At UniSQ, we know how to support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers.
Whether you aim to bridge knowledge gaps in your present role, develop a specialised skill set to enhance your immediate job prospects, or strengthen your expertise for sustained employability, UniSQ short courses and workshops cater to your needs.
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UniSQ short courses and workshops provide you with skills that are valued and aligned with in-demand industry needs.
Our short courses are designed to equip you with the skills and assurance needed to make a more significant contribution in your workplace.
Expert university education with lower costs and commitment.
University short courses are specialised training programs designed to enhance your skillset in specific areas. These courses are ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge, develop specialised skills, or strengthen expertise for sustained employability.
At UniSQ, we have a wide range of short courses across various disciplines, many of which are delivered entirely online. Microcredential short courses are bite-sized pieces of learning, blending professional development with the academic rigour of a university environment.
A digital badge is a form of credential – a digital certification indicating an area of knowledge. Students who successfully complete an online short course will receive a digital badge for use on their LinkedIn, website, or resumé.
UniSQ uses My eQuals to issue microcredential short course badges. This is the official platform of Australian and New Zealand tertiary education providers. It provides secure access to all certified official transcripts and degree documentation.
Through My eQuals students can access their digital badges alongside any Australian or New Zealand degree documentation they have already earnt or may earn in the future.
The microcredential course levels used on this website are based on the Dreyfus Model which align with those on the National Microcredential Marketplace, MicroCred Seeker. They include:
The material for this course has been designed for students who are at the first stage of skill acquisition and have little or no experience with the subject.
The material for this course has been designed for students who are at the first stage of skill acquisition and have some prior basic knowledge or experience with the subject.
The material for this course has been designed for students who have mastered the basics but have not yet become proficient. Students must have studied the course material before (at advanced beginner level) or have relevant industry experience.
The material for this course has been designed for students who have already demonstrated a high level of skill in the subject matter. Students must have relevant experience and/or have studied the course material before (at competent level).
The material for this course has been designed for students who are already highly skilled at the topic being taught. This is likely to have been achieved through extensive industry experience and previous study at an advanced level.
Students who withdraw before the third business day of the first week of the online course are eligible for a full refund of the course fee. After this, students may withdraw from the course but will be ineligible for a refund.
For courses delivered as part of the Federal Government Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education, students will be able to withdraw from the course up until the census date, without financial penalty.
In order to be eligible to enrol in a UniSQ microcredential short course, we require:
UniSQ microcredential course duration is between 4 and 14 weeks (depending on the specific course). This includes content, readings, activities, your extra reading and completing the assessment.
You will have access to the entire course from your first day and are able to complete the content at your own pace within the study period.
On successful completion of four UniSQ microcredential courses from the same course suite (i.e. the first six letters and numbers of the course codes are the same), eligible students can apply to the University of Southern Queensland to have this recognised as 1 unit of credit towards an existing UniSQ degree program.
Successful completion of courses delivered as part of the Federal Government Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education, will result in the award of 2 units of credit, that eligible students may be able to have recognised as credit towards an existing UniSQ degree program.
To gain admission into a UniSQ degree program where credit is applicable will also require meeting the entry requirements of the degree. Contact UniSQ for further information.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Free call: 1800 269 500
Email: study@unisq.edu.au
