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Professional practice credentials
Deakin’s professional practice credentials are an opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge you’ve developed through learning, work and experience.
Earn a professional practice credential
Deakin’s professional practice credentials aren’t something you study for. You’ve already earned them with everything you’ve done in your career. Our team of experts will evaluate your prior learning and achievements to award you a micro-credential that can boost your career.
Why obtain a professional practice credential
Deakin’s professional practice credentials are globally recognised acknowledgements of your professional capabilities and achievements. They align to international qualifications and industry skills frameworks, meaning they are industry-relevant, globally recognised and tailored specifically to put you ahead of the pack.
Pathways to further study
If you are a professional without a degree who wants formal recognition of your experience, skills and knowledge, Deakin’s professional practice degrees are designed for you! Our micro-credentials can be a first step into one of these degrees.
How do credentials work?
Obtaining one of our micro-credentials doesn’t require coursework or classroom time. You just need to take some time to reflect on your experience:
- Choose the professional practice credential you want to be assessed on.
- Gather evidence of your work to be submitted with your application.
- Submit a written narrative that tells a story of your achievements.
- Complete a recorded video testimony where you’ll answer set questions about your skills.
- When you receive your credential, make sure you include it on your CV and add the digital badge to your LinkedIn profile.
What evidence will I need to provide?
It depends on the credential you are applying for. We are looking for documentation that tells your professional story like reports you’ve written for projects you’ve managed, awards you have won or even emails from your manager outlining your expertise.
See how easy it is to apply
By just following a few simple steps, you can get formal recognition of your expertise!
What can I get a professional practice credential for?
Our suite of micro-credentials covers skills applicable to our modern, rapidly evolving global landscape. They include employability skills such as problem-solving and communication, to leadership and technical knowledge skills such as digital marketing and data analytics. Credentials are benchmarked against the Australian Qualifications Framework and awarded at practitioner, advanced or expert level.
