Approved providers and courses - Round Two

Outline

This microcredential is designed for health professionals who care for people diagnosed with and living with Parkinson’s and allows students to extend their knowledge of this speciality area. It will review epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, and motor and non-motor clinical features of Parkinson’s. Students will examine contemporary assessment and management techniques while critiquing therapeutic approaches to care at all stages, with reference to best practice guidelines. Multidisciplinary consultation and referral pathways, legal and ethical issues, and advances in care will also be considered.

This microcredential will also explore the dimensions of professional nursing practice, including individualised, research-based, interprofessional, and ethical-based capabilities. Students will gain an understanding of the professional considerations and broader global issues that influence Australian nursing practice and healthcare delivery for the provision of culturally safe, quality care. By undertaking this microcredential the student will build knowledge and skills to advance professional practice by developing autonomy, professional judgement, adaptivity, and leadership capabilities.

Delivery

Online

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Analyse the professional considerations that influence the delivery of care in the contemporary healthcare system
• Analyse evidence-based –practice impacting the care outcomes for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s
• Critically reflect on practice to advance clinical leadership and professional capability
• Critically review the legal, ethical and cultural issues of care for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their support network
• Examine the influence of research and digital health innovation on professional practice
• Evaluate health outcomes to plan health promotion strategies for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Outline

Empowering Agriculture & Biosecurity Professionals. A course designed for those who protect our natural resources—gain the skills to manage plant biosecurity and agricultural processes with confidence.

This online course provides a holistic understanding of the major agricultural industries and introduces students to the principles of the biosecurity continuum, and the social and economic contextual framework as it applies to challenges involving biological threats to Australian plants and animals. It will examine how policy, standards, delivery systems and risk management can reduce biosecurity threats and proactively prepare for emerging biosecurity challenges to ensure safety for plant and animal agriculture.

The course introduces strategies and tools available to successfully monitor and respond to biosecurity risk agents. You will be required to critically assess a possible biosecurity breach to develop a plan to control and monitor an identified disease, pests or invasive plants.

Delivery

This course is delivered online, and all classes are recorded, so students can catch up on missed classes and learn at their own pace.

19-week delivery in three parts, with classes scheduled between 4pm and 8pm, twice per week.

Outcomes

After successful completion, you will have skills in the detection, diagnosis and management of both exotic and established plant pests and diseases that impact Australian agricultural systems.

Outline

Master AWS Cloud with this hands-on course! Learn EC2, S3, RDS, security, and architecture—perfect prep for AWS certifications. Build scalable, secure cloud solutions and boost your tech career!

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the cloud computing reference model, service level agreements, privacy, security and legal requirements associated with cloud enabled solutions.

This online course is based on the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Academy Cloud Foundations and Cloud Architecting courses. It provides a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing on AWS. It covers key cloud concepts, core AWS services, and best practices for building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures. The course is designed for individuals seeking to gain expertise in cloud computing and aligns with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification exams.

You will learn about core AWS services such as EC2, S3, and RDS, as well as essential cloud principles like scalability, reliability, flexibility, high availability, resiliency, and security. The course also focuses on designing IT infrastructure in the cloud and implementing solutions that ensure business continuity and fault tolerance. Security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security, are integral components of the curriculum.

The course prepares learners for AWS certification exams by providing both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in cloud architecture and solution design. It is aimed at IT professionals, developers, and anyone interested in pursuing a career in cloud computing or enhancing their AWS skills. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in AWS cloud services and architecture principles, enabling them to pursue AWS certifications and build effective cloud-based solutions.

Delivery

This course is delivered online, and all classes are recorded, so students can catch up on missed classes and learn at their own pace.

16-week delivery in two parts, with classes scheduled between 4pm and 8pm, twice per week.

Outcomes

Students completing the course will be able to provide ‘ICT Support, Design and Management’ of cloud enabled solutions and infrastructures for organisations.

Outline

Start your journey to becoming a qualified science teacher. This microcredential is your first step to gaining an additional teaching area in science.

Master effective approaches for teaching science in Years 7–10 and apply contemporary learning theories, authentic pedagogies, and appropriate assessment strategies to diverse secondary science classrooms. Join our expert-led online science teaching course to explore the role of science within the school curriculum, including Year 11 and Year 12 NSW science syllabuses and the Australian Curriculum. You’ll also learn how to craft dynamic teaching sequences that empower learners to build science understanding through Working Scientifically skills and inquiry-based questions.

Delivery

8 modules delivered through live, interactive weekly online sessions. These are designed to help you build expertise by engaging in reflection, collaborative sharing, and assessments tailored to your professional practice. Modules include curated readings, practical resources, and short video recordings. Live sessions provide a flexible and supportive environment to connect with peers and deepen your understanding. The schedule has been designed to fit around your existing teaching workload.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Apply the structure and content of the Science 7-10 Syllabus for NSW or the Australian Curriculum in the development of a sequence of lessons
• Implement senior secondary science curriculum and syllabus documents for NSW or the Australian Curriculum into a teaching program
• Apply contemporary models of pedagogy, including inquiry based strategies, in the planning of sequences of teaching/learning activities and assessment in science
• Plan teaching and learning sequences for Science 7-10 and senior secondary sciences that utilise learners’ prior experience of scientific ideas and will provide learners with opportunities to develop or apply their conceptual understandings through the application of Working Scientifically skills and open, inquiry questions.

Outline

Learn to apply digital technologies and generative AI in your teaching practice.

Explore how to integrate digital technologies and generative AI into your teaching practice using evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive design and ethical approaches. This online course equips you with the skills to critically evaluate and apply educational technologies to improve teaching, learning and assessment. With a strong focus on real-world classroom use, you’ll explore practical strategies for lesson planning, student engagement and effective workload management. Guided by our expert educator, you’ll also develop confidence in leading professional learning and preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Delivery

100% online with live webinars and interactive tutorials.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Evaluate the value of AI and educational technologies for learning and teaching.
• Design lessons and programs using evidence-based approaches to technology use.
• Identify opportunities, risks and ethical dilemmas related to AI in education.
• Implement practical strategies to improve student engagement.
• Explore the future of educational technologies and their role in schools and society.

Outline

This microcredential course provides students with a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the design and analysis of electrical safety and earthing systems. Additionally, students will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced protection schemes against lightning.

Delivery

Online

Outcomes

• Explain electrical system earthing and protective earthing.
• Research and explain the procedure for designing an appropriate earthing system for electrical substations, as well as measuring earth resistance and earth fault loop resistance.
• Explain the need for lightning protection of buildings and electrical facilities and describe the basic approach for evaluating protection effectiveness.
• Describe how to design a comprehensive lightning and surge protection system for a building and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Identify electrical safety hazards in various environments and plan appropriate risk prevention and control measures.
• Discuss electrical safety legislation applicable in Australia and its impact on the design and operation of electrical systems.

Outline

Develop strategic leadership and management skills tailored to developing and leading virtual health services.

Equip yourself with future-focused leadership and digital skills. Designed for busy health practitioners, this online course explores virtual care innovations, co-design principles, and strategic healthcare management. Gain critical insights and skills to lead in a growing field while accessing pathways to advanced study in digital health and health administration. The design and delivery of this microcredential is funded by the Australian Government (Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education).

Delivery

Students will complete twelve modules of self-directed learning online. Each module contains recorded lectures, activities, reflections and quizzes. Students also benefit from 12 weekly drop-in live sessions for any opportunity for Q& A to consolidate their learning.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Contextualise the concept and scope of virtual health, including current and planned usage, in the Australian healthcare context
• Understand virtual health assessment skills when delivering innovative care using virtual health, including communication and collaboration
• Apply methods and tools of strategic management and effective processes for leading transformational change in health
• Evaluate the roles, importance and challenges of strategic healthcare leadership
• Integrate the principles of corporate governance with the responsibilities of senior management teams
• Demonstrate the innovation process through the use of digital technologies in virtual care
• Apply the key elements of co-design and evaluate the effectiveness of resolving a virtual health issue utilizing a co-design approach
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for virtual care.

Outline

Understand AI and data integrity, learn to analyse and interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights effectively

This course introduces AI and business analytics tools, covering key technologies like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and Generative AI. It explores AI's impact on organizational processes and strategies for managing AI adoption. Students will learn data analysis techniques, including descriptive statistics, data visualization, and data wrangling. The course also covers data mining methods and classification algorithms, with a focus on ethical and legal considerations.

Delivery

Students will complete twelve modules of self-directed learning online. Each module contains recorded lectures, activities, reflections and quizzes. Students also benefit from 12 weekly drop-in live sessions for any opportunity for Q& A to consolidate their learning.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of AI enabled data analytics and business intelligence in the decision-making process.
• Critically evaluate the challenges, advantages and limitations of data analytics and business intelligence in the context of AI technologies.
• Evaluate and verify quality and accuracy of data for use in predictive and forecasting analysis.
• Utilize data analytics/business intelligence tools to extract insights from different types of datasets.
• Identify trends, relationships and solutions to address operational and strategic business problems.
• Summarise and graphically present data.
• Analyse and evaluate the ethical and social impacts of AI technologies in data analytics and business intelligence to support responsible decision-making.

Outline

Gain practical skills to identify vulnerabilities, outsmart cybercriminals, and protect digital systems—your first step toward a dynamic career in cyber defence.

Learn to think like an attacker, protect like a pro, and become a vital asset in the fight against cyber threats. Step confidently into the world of cybersecurity with a foundation built for real-world challenges. This course addresses the growing demand for a skilled cybersecurity workforce to protect Australians from cyber threats.

Delivery

Online

Outcomes

This microcredential will equip you with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and the critical insights needed to understand hacker behaviour, enabling you to identify threats, mitigate risks and strengthen digital defences. 

• Understand and explain key concepts in cybersecurity, cyber law, intellectual property, and cybercrime
• Evaluate and implement security measures for networks, firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention systems
• Develop strategies for incident analysis, risk management in cyberspace, and effective incident response
• Apply secure software design principles and best practices in web security
• Assess hacker typologies, mindsets, and motivations to anticipate potential threats
• Analyse the tactics used by hackers to breach communication networks
• Evaluate profit models, value chains, and standard business security practices from a hacker's perspective
• Design and recommend processes to minimise the risk of data breaches.

Outline

This water engineering microcredential is a formal qualification and industry specific introduction to water engineering.

Gain industry specific technical expertise from a world leading Centre and University. The water engineering microcredential is a formal qualification and industry specific introduction to water engineering. It provides formal credit for future enrolment in the Urban water graduate certificate and masters programmes and continuing professional development (CPD) credits towards professional accreditation. It is open to technical professionals who want to enhance their capabilities in water engineering, or enter the water industry.

Enhance your expertise in water management with The University of Queensland's comprehensive microcredential in Water Treatment. Our specialised courses focus on two critical areas: Wastewater treatment and Drinking water treatment.

Developed and taught by experienced water professionals, these practical courses offer in-depth training for engineers and professionals working in urban water management, a sector facing increasing challenges from population growth and environmental changes.

Through these programs, you'll gain specialised knowledge and practical skills needed to manage complex water treatment systems, ensure water quality, and implement sustainable solutions for modern urban environments.

Delivery

The courses use a fully-remote delivery mode. Learning resources are available online for self-paced study, with optional weekly Q&A online sessions held during the enrolment window. There are set due dates for assignments.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

Course 1: Wastewater treatment

• Assess the treatment requirements of wastewater streams, based on physicochemical and biological characterisation parameters as derived from quantitative characterisation methods
• Describe the scientific and engineering working principles of wastewater and biosolids treatment unit operations using physics, chemistry, and biology concepts to underpin engineering solutions
• Characterise the size and composition of waste sludge streams, including chemical characterisation, and identify the potential resource value as well as the hazard levels
• Assess the sustainability aspects of wastewater management using environmental, social, and economic criteria
• Conceptually design, troubleshoot, and retrofit wastewater treatment processes using scientific and engineering principles

Course 2: Drinking water treatment

• Acquire the understanding of effective risk management and apply the framework for management of drinking water quality
• Conceptually design specific drinking water treatment processes, taking into account the influent quality, effluent requirements, energy consideration and economic constraints
• Identify non-conventional sources of drinking water, their risks, treatments, feasibility/viability and public perception
• Conceptually design distributions systems to deliver safe drinking water to customers tap using engineering skills (e.g., hydraulic volumes, chemical dose rates)
• Apply preventive measures, operational procedures and process control for drinking water management
• Utilise broad expertise and skill sets from various engineering and science disciplines to develop necessary understanding and knowledge to address complex challenges

Outline

The micro-credential will provide allied health professionals with the opportunity to develop advanced skills in providing care to people living with or at risk of diabetes.

Diabetes is a National Health Priority Area. The condition is characterised by hyperglycaemia caused by an inability to either make and/or use insulin effectively. Hyperglycaemia affect nearly every part of the body including diabetes-related retinopathy, neuropathies, poor wound healing and incontinence to causing chronic kidney disease, amputations and cardiovascular disease.

In Diabetes Education [PHCYN502] allied health professionals including pharmacists, will improve their ability to provide care to people living with diabetes. Topics covered will specifically focus on clinical practice to apply knowledge of best practice treatment, management and care to people living with diabetes. You will learn more about the role of the interdisciplinary team, and tailor clinical interventions to the individual to maximise the health outcomes for people living with diabetes. In doing so, you will learn to apply evidence-based education and self-management skills, interventions and techniques to support people with diabetes. 

Accreditation is being sought from the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) for PHCYM501 and PHCYN502 to meet the formal learning requirements in Step 1 of becoming a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE).

PHCYN502 Diabetes Education is delivered with the support of the Australian Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education.

Delivery

Online, asynchronous.

Led by industry leaders, this highly practical course gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in providing care to people living with diabetes. This course will be delivered asynchronously online giving you the opportunity to study around your other commitments. There is a requirement to undertake work integrated learning that will need to be satisfactorily participated in.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this microcredential participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate the provision of evidence-based diabetes management and education.
• Apply decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills to the physiological and psycho-social issues affecting diabetes management using a holistic person-centred approach.
• Demonstrate the provision of evidence-based diabetes education.
• Communicate information on the physiological and psycho-social issues affecting diabetes management.
• Identify key local areas of need.

Outline

Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a critical health, social, and justice issue impacting individuals, families, and communities in Australia and globally. Poor understanding of DFV, particularly coercive control, undermines victim-survivors' safety, autonomy, and well-being. This micro-credential equips health, social service, and legal professionals with evidence-based knowledge to recognise abuse, identify risk indicators, provide intervention, enable recovery, and enhance safety for child and adult victim-survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.

This micro-credential includes two modules: In the first module, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of DFV and coercive control, including physical and non-physical forms of abuse, and systems abuse. The course covers best practices for service provision, risk management, identifying perpetrator behaviours, and referring victim-survivors to specialised services and perpetrators to intervention programs. The second module examines the complexities of DFV in First Nations communities, addressing historical trauma and systemic inequality. Practical strategies for working with men, fostering accountability, and driving change are provided, emphasising culturally competent approaches for prevention and intervention. The course includes legislative and community justice responses, addressing challenges in the legal system.

Delivery

Online and multi-modal

Outcomes

• Describe the frameworks, theories and drivers of DFV and coercive control.
• Identify the various forms of DFV, and distinguish between incident-specific and pattern-based abuse.
• Apply an intersectional analysis lens to DFV and identify the complex interplay of risk factors.
• Identify impacts associated with DFV and coercive control, describe risk management and identify referral pathways for adult and child victims.
• Develop skills and language to document abuse underpinned by principles of the Safe and Together Model that hold perpetrators to account, and partner with the non-offending parent.
• Develop skills and interventions to engage safely with men, including men in First Nations communities.
• Articulate how traditional knowledge systems and cultural frameworks can support behaviour change.
• Describe the complexities and impacts of the legal systems in DFV.

Outline

Discover the future of maritime innovation with this hands-on short course, designed for professionals entering or advancing in Autonomous Maritime Systems (AMS). You'll explore the fundamentals of AUV/ASV operations, mission planning, data analysis, and system safety taught by leading experts in the industry.

Through real-world case studies, interactive simulations, and a final capstone project, you’ll gain practical skills and insights into the technologies driving marine science, defence, offshore energy, and aquaculture.

Build your expertise and be part of a fast-evolving sector shaping the future of ocean exploration

Delivery

Online, with a one-week in-person session

Outcomes

• Process vehicle and payload data commonly generated by AUVs/ASVs to support vehicle performance analysis and survey interpretation.
• Discuss the interactions between AUV/ASV software, hardware, humans, objectives and the environment by referencing case studies and mission scenarios.
• Assess individual components of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to understand their current and future capabilities, roles and limitations.
• Design effective AUV/ASV missions considering objectives, payloads and sonar, optical theory and environmental factors.
• Develop AUV/ASV management systems and protocols to enhance safety, maximise capability, and mitigate risk.
• Understand the roles and limitations of maritime autonomous surface vessels, their history and development, and legal aspects.
• Understand positioning, navigation and communication infrastructure on USVs.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret data commonly generated by ASVs, including visualising and interpreting mission data.
• Understand aspects of safe ASV operation and risk, including cyber security, and trajectories for development of ASVs and MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships).

Outline

This course develops your digital capability in the community and social care sector. You’ll explore core and emerging technologies transforming service delivery, while focusing on ethical, inclusive practice. You’ll also develop capabilities in collaboration, design thinking, and team leadership for digitally enabled workplaces

Delivery

Online