Short courses
Test out a new career path, brush up on your skills, or unlock your creative talents with a short course. Our short courses are designed to give you an introduction into a new area without the time and cost of a formal qualification.
When you complete a short course you'll receive a Statement of Participation. While our short courses aren't accredited, they'll give you targeted skills that you can use in your personal or professional life.
If want to get the skills but aren't worried about getting the piece of paper, then a non-accredited short course could be right for you.
Popular short courses
Apply for an Owner Builder Permit upon completion of this accredited course developed in conjunction with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Learn how to produce 2D drawings, 3D models and digital presentations using the industry-standard BIM software Autodesk Revit.
This introductory short course designed for small business introduces the basic concepts of marketing to small business operators in order for the best promotional opportunities to be determined.
Gain the basic knowledge for a data entry position with MYOB from basics through to intermediate level.
This course is an introduction to the Digital SLR (DSLR) camera and the related principles of photography.
This course meets the Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensing requirements for a Completed Residential Building Inspection Licence.
This course is designed to assist you in improving your expertise and developing your skills further by mastering the tools and features in the Microsoft Office programs.
Conducted in our fully-equipped, industry-style jewellery workshop this one-week course will give you hands-on training in saw piercing, ring formation, silver soldering, chain making, and technical drawing.
Popular short courses
Apply for an Owner Builder Permit upon completion of this accredited course developed in conjunction with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Learn how to produce 2D drawings, 3D models and digital presentations using the industry-standard BIM software Autodesk Revit.
This introductory short course designed for small business introduces the basic concepts of marketing to small business operators in order for the best promotional opportunities to be determined.
Gain the basic knowledge for a data entry position with MYOB from basics through to intermediate level.
This course is an introduction to the Digital SLR (DSLR) camera and the related principles of photography.
This course meets the Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensing requirements for a Completed Residential Building Inspection Licence.
This course is designed to assist you in improving your expertise and developing your skills further by mastering the tools and features in the Microsoft Office programs.
Conducted in our fully-equipped, industry-style jewellery workshop this one-week course will give you hands-on training in saw piercing, ring formation, silver soldering, chain making, and technical drawing.
Skill sets
Skill sets are accredited short courses, workplace licences and certifications that are recognised by industry and lead to a qualification. They're a great way to quickly build on existing skills or re-train in a new area without committing to a full qualification.
When you successfully complete a skill set you'll be issued with a Statement of Attainment which is a nationally-recognised certification. Because the units you complete in skill set are accredited, they can give you credit towards a related qualification such as a certificate or diploma if you choose to continue your studies in the future.
If getting the qualification is as important to you as getting the skills, then an accredited skill set might be the right choice for you.
Popular skill sets
This accredited skill set covers the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
Become a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) with this accredited skill set. This course will allow you to volunteer your services by witnessing documents and hearing basic court matters.
Complement your trade knowledge with business acumen with this course.
Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course that will give you the skills to confidently respond in a medical emergency in the workplace or community.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) provides you with the skills and knowledge to serve alcohol legally and responsibly in a licensed venue in Queensland.
Get the skills you need to apply for your Restricted Electrical Licence (REL).
This program will teach you everything you need to know to comply with current occupational health and safety legislation and work confidently at heights.
This course is a basic requirement to gain your food safety certificate. Successful completion of this course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to work as a qualified food safety supervisor.
Popular skill sets
This accredited skill set covers the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
Become a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) with this accredited skill set. This course will allow you to volunteer your services by witnessing documents and hearing basic court matters.
Complement your trade knowledge with business acumen with this course.
Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course that will give you the skills to confidently respond in a medical emergency in the workplace or community.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) provides you with the skills and knowledge to serve alcohol legally and responsibly in a licensed venue in Queensland.
Get the skills you need to apply for your Restricted Electrical Licence (REL).
This program will teach you everything you need to know to comply with current occupational health and safety legislation and work confidently at heights.
This course is a basic requirement to gain your food safety certificate. Successful completion of this course will give you the basic knowledge and skills required to work as a qualified food safety supervisor.
COVID Safe skill sets
COVID-19 has impacted infection control standards in a range of job roles across the economy. With our COVID Safe skill sets you can ensure you and your staff return to work with the skills and knowledge to implement strategies and practices to help safeguard yourself, your colleagues and your customers from COVID-19. In addition to our COVID Safe skill sets, we also offer COVID Safe micro-credentials for the hospitality and personal services industries.
Popular COVID safe skill sets
Designed for people who work in the community services or health industries, this course will teach you how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in the workplace.
Designed for new or existing worker in the retail industry, this course will teach you how to identify, separate, and clean contaminated zones with a heightened level of diligence.
Designed for new or existing workers in the food handling industry, this skill set is useful for any workers who are in contact with food or preparing food such as in hospitality, sporting groups or canteens.
Designed for new or existing worker in the transport and logistics industry, this course will teach you how to respond to infection risks in the workplace as well as identify, separate, and clean contaminated zones with a heightened level of diligence.
Popular COVID safe skill sets
Designed for people who work in the community services or health industries, this course will teach you how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in the workplace.
Designed for new or existing worker in the retail industry, this course will teach you how to identify, separate, and clean contaminated zones with a heightened level of diligence.
Designed for new or existing workers in the food handling industry, this skill set is useful for any workers who are in contact with food or preparing food such as in hospitality, sporting groups or canteens.
Designed for new or existing worker in the transport and logistics industry, this course will teach you how to respond to infection risks in the workplace as well as identify, separate, and clean contaminated zones with a heightened level of diligence.
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials offer fast and affordable professional development training. With some courses taking as little as one hour to complete, you can ensure you keep up to date with the latest skills and trends in your industry.
These highly-targeted courses deliver just-in-time training, allowing you to develop the in-demand skills employers need in today's rapidly changing job market. Our range of micro-credentials are also affordable, with some of them attracting Queensland Government funding.
When you complete a micro-credential you'll receive a digital badge, a powerful signal of your professional capability that you can share with your networks and prospective employers.
Learn more about micro-credentials View micro-credential courses
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