.Illustrator
- Design coffee stain and diamond-plating effects using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Create street signs using the Mesh Tool and 3D Effect
- Design in Photoshop using Patterns from Illustrator
- Create border designs, custom Art brushes, 3D pie charts and themed bar graphs
- Use the Gradient Mesh tool to achieve a bevel and emboss effect
- Create 3D effects using 2D art
- Experiment with Live Colour and use Glyphs to create illustrations
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Adobe CC Advanced (InDesign)The Adobe CC Advanced (InDesign) short course builds on your skill set and helps you generate superior design solutions efficiently. Make best use of InDesign’s powerful tools, so you can produce high-quality work within tight timeframes.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone already using Creative Cloud at an intermediate/advanced level and seeking to become more confident in using the right tools and techniques to produce outstanding effects.
Course content
You will hone your skills and explore a range of techniques across Creative Cloud, to produce successful results that showcase your creativity.
InDesign
- Set up fast and effective layouts
- Design event posters and business cards
- Create and edit custom text underlines
- Design and transform invitations
- Create interactive portfolios
- Learn magazine design and how to create covers
- Understand how to use Guides
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Adobe After EffectsThe Adobe After Effects short course is an introduction to its motion graphics and visual effects functions. You will learn how to use an extensive set of tools to help you animate, composite and create special effects. After you grasp the program’s fundamental features, you will apply your skills to design motion and broadcast graphics.
- $880
- 1 Day
- Online or in class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone experienced in digital media and seeking to learn motion and broadcast graphics.
Course content
- Learn your way around the interface and its tools
- Create projects and import footage
- Create compositions and arrange layers, adding effects and modifying layer properties
- Animate, preview and export compositions
- Render projects
- Animate text and effects and use 3D layering
- Work with Photoshop files, masks and green-screen keying
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will:
- Be familiar with the After Effects workflow
- Animate still Photoshop and Illustrator files
- Animate typographical elements within multi-layered video and still-graphics composites
- Understand the basic principles of compositing digital media
UX & Web
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User Experience Design & ResearchThe User Experience Design and Research short course is an introduction to UX design, outlining why and how it enhances a user’s digital experience. You will carry out best-practice UX processes and user-centred methods to design intuitive websites, apps and interfaces.
- $2180
- 5 Days
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone seeking to design digital products that provide optimal user experiences.
Course content
You will learn UX skills and theory and apply your knowledge to respond to a design brief, which requires you to design a website and test for usability.Introduction to UX Design
- Understand its origins and purpose
- Learn about the inner workings of the industry
- Work to a brief
Interaction Design
- Understand design frameworks, hierarchy, affordances and key design principles
- Create navigation systems and modal windows
- Design for search and retrieval and user flow
- Differentiate between logged-in and logged-out states
- Use Axure to build interactive wireframes
Usability Testing
- Understand the principles and benefits of usability testing
- Measure user experiences using quantitative and qualitative tests
- Develop test scripts
- Participate in usability testing workshops
- Write a usability test report
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Research and identify the user groups and archetypes for digital products
- Communicate design research with persona matrices and customer journey maps
- Design an intuitive navigation system with user-focused language
- Analyse and review interactive components of websites
- Design wireframes that communicate screen design and functionality
- Build interactive prototypes that function as a finished digital product
- Plan and conduct usability testing
Course focus can change depending on the requirements of the class. Where possible, requested topics will be included.
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Wordpress BasicThe WordPress Basic course teaches you how to design your own website. Following a step-by-step guide, you will learn how to use the core tools and functions in WordPress.com to build and manage appealing, well-performing websites.
- $320
- 1 Day
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone seeking to quickly and effectively build a WordPress website for personal or professional use.
Course content
You will design and build a WordPress website from scratch. You may draw on your own ideas, images and text files to create your site.Set-up
- Set up your own WordPress.com sub-domain
- Create homepages, pages and posts
- Add and format text and work with horizontal rules and lists
- Use the Media Library, CSS editor and themes to customise designs
- Link from text and images
- Use tags and categories
- Add and manage users
Content
- Introduction to WordPress and its features
- Learn what is possible on WordPress.com’s free platform
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Differentiate between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
- Setup a new WordPress website
- Add pages with images and text
- Use themes to alter website appearance
- Maintain your website and use its workflow features
- Manage user permissions to allow contributors to add content
Photography
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Creative Digital PhotographyThe Creative Digital Photography course teaches you how to use your digital SLR camera to its full capabilities. In this hands-on 12-week course, you will gain experience capturing all kinds of images under a range of conditions. Ideal for beginners and anyone looking to study our Diploma of Photo Imaging.
- $770
- 12 weeks
- In class Sydney
Start Dates
Temporarily unavailable, enquire to go on waitlistWho should attend?
Anyone with basic computer/internet skills seeking to learn the basics of photography.
Course Content
- Use your DSLR effectively
- Understand exposure and composition
- Work with different light
- Master post-production techniques in Adobe Lightroom
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand your camera and its full capabilities
- Know how to photograph in a range of conditions
Micro-credentials
All our micro-credentials are accredited units of study, giving you the option to stack them towards further study at your convenience and without the full commitment.Technology
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Blockchain
Course overview
This Micro-credential examines the core concepts and principles of blockchain and its emerging importance in areas such as financial services, smart contracts, supply chain logistics and other fields where an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way may be useful.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills in Blockchain.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 Weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 29 Mar, 12 Jul
Course content
- While not offering an examination of the deeper mathematical and cryptographic principles underlying blockchain technology, you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals and potential impacts of blockchain to implement a ‘secure by design’ distributed computing system with high fault tolerance. This will provide you a deeper understanding of the capabilities and limitations of blockchain technology, enabling you to assess which business problems it can potentially solve.
Course outcome
At the end of this micro-credential, you will be able to:- Apply the fundamental principles of blockchain to implement a ‘secure by design’ distributed computing system with high fault tolerance
- Mitigate risk based on the capabilities and limitations of blockchain technology
- Assess which business problems blockchain can help solve
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Cloud Computing
Course overview
This micro-credential provides a fundamental understanding of cloud computing, how it has evolved from traditional IT infrastructure and the business advantages and disadvantages that it brings.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills in Cloud Computing.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 31 May, 25 Oct
Course content
- You will gain knowledge of the different cloud segments and service models, architectures/platforms and cloud deployment models and of the key players active in the market
- Learn to assess how the various models can be applied to solve particular business problems and to make ‘fitness for purpose’ decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of user case needs
Course outcome
- Articulate and assess the different approaches to cloud computing infrastructures for your business
- Evaluate the different service and deployment models available to your business
- Design strategies based on use case needs
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Cybersecurity
Course overview
This Micro-credential introduces the principles of cybersecurity and explores the scale of the cybersecurity challenge globally, including the social factors informing individual, organisational and international attitudes.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamentals skills in Cybersecurity.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 15 Feb, 31 May, 13 Sep, 1 Nov
Course content
- You will examine risk and governance frameworks and cybersecurity strategies, create a risk treatment plan and an incident response plan, and review and apply cyber prevention strategies and techniques
- The entire development lifecycle of IT systems in a secure environment will be examined, including secure design methodologies, software development models, architecture design and industry ‘secure by design’ standards
Course outcome
- Analyse risks and apply frameworks to solve security challenges
- Create a risk treatment and response plan, and lifetime management plan
- Articulate and apply secure design methodologies to secure applications
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Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Course overview
This Micro-credential will introduce you to the areas of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills in data analytics and artifical intelligence.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Jul, 25 Oct
Course content
- You will gain insight into basic knowledge representation, problem-solving techniques and explore data science processes, data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation fundamentals that turn data analytics into insights to drive decision-making
- You will learn techniques and best practices in the analysis of data sets, which are useful for crucial organisation decisions
- You will explore how data and tools can be used to solve complex, real-world business problems through the application of machine learning, algorithms and other artificial intelligence techniques
- In addition, you will be challenged to understand the ethical and privacy issues related to machine learning and artificial intelligence
Course outcome
- Use data to develop and derive insights for decision making
- Apply the appropriate analysis techniques for your data sets
- Apply Machine Learning, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence solutions to problem solving
- Evaluate business solutions with regards to data usage and impacts in an ethical way
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Data Science Essentials 1
Course overview
Data Science Essentials 1 introduces you to the rapidly growing field of data science providing an overview of the fundamentals.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills in Data Science.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- During this course, you will learn to identify and propose solutions to problems in organisational contexts, and explore techniques, concepts and common tools used by data scientists to gather and analyse data
Course outcome
- Evaluate the role of data science in business and organisational contexts
- Identify the disciplines and careers that contribute to the field of data science
- Analyse specialised technical and theoretical knowledge of data science and explain its role in business decision-making
- Critically analyse a range of possible business or organizational issues and develop a constructive data science approach to solve them
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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Data Science Essentials 2
Course overview
Data Science Essentials 2 examines various processes used to identify different patterns in collected data and how to construct data sets to solve distinct data science problems.Who should attend?
- This course builds on the skills gained in Data Science Essentials 1.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- During this course you will learn to develop data into different models, evaluate these models and use them to create stories
- You will also learn to apply this knowledge to different domains and deploy the models created and refine them based on feedback and how to explore and rationalise ethical and privacy issues related to data science
Course outcome
- Examine the different stages of the data science life cycle including ethical and legal implications in data science
- Generate and transmit data models
- Apply them to construct stories about a business problem
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1
Course overview
Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1 explores several non-technical aspects of software development, especially pertaining to human behaviour and interactions to emphasise the human aspects of technology.
Who should attend?
- This course is specifically designed for software engineers wanting to develop their skills in the area of user centred design.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- The micro-credential covers the basic theories of knowledge, human cognition, ethical and moral values, creative aspects of the human mind and social interaction among human beings through a technological context. Students will use their existing knowledge and specialised skills to help formulate and suggest innovative solutions to problems that affect diverse societies
Course outcome
- Synthesise theoretical models of human knowledge
- Investigate moral philosophy to learn about real-world ethical actions
- Analyse ethical theories in ways that are sensitive to variations in cultural values
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 2
Course overview
Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 2 further explores several non-technical aspects of software development.Who should attend?
- This course builds on the skills gained in Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- Continuing from Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1, this subject dives further into the human-centred design space, covering advanced concepts such as differing knowledge, human cognition, regional ethical and moral values, creative aspects of the human mind and how different contextual instances shape design at a higher level
- You will use your existing knowledge, prior experience in Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1, and specialised skills to help research and develop innovative solutions to problems that affect diverse societies
Course outcome
- Examine and justify the political, social and cultural effects of design on human behaviour
- Develop critical thinking by using a creative design approach
- Investigate trends of human social groups, and societies to understand how people interact in various contexts
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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Secure By Design 1
Course overview
Secure By Design 1 deals with integrating the entire development lifecycle of IT systems in a secure environment through secure design methodologies, software development models, architecture design and industry standards such as OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project).Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to develop an awareness of the approaches and methodologies to secure technical solutions. This is ideal for IT and project specialists responsible for the design solution stage of a project.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- During this course you will explore the stages of lifecycle IT development
- You will learn and follow industry standard protocols, design methodologies, software development models, architecture design processes
Course outcome
- Demonstrate capabilities to incorporate security requirements in system specifications, design, development and testing phases of software development
- Administer the implementation of security controls, security risk mitigation approaches, and secure design architecture principles
- Explain Secure Development Lifecycle models and identify an appropriate model for a given situation
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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Secure By Design 2
Course overview
Secure By Design 2 continues the integration of the entire development lifecycle of IT systems in a secure environment through further investigation of secure design methodologies.Who should attend?
- This course builds on the skills gained in Secure by Design 1.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- Continuing from Secure by Design 1 — you will explore concepts such as secure failure, domain-driven design, and common cyber-attack techniques. This Micro-credential continues to explore the construction of security as a component of IT systems.
Course outcome
- Explain Secure Development Lifecycle models and identify appropriate models for a given situation
- Assess the maturity of secure systems development in the IT work environment
- Apply Security by Design industry-standard principles in real-time systems development
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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The Internet of Things
Course overview
This Micro-credential introduces the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the underlying connections between people, processes and platforms that can drive the digital transformation of organisations.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamentals skills to develop and understand how the Internet of Things can be used in a business context.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 31 May, 25 Oct
Course content
- You will be introduced to the key technological components underpinning IoT and how their implementation can serve a business strategy by increasing organisational efficiencies, improving synergies and driving productivity
- Throughout the micro-credential, you will learn and understand how to articulate how key IoT technologies can improve organisational productivity, recommend strategies for developing the necessary foundational capabilities to support the implementation of IoT technologies within an organisation and create a road map for the implementation of IoT in a business context
Course outcome
- Articulate how key IoT technologies can improve organisational productivity
- Recommend strategies to support IoT technologies within an organisation
- Develop a road map for the implementation of an IoT solution
Design Project Management
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Agile Mindset
Course overview
This Micro-credential introduces the principles of agile mindset methodologies for project management.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills in Agile Project Management.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 Weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 31 May, 13 Sep, 1 Nov.
Course content
- Agile mindset uses an iterative process that breaks down projects into small pieces that are completed in work sessions that run from the design phase to testing and quality assurance (QA). Agile mindset is a project management methodology that involves securing client feedback in every step of the project development process. During this course you will explore these processes and methodologies.
Course outcome
At the end of this micro-credential, you will be able to:- Critically evaluate a range of agile mindset methodologies and their suitability to particular types of projects
- Examine the processes, tools and artefacts used in agile mindset project management
- Discover which methods are most appropriate to the particular problems to be solved and how they can best contribute to project success.
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Design Thinking and Creative Intelligence
Course overview
In this Micro-credential, you will explore the Design Thinking and Creative Intelligence methodology as a framework for creative problem solving within the context of Digital Transformation.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamental skills of Design Thinking and Creative Intelligence.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Jul, 25 Oct
Course content
- You will be guided through the iterative design process of understanding through the lens of empathy, ideation, development and delivery. It will expand your problem-solving skills through the application of both creative and critical thinking skills and will explore concepts such as convergent and divergent thinking processes. You’ll develop the strategic thinking and entrepreneurial skills that are required for successful leadership and the implementation of innovative management practices.
Course outcome
- Explore the application of methodologies, processes and tools of problem-based learning within an interdisciplinary group
- Demonstrate autonomy, collaboration, and well-developed judgment and responsibility in the context of Digital Transformation
UX & Web
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Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1
Course overview
Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1 explores several non-technical aspects of software development, especially pertaining to human behaviour and interactions to emphasise the human aspects of technology.
Who should attend?
- This course is specifically designed for software engineers wanting to develop their skills in the area of user centred design.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- The micro-credential covers the basic theories of knowledge, human cognition, ethical and moral values, creative aspects of the human mind and social interaction among human beings through a technological context. Students will use their existing knowledge and specialised skills to help formulate and suggest innovative solutions to problems that affect diverse societies
Course outcome
- Synthesise theoretical models of human knowledge
- Investigate moral philosophy to learn about real-world ethical actions
- Analyse ethical theories in ways that are sensitive to variations in cultural values
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
-
Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 2
Course overview
Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 2 further explores several non-technical aspects of software development.Who should attend?
- This course builds on the skills gained in Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. Enquire now for specific course start dates.
Course content
- Continuing from Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1, this subject dives further into the human-centred design space, covering advanced concepts such as differing knowledge, human cognition, regional ethical and moral values, creative aspects of the human mind and how different contextual instances shape design at a higher level
- You will use your existing knowledge, prior experience in Human Centred Design for Software Engineers 1, and specialised skills to help research and develop innovative solutions to problems that affect diverse societies
Course outcome
- Examine and justify the political, social and cultural effects of design on human behaviour
- Develop critical thinking by using a creative design approach
- Investigate trends of human social groups, and societies to understand how people interact in various contexts
- Completion of this micro-credential as part of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence is subject to Academic approval
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User Experience
Course overview
This Micro-credential develops conceptual knowledge and skills in User Experience Design. Tackle the world of user experience and use industry-standard software and research methods to analyse both audience and content requirements.Who should attend?
- Anyone wanting to gain the fundamentals skills in User Experience.
- This course credits into further study, or can be taken stand alone.
Key information
- $1,299
- Credits into further study
- 6 weeks
- Online
- Start dates: Classes run in 6-week blocks. 2021 Class Dates 31 May, 13 Sep, 1 Nov
Course content
- You will examine qualitative and quantitative research methods and explore personas, mindsets, customer journeys and user touchpoints. You will develop your knowledge and skill set in creating usable and user-centred design experiences and gain insight into the processes that lead to improved user experience and its application in both physical and online environments
Course outcome
- Use industry-standard software to develop user experience solutions
- Apply a variety of research methods and analysis techniques
- Develop personas, customer journeys and design fit for purpose user experience solutions
Single subjects
Your first step to an accredited Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree, single subjects are perfect for anyone who wants to upskill fast.-
Design Thinking for Education (DTE401)This course explores the origins and processes of design thinking and its use across a range of disciplines and contexts. You will use design thinking to identify and address an issue within your own professional context. As a result of this process, you will reach an advanced understanding of potential roles as innovators and leaders in education.
Key information
- $2,450
- This is the first subject in our Graduate Certificate of Education with specialisations in Autism, Learning Differences or Mental Health; and Master of Special Education
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
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Dyslexia (DYX403)Viewed across a spectrum, dyslexia can be difficult to recognise. By expanding on your understanding of its traits, you will uncover its complexity. You will be presented with perspectives from the lived experience of individuals and parents with varying contexts and levels of support requirements. This understanding will create a platform for you to apply contemporary practices of support in the classroom.
Key information
- $2,450
- This is a core subject in our Graduate Certificate of Education (Learning Differences) and Special Education
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
Enquire now
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Learning Differences (LDF402)This course is designed to develop your understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people with a range of learning differences. Analyse traits across a range of conditions and study the evolution of interventions and support, as a platform for future development in the space.
Key information
- $2,450
- This is the first subject in our Graduate Certificate of Education (Learning Differences)
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
Enquire now
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Person First in Autism (PFA401)This course will develop your knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with autism throughout their education. Torrens uses a person-first approach to introduce relevant problem-solving and active listening skills. You will interact with a range of experiential perspectives of autism, using interviews and scenarios to develop your understanding of the person-first approach.
Key information
- $2,450
- This is the first subject in our Graduate Certificate of Education (Autism)
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
Enquire now
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Introduction to Mental Health Conditions (IMH402)In this short course, you will be introduced to a range of mental health conditions. The person-first approach is used in this subject to introduce the problem-solving skills required when supporting an individual with anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
Key information
- $2,450
- This is the first subject in our Graduate Certificate of Education (Mental Health)
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
Enquire now
Graduate certificates
Graduate certificates are the perfect way to master a specific subject area. Graduate in as little as 12 weeks leveraging years of experience with courses built and taught by industry leaders.
Business
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Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Get a head start on your MBA with an understanding of leadership and business management concepts.
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Graduate Certificate of Global Project Management
Become a certified project manager and build credits towards a Masters degree in this field.
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Design
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Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence
Enhance your career with key in-demand skills; AI, IoT, cybersecurity, design and agile thinking.
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Graduate Certificate of Software Engineering
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Graduate Certificate in UX and Web Design
Extend your understanding of web-design principles and user-experience design for web, apps or IOT.
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Graduate Certificate of Design
Extend your knowledge by building on your academic background or professional work experience.
Education
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Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
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Graduate Certificate of Education (Autism)
Learn how to create supportive and effective learning environments for people on the Autism spectrum.
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Graduate Certificate of Education (Innovation and Change)
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Graduate Certificate of Education (Learning Differences)
This course highlights diversity in learning differences, providing skills for support and teaching.
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Graduate Certificate of Education (Mental Health)
Learn how to apply positive support for mental health in a range of educational environments.
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Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
Health
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Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Learn the theoretical, practical, and communication skills required for a career in counselling.
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Graduate Certificate of Public Health
Get a stand-alone qualification or a pathway to a Graduate Diploma or Master of Public Health.
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Hospitality
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Graduate Certificate of Revenue Management
Graduate with experience and in-depth knowledge of Revenue Management in an accommodation context.
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Project Management
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Graduate Certificate of Global Project Management
Become a certified project manager and build credits towards a Masters degree in this field.
Learn more
Technology
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Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Creative Intelligence
Enhance your career with key in-demand skills; AI, IoT, cybersecurity, design and agile thinking.
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Graduate Certificate in UX and Web Design
Extend your understanding of web-design principles and user-experience design for web, apps or IOT.
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Graduate Certificate of Software Engineering
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