Short courses and microcredentials

Build new and in-demand skills with RMIT short courses and microcredentials – standalone learning with online and in-person options designed to support your personal and career goals.

These laser-focused learning opportunities are designed to supplement your academic and life experience with practical, up-to-date knowledge and skills that will be immediately applicable to your work and career. Learn hands-on with a class of like-minded peers or move at your own pace, across a broad range of topic areas including marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), health and education.

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Preparation for Casual Relief Teaching

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 29 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $395 | Duration 20-45 hours | Online

This short course supplements traditional teacher education by preparing you for full-time classroom work as a casual relief teacher (CRT).

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Brand Experience

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 13 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1600 | Duration 6 weeks | Online

Differentiate your brand from the competition by creating and deploying a unique brand promise that is experienced at every customer touchpoint.

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Revit Architecture – Level 1

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 12 Oct 2024 - 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1260 | Duration 26 hours | In person

Build experience with Revit Architecture, a robust 2D/3D modelling tool. Using theory, demos and practical exercises, this course offers a foundation in modelling commands and software capabilities.

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Cyber Security Foundations for Business Professionals

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 22 Oct 2024 - 23 Jan 2025
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1650 | Duration 12 weeks | Online

This microcredential is designed for business professionals seeking skills in cyber security governance and risk management to support their transition to roles in the cyber security sector.

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HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 15 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1200 | Duration 40 hours | In person

This WorkSafe-approved course empowers Health and Safety Representative (HSRs) with skills, knowledge and the confidence to effectively represent the members of their designated work group.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 1 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $260 | Duration 50 minutes | In person

To be eligible to sit for this assessment, you must have (a) successfully completed the relevant Class 2 assessment or (b) hold a current Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence Class 2.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 2 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $290 | Duration 75 minutes | In person

This assessment is suitable for trades such as plumbers, mechanical fitters, and refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics.

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AutoCAD - Level 2

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Dec 2024 - 05 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1260 | Duration 28 hours | In person

Hone drawing skills with AutoCAD (Windows). This course includes both hands-on exercises and expert-led demos covering advanced techniques, to improve productivity and complexity.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 1 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 07 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $260 | Duration 50 minutes | In person

To be eligible to sit for this assessment, you must have (a) successfully completed the relevant Class 2 assessment or (b) hold a current Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence Class 2.

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Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 09 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $750 - $900 | Duration 24 hours | In person

The Plumbing Registration Exam assesses the skills and knowledge required for registered plumbers. Assessment-only format.

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Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration repeat

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 10 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $150 | Duration 24 hours | In person

This exam is for people who have previously attempted the Plumbing Registration Exams and are required to be examined again in one or more relevant classes of plumbing work.

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Revit Architecture – Level 1

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 12 Oct 2024 - 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1260 | Duration 26 hours | In person

Build experience with Revit Architecture, a robust 2D/3D modelling tool. Using theory, demos and practical exercises, this course offers a foundation in modelling commands and software capabilities.

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AutoCAD - Level 2

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Dec 2024 - 05 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1260 | Duration 28 hours | In person

Hone drawing skills with AutoCAD (Windows). This course includes both hands-on exercises and expert-led demos covering advanced techniques, to improve productivity and complexity.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 1 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $260 | Duration 50 minutes | In person

To be eligible to sit for this assessment, you must have (a) successfully completed the relevant Class 2 assessment or (b) hold a current Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence Class 2.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 2 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 23 Nov 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $290 | Duration 75 minutes | In person

This assessment is suitable for trades such as plumbers, mechanical fitters, and refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics.

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Restricted Electrical Workers Licence - Class 1 Assessment

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 07 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $260 | Duration 50 minutes | In person

To be eligible to sit for this assessment, you must have (a) successfully completed the relevant Class 2 assessment or (b) hold a current Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence Class 2.

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Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 09 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $750 - $900 | Duration 24 hours | In person

The Plumbing Registration Exam assesses the skills and knowledge required for registered plumbers. Assessment-only format.

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Journeyman's Exam: Plumbing Registration repeat

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 10 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $150 | Duration 24 hours | In person

This exam is for people who have previously attempted the Plumbing Registration Exams and are required to be examined again in one or more relevant classes of plumbing work.

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Brand Experience

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 13 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1600 | Duration 6 weeks | Online

Differentiate your brand from the competition by creating and deploying a unique brand promise that is experienced at every customer touchpoint.

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AutoCAD - Level 2

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Dec 2024 - 05 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1260 | Duration 28 hours | In person

Hone drawing skills with AutoCAD (Windows). This course includes both hands-on exercises and expert-led demos covering advanced techniques, to improve productivity and complexity.

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Preparation for Casual Relief Teaching

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 29 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $395 | Duration 20-45 hours | Online

This short course supplements traditional teacher education by preparing you for full-time classroom work as a casual relief teacher (CRT).

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HSR Initial OHS Training Course

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 15 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1200 | Duration 40 hours | In person

This WorkSafe-approved course empowers Health and Safety Representative (HSRs) with skills, knowledge and the confidence to effectively represent the members of their designated work group.

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Cyber Security Foundations for Business Professionals

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 22 Oct 2024 - 23 Jan 2025
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1650 | Duration 12 weeks | Online

This microcredential is designed for business professionals seeking skills in cyber security governance and risk management to support their transition to roles in the cyber security sector.

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Brand Experience

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 13 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Cost $1600 | Duration 6 weeks | Online

Differentiate your brand from the competition by creating and deploying a unique brand promise that is experienced at every customer touchpoint.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a microcredential?

A microcredential is a shortform of learning that according to the Australian government is between an hour to smaller than an award qualification (ie Diploma, Bachelors or Masters Degree). It has formal assessment and may provide credit towards an award qualification. Microcredentials are a fast, practical way to upskill or reskill in the shortest possible time.

What’s the difference between a microcredential and a short course?

Both microcredentials and short courses focus on a specific topic area or skill set and are designed to meet the needs of learners, employers and industry.

A short course does not contribute credit towards an award qualification and is not recorded on an academic transcript. Students who complete a short course are provided with an RMIT Certificate of Completion.

Do employers value microcredentials?

There are two key reasons employers value microcredentials – they demonstrate initiative, and provide concrete evidence that you’ve developed specific, transferable skills and knowledge. 

What can I do with a microcredential course?

Microcredential courses are the ideal supplement to your professional skills, helping you to stay abreast of developments within your industry. They’re also a great way to branch out, expand your knowledge base or dip your toe into a new field.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.