Why study a short course at Deakin

Whether you want to fill a gap in your current knowledge or build expertise for long-term employability, our comprehensive range of accredited, affordable and accessible short courses can help you achieve your career goals.

Experience flexible learning

Our premium online learning platform, backed by the top-rated tech support in the country,* facilitates study at your leisure and interaction with lecturers and other students.

Get in-demand skills

Our courses are designed to meet the demand for skilled professionals in growth industries, so you can be confident you’ll gain highly sought-after skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Learn from experts

Our courses are designed to meet the demand for skilled professionals in growth industries, so you can be confident you’ll gain highly sought-after skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Stack courses towards a Deakin degree

Stack courses towards a Deakin degree

Deakin stackable short courses have been designed for maximum flexibility. Uplift a particular skillset with one short course for a standalone microcredential or stack multiple towards a full Deakin degree.

Free online short courses

Free online short courses

Upskill in your downtime with a free online course. You’ll build valuable work and life skills to utilise in your career now and into the future.

Addressing the need for mental health experts

Interested in continuing professional development for health practitioners? We offer accredited short courses, delivered via FutureLearn, that can help you make a positive impact on your clients' mental health and wellbeing.

Professional development single units

From introductory to intensive, Deakin’s range of professional development single units are designed to boost your employability and futureproof your career.

Communication and creative arts

Is there a passion you'd like to explore further through formal study?

Communication and creative arts

Financial planning

Are you a financial adviser aiming to become Financial Adviser Standards compliant?

Financial planning

Health

Do you want to help improve community health, wellbeing and inclusiveness?

Health

Law

Do you need to complete VLAB units to qualify for legal practice in Victoria?

Law

MBA intensive units

Fill a knowledge gap and experience the Deakin MBA with a residential intensive single unit.

MBA intensive units
 

#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment

 

#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction

 

#1 Victorian uni for student support

 

#1 Victorian uni for facilities and resources

 

Top 200 universities worldwide

 

#1 sport science school in the world

 

#11 in the world for education

 

#15 in the world for nursing

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Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you about professional development opportunities available with our short courses.

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