Continuing professional development (CPD) is a requirement in some careers but even if your job doesn’t rely on CPD it’s still a good idea to complete short courses to keep your skills fresh and up-to-date. A string of short courses also adds to your value in the work place because employers (current and potential) will be impressed by your dedication to self-improvement.
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PRINCE2® Foundation
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
If you are looking to learn an introductory knowledge of the PRINCE2 methodologies and develop a solid understanding of how these can improve a project, the PRINCE2 Foundation course is for you. Becoming a PRINCE2 practitioner Teaches the basics of pro...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Project Coordinator +1
Systems Admin Collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
This collection is packed with all the certifications you need to kickstart your career in IT. Our systems admin collection is for passionate individuals that have a desire to learn and would like to gain knowledge of a wide range of areas. Our dedicat...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Cyber Security Career Starter Course Collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
From IT fundamentals to career ready, this collection is aimed at anyone who is concerned with the integrity of the network infrastructure within an organisation. The Cyber Security Career Starter collection consists of industry-leading certifications...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Cyber security professional
PMI Agile Project Management
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Agile is a topic of growing importance in project management. Project management practitioners increasingly embrace agile as a technique for managing successful projects. By successfully completing the Agile Certified Practitioner, you’ll be recognised...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Construction
Certified Associate in Project Management – CAPM
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Looking to become a project manager? With a predicted 22 million project management roles to be available globally by 2027, there’s no better time to get involved. The CAPM certification allows you to easily apply your learnt skills to your practical,...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Construction +4
Networking Career Starter Collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
The Networking Career Starter collection is designed to equip you with the skills needed to launch your networking career. The collection covers the basics of networking, security, routing and switching. Each course in the collection is certified by a...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes IT and Networking professional
IT Project Management Collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Split into 3 levels of competency, the IT Project Management collection is suitable for individuals with all backgrounds of of experience – choose from entry, intermediate or advanced level course collections as detailed on the following pages. T...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes IT Project Manager
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
This is the new, consolidated CCNA. The course covers a wide range of fundamentals based on the latest technologies, software development skills and job roles. CCNA covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, wireless LAN controlle...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Networking Specialist
Code+ Full Stack Software Development Package
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Code+ Full Stack Software Development package is the most compelling career-ready coding package to rival anything else on the market. No prior coding experience is needed as Code+ takes you from novice to pro. Code+ is so much more than a course – it’...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Full Stack Software Develope... +3
AWS Cloud Collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) are the market leader in Cloud services. Our AWS Cloud collection will give you the full grounding, knowledge and industry recognised certifications needed to enter the cloud job market as an AWS specialist, from where you can...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes AWS Engineer +4
Cloud Career Starter collection
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Cloud roles are the most in-demand within the tech industry, and the sector is now worth an estimated $321 billion USD. The average starting salary for a Cloud-based job role is $130k, meaning this career path will be extremely rewarding. Our bespoke C...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Cloud Administrator +2
Complete Lash & Brow Mastery Certificate + Beauty Business Fundamentals
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Build a successful lash and brow business with guidance from inspiring beauty entrepreneurs! Learn popular lash and brow treatments and develop vital business skills with a dedicated industry mentor by your side. Comes with a fully stocked lash and bro...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Eyebrow technician +5
Advanced Makeup Artistry + Beauty Business Fundamentals
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Kickstart your career as a professional makeup artist with tricks and tips from Australia’s industry pros! Learn the artistic and technical skills required to create stunning makeup looks and develop essential business skills with a dedicated industry...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Freelance makeup artist +4
Advanced Makeup Artistry
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Take your makeup game to the next level with tricks and tips from Australia’s leading makeup artists! Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career as a makeup artist or simply passionate about beauty, this flexible and engaging short course will giv...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Freelance makeup artist +5
Photography Essentials: Capture the Moment
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Want to develop your artistic and technical photography skills? In Ulleo’s short course, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your camera and use light, colour and composition to create photos that make an impact. You’ll also learn how to refine you...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Freelance Photographer +8
Complete Lash & Brow Mastery Certificate
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Kickstart your career with Australia’s most complete and up-to-date lash and brow course. Learn the most popular lash and brow treatments with a dedicated industry mentor by your side. Comes with a fully stocked lash and brow kit from Lycon and Elleeba...
Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Eyebrow technician +7
Start Your Own Business with Xero
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Get a head start on running your own business. Complete this course and you’ll be perfectly set up to launch your business. Combined with our excellent Certificate in Xero, you’ll learn the proven, practical skills to help you generate new clients, inc...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +1
Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Master the skills to transform people’s lives. Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health. This bundle includes the Advanced Certifi...
in partnership with
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +3
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Advanced Certificate in Medical Secretary ADMA1034
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
Become a Certified Medical Secretary and learn medical language the easy way. Developed by health experts, this Career Academy course will teach you how to use Microsoft Office in managing the day-to-day running of a medical practice. You’ll have the o...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Advanced Certificate in Psychology & Counselling
Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.
This internationally recognised qualification can open so many doors. It will enable you to learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help people work through their problems and issues with counselling. This comprehensive A...
Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Counselor +1
Looking for a short course?
With a huge range of short courses from Australia's leading online providers, you will be sure to find a course that's perfect for you.
Online Short courses also available
You can take your pick of TAFE short courses in Australia. TAFE short courses are usually designed to complement certificate or diploma programs but there are also stand-alone courses for people who want to learn more about their hobbies. Many of these courses are offered online but you can attend classes or arrange for special corporate short courses at your office.
You can also find university short courses along the lines of digital photography, feng shui and bridal makeup. Once again, university short courses usually add to or complement existing programs but many universities also offer one-off lectures on specialist subjects by experts in that field.
Short courses are great for professional and self-improvement and their benefits have long-term rather than short-term effects. Tafecourses.com.au promotes a range of online and classroom-based TAFE and university short courses in Australia. Ensure that you’re always up to date with what’s new and happening in your industry; enquire about a short course now.
Professional Short Courses
Nothing in life stands still and, while certain professions will always remain largely unchanged, all industries evolve to some degree to accommodate new technology, new ways of living, new morals, principles and changing regulations and standards. Short courses help busy professionals keep abreast of these changes so that they remain competitive and can continue to operate within the letter of the law.
Financial services professions are particularly subject to changes, as international organisations refine best business practices and local governments tinker with tax laws. This means that those in bookkeeping, accounting and insurance have to attend short courses at least once a year; more if there has been significant financial upheaval.
Jobs that are heavily reliant on technology are also subject to frequent change and, unsurprisingly, frequently updated short courses. Obviously, this means that IT guys have to make a concerted effort to know about the latest developments, but other careers are also affected. For example, people in graphic design, engineering and even healthcare should be on constant alert for upcoming short courses in their fields.
Even if you work in a field that isn’t subject to a great deal of change, new software can come along and completely change the way businesses are operated. In this case companies arrange for in-house short courses or send their entire marketing or admin departments off for training on the latest versions of Microsoft Office or MYOB.
Recreational Short Courses
It’s not all work and no play as far as short courses are concerned. Many of the top TAFE institutes in Australia offer short courses designed to help people learn more about their hobbies and, possibly, turn their hobbies in small side businesses. For example, Chisholm has short courses on cupcake art and drawing; Monash has short courses on the scientific principles of ghost research and acting; Holmesglen has short courses on beauty therapy and makeup.
Some personal interest short courses can lead more in-depth study, for example, someone with an interest in photography might take one of the short courses from RMIT in Melbourne and then decide to sign up for an online TAFE diploma so they can open their own photographic studio in Sydney. Or someone in Brisbane who just wants to learn how to give great massages to her friends might move from head and relaxation massage short courses to a university degree in sports therapy, specialising in sports massage.
Whether you want to improve your creative writing skills for your own interest, or you need to update your project management skills to land a new job, or your boss wants you to learn about the latest graphic design software, there are short courses all over Australia, from Brisbane (QLD), Sydney (NSW) and Canberra (ACT) and Melbourne (VIC) to Adelaide (SA), Perth (WA), Darwin (NT) and Hobart (TAS).
