Boost your career with a university short course.
From cutting-edge microcredentials and specialised single subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate certificates – we've got your upskilling needs covered.
Fit learning around your life. With online courses and expert instructors, you can study at your convenience. And the best part? These courses give you credit if you decide to pursue a related course later on.
Thinking about taking a short course? We've got the right course tailored just for you.
Short courses are a fantastic way to earn yourself an exciting new qualification. Plus, they’re a super quick way to build up skills. Not only are short courses incredibly flexible, but they're available across almost every field you can think of in a huge range of subject areas.
Whether you're a working professional, an international student, mature age or you've just graduated, a short course could be just the thing to boost your career!
But what are short courses? They’re specialised, short-term learning programs offering certificates or microcredentials.
Here are some of the most popular short courses on offer:
Whichever direction you choose, your short course will offer you a chance to develop lots of different skills. Plus, it’ll open up a variety of career pathways – whether you're after a brand new job or you want to upskill in the role you already have.
Take a glance at some of the short programs of study on offer.
Did you know: many of our courses are industry-aligned and designed in partnership with some of the biggest names in the business!
| Short course study area | Potential career options |
|---|---|
| Business and management | Human resource management, leadership, risk assessment, management planning or moving into the public sector |
| IT and digital skills | Cybersecurity, data science, social media and digital marketing or the field of artificial intelligence |
| Safety and health | Workplace health and safety, First Nations health, aged care, midwifery, critical care or other nursing field specialisations |
| Industry and trade | Animal and veterinary care, agriculture, child care and early learning education or other specialised teaching roles |
A short course offers a very flexible way to study whenever and wherever suits you. Here’s what you can expect:
A short course can provide you with industry-recognised qualifications and a new career pathway.
Depending on the course you’d like to enrol in, there are different requirements. Think about your current knowledge, skills, and academic eligibility, including any qualifications you already have.
If you’re a high school student, current student, or even a student at another uni, there are many ways for you to get into the course of your dreams with us. For school leavers, a study skills course might be ideal. Want to upskill in a current role? Look no further than our microcredentials courses.
If you’re interested in enrolling in a short course, your best bet is to check out the entry requirements and enrolment dates for that course. They're all different, and many short courses have enrolment periods that happen three or more times a year, so if you've just missed out, don't worry! It'll open again soon.
Remember to check the academic calendar. Make sure you put all application deadlines on your wall calendar - and circle it in highlighter! You don't want to miss out on getting your application in on time. Speaking of not missing out, make sure you apply for any financial support you're entitled to, like VET student loans.
We're here for our students to excel both academically and professionally, no matter what course they’re enrolled in. Here's what to expect when studying a short course with us:
Short courses are the perfect way to add a new string to your bow. Upskill, gain new qualifications and learn with a range of flexible study options.
If all this has given you food for thought then why not consider taking advantage of the wide range of short courses available?
If you’re ready to enrol, take advantage of the great range of available learning solutions we offer. Get in touch today and start the ball rolling. We’d love to hear from you.
They’re both excellent ways of picking up qualifications in a relatively short space of time – allowing you to develop skills and knowledge to take you forward in your career.
However, they’re a bit different from each other. A microcredential might be completed in as little as 10 weeks. Short course content can last up to 6 months.
Yes, there are. VET student loans are available as a subsidised training option if you need a little extra funding to complete your course.
There are a wealth of benefits when international students take on a short course. You'll get an enhanced study experience that introduces you to a range of study methods. You'll get to experience our campus culture, and immerse yourself in the regions, getting a different experience of Australia than you would at other unis.
You can also improve your English language skills and prepare yourself for a variety of other courses with us at Charles Sturt, with the added bonus that now you know how our academic structure works!
