Course seeker: find a Deakin short course to upskill in your career

You can now study a broad range of short courses at Deakin that focus on upskilling you in areas of demand, achieving professional compliance in your field or developing transferable skills that are all delivered by industry professionals.

Are you a course seeker?

In 2021, Deakin University is offering a range of low-cost postgraduate short courses with financial support from the Australian Government. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, our short courses will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to boost your job opportunities.

You’ll go from the classroom to career with the skills employers want for a fraction of the usual price.

Find out more about Deakin's government subsidised short courses

Supporting your professional development

Whether you're a course seeker looking to get ahead or retrain and look at a new path, Deakin's short courses can help you in different ways.

We offer single units across a range of industries to help future-proof your career, including compliance modules in financial planning and law.

Browse our handbook to find a unit that suits your needs

Have your strengths recognised

Microcredentials are another simple way to add to your toolkit. These flexible short courses give you the benefit of real-world learning without committing to a full-time study load.

You'll learn from industry leaders and develop specialised skills specific to your career.

Learn more about how microcredentials could help you succeed

Choosing the right step

If you’re a course seeker, but you’re not sure which path is right for you, our experts can help! Contact us to discuss your options and how you can tailor your study to your career.

Not sure where to start? Explore all of our short courses in one place