Fast, affordable courses for now
Our new stackable short courses are changing the face of university study, enabling you to prioritise what you learn, when. Providing specific, industry-based skills you need right now, with the added benefit of credit towards a Deakin degree^ if you ever choose to take your study further, our stackable short courses will fast-track your skills development and maximise your career potential.
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 by industry
Recognised and valued by industry and employers alike, each course has been co-designed with industry experts and partners, to meet your career goals and their employment needs.
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, accredited 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.
Designed by industry experts




What is a stackable short course?
Our stackable short courses enable you to choose how far and wide you take your learning, whether you want to study just one stackable short course, or string together multiple and build towards a Deakin degree. Study online, start any time and take full control over how much or how little you study.
Courses
Delivered 100% online via our renowned, purpose-built learning platform and created to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in rapidly growing industries. With Deakin stackable short courses, you can upskill fast in key areas of demand and make an immediate impact with your newfound knowledge.
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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!
Deepak Arotha
Project Management
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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.
# ARWU Rankings 2019.