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Stackable short courses
Get the skills you need now
Study a flexible, fast and affordable online course to maximise your career potential. We've designed them to stack together as credit towards a full Deakin postgraduate degree.
Find a fast, affordable stackable course
Our new stackable short courses redefine university study, letting you prioritise what you learn, when. Designed with industry input, these 100% online courses deliver in-demand skills for immediate impact while offering credit towards a Deakin degree.* Choose flexible, on-demand learning or live, interactive online masterclasses to fast-track your career potential.
An innovative learning structure delivered by a leading university
Ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide and with more than 40 years’ experience in distance and online education, we are proud to be adding this unique study format to our repertoire and providing more choice for your learning experience.
I found the sessions very informative and insightful. Each session thoroughly covered project management topics and unpacked useful tools that I can apply immediately in real life. Thank you for all the great learnings!
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Unlock your potential with a stackable short course
Our stackable short courses are revolutionising university study by giving you control over what and when you learn. These courses equip you with industry-specific skills and offer credit towards a Deakin degree* should you wish to pursue further study. Fast-track your skills development and enhance your career potential with flexibility and real-world expertise.
Skills for now, credit for later
The ideal way to fill a knowledge gap in your current role, develop a specific set of skills, or gradually strengthen your expertise. Upskill fast and build credit towards your longer-term career and study goals on a timeline that suits you.
Co-designed with industry
Recognised and valued by industry, our courses are co-designed with experts to align with your career goals and employer needs. Collaborators include W3.Digital, The Healthy Organisation, Out of the Box Executive, Managing Your Message and more.
Fast and affordable
Get the rapid knowledge growth you need now (without breaking the bank) to maximise your career potential and ensure long-term employability. Develop highly sought-after skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
Flexible postgraduate study
A fully customisable study experience, each course can be undertaken individually or in parallel with others. Complete one for a standalone credential or stack multiple courses as part of a full Deakin postgraduate degree.
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*Subject to successful completion of the short course and meeting Deakin’s award course admission and selection requirements, including English language proficiency requirements.
Limits on elective space in a destination degree are outlined in specific degrees’ course rules within the Deakin University Handbook. Typically, a maximum of four stackable short courses can be used as credit (2 credit points) towards a masters; and two stackable short courses can be used as credit (1 credit point) towards graduate certificates and diplomas.
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