UWA PLUS

Micro-credentials

TAKE YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

UWA Plus micro-credentials are professional short courses that demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in a given subject area. Our micro-credentials focus on skills that are in high demand by employers and industry - complete a micro-credential for your professional development and improve your career outcomes.

We've designed UWA Plus micro-credentials to suit your needs - they are short and affordable so you can easily fit them into your lifestyle, with the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you. Update, upskill or reskill; complete a one-off micro-credential or stack them up and convert into credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course - the choice is yours.

Select from a range of areas, including professional writing, education and environmental science, economics, geology, engineering, health and more - with more UWA Plus micro-credentials on the way.

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Featured micro-credentials

 
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Integrated Einsteinian Science for School Teachers

This micro-credential introduces modern Einsteinian concepts related to the themes of the national curriculum across four modules. 

12pd points

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Further information on taking the modules as individual micro-credentials is available on the web page.

 
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Australia and the Indo-Pacific – understanding our strategic connections to Asia

Gain an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia.

2pd points


 

Atoms, Materials and Reactions

This micro-credential is part of a programme to up-skill teachers to teach ATAR Chemistry. This micro credential will cover unit 1 and 2 of the ATAR chemistry syllabus. 

3pd points

               

ATAR Physics for Teachers: Year 11 Syllabus 

In this micro-credential participants learn the new year-11 Physics ATAR syllabus, focusing on Science Understanding. Topics covered include Motion, Forces. Energy, Waves, Nuclear and Electrical Physics.

3pd points

 
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Tailings Management

With the current acute shortage of suitably trained and qualified tailings management engineers and personnel, an advanced knowledge in tailings management will improve your employability and future career outcomes.  

 

Autism Assessment and Diagnosis 

A suite of autism assessment and diagnosis micro-credentials developed by Autism CRC with The University of Western Australia.

 

Urban Greening micro-credential  

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Are you interested in learning more about urban greening? In Perth, our urban forest and nature are more crucial than ever. We face significant threats and challenges that demand integrated solutions.

The University of Western Australia's School of Design in Landscape Architecture is offering a new micro-credential later in 2024 to enhance the knowledge of professionals in government, private practice, and related fields. 

The Urban Greening micro-credential includes a two-day intensive workshop, complemented by a series of lectures and online modules. Participants will earn two University credit points and professional development in their field.

Learn from local and national experts in urban greening through a multi-disciplinary lens as we share knowledge and explore integrated solutions. This program is being coordinated by Caine Holdsworth and Daniel Jan Martin.

Please register your interest here to learn more and receive enrolment details.

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Micro-credentials by area of interest

Business and Commerce
Data and Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Education
Engineering
Health and Biomedical Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences
Psychology
Research
Transferrable skills

Frequently asked questions

What are micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are short courses. Successfully completing a micro-credential showcases mastery of specific skills, knowledge and/or experience in a given subject area or capability. Designed to meet students’ flexibility requirements, micro-credentials focus on skills that are in high demand by employers and industry, and provide the opportunity for you to update, upskill or reskill in specific areas. UWA Plus micro-credentials are delivered by UWA or by an external provider via an agreement with UWA.

Are micro-credentials right for me?

If you’re interested in upskilling in a specific area with the option of gaining university credit, micro-credentials may be right for you. Check the specific micro-credential listing for details.

How is a micro-credential different from other types of study?

Micro-credentials are short, specific courses designed to be stackable. They give you the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you, so you can complete a one-off micro-credential or stack multiple micro-credentials to convert to academic credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

What are ‘stackable’ micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are ‘stackable’ because you can combine multiple micro-credentials that may be converted to academic credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

Why are micro-credentials valuable?

Successfully completing a micro-credential showcases mastery of specific skills or knowledge. Micro-credentials contribute to your skillset and employability, and create pathways for continued learning.

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