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Short Term Learning. Long Term Gain.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, pursue a new career or challenge yourself by learning something new, our range of Online Short Courses are ready for you. With courses available in Health, Information Technology, and Environmental Sustainability, there’s a range of options for you to explore.
Delivered through an innovative model of focused, condensed learning, you’ll be able to ramp up your knowledge and learn new skills quickly – and even complete your studies in as little as 30 weeks. Study online where and when it bests suits you, no matter where you are across the nation.
There’s a range of options for you to explore. See our course offerings below and contact us for more information.
Applications are now open.
Online Short Courses Information Session
To find out more about Online Short Courses offered at Western, please attend our Online Short Courses Information Session on Wednesday 2 June at 5pm.
What Online Short Courses do we offer?
Our online short courses will give you the skills and knowledge to take the next step in your career – or head in a whole new direction!
Click on the course name for more information.
Undergraduate Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health
- Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health Support
- Undergraduate Certificate in Health Services Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care Support
- Undergraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology
- Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
- Undergraduate Certificate in Disability Care Support
- Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
- Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security, Cyber Crime and Behaviour
What our students say about us
"An excellent opportunity to learn from the experts in the field in a condensed format. It gives a thorough introduction into a new subject without the pressure of a long-term commitment."
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Important Dates
Below are the important dates you need to know for Online Short Courses teaching sessions at Western Sydney University.
Block C
Application closing date:
18 April 2021
Session dates:
26 April – 6 June 2021
Block D
Application closing date:
13 June 2021
Session dates:
21 June – 1 August 2021
Block E
Application closing date:
8 August 2021
Session dates:
16 August – 26 September 2021
Block F
Application closing date:
3 October 2021
Session dates:
11 October – 21 November 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
An Undergraduate Certificate is a short course facilitated entirely online via intensive teaching sessions to suit the complex life circumstances
of the student.
The courses provide students 4 unit credits. Each unit is delivered over a six-week block, with a 2 week break in between to allow for grade completion and re-assessment where necessary. These online short courses can be completed in as little as 30 weeks.
HECS-HELP available to eligible students.
The Undergraduate Certificates are completely online. You do not need to attend a campus or do any practical work. There are no exams as the assessments are all focussed on real-world situations, so they will be case studies, quizzes relating to scenarios, presentations.
Upon successful completion of the course, an Undergraduate Certificate will be awarded. It can contribute up to 50% to a relevant Diploma course, which can eventually provide a pathway to an accredited undergraduate degree in the relevant fields.
The Undergraduate Certificates are open access courses. You do not need to have any qualifications or experience before you start studying.
Yes. Once you complete your course, you will apply to graduate and can attend a graduation ceremony if you wish. Your certificate will say that you graduated from Western Sydney University
Contact us
To discuss your study options, call our friendly Student Support Team on 1300 897 669 or email study@westernsydney.edu.au
