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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 employability and future 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, bioethics, 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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Teaching and Learning with Young Adult Fiction: Part A  

This micro-credential provides an overview of young adult fiction, as novel, hybrid story, multimodal and graphic stories and games, and how it can be used to support and extend learning across the curriculum.

3pd points

  
 

Introductory Environmental Science – Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Through a series of modules you will gain an understanding of the concept of an ecosystem, different types of biodiversity and the impacts of climate change on our ecosystems.

2pd points
 

Breastfeeding - A Foundation for Human Health 1 and 2

Although scientific discoveries that improve our understanding of how breastfeeding works are increasing, these discoveries are taking many years to reach patient care. These Lactology micro-credentials fast-track this new knowledge from the laboratory to the community.

3pd points
 

Future Tails Micro-Credentials

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.

 
Currently available for enrolment:
Responsible Agricultural Production 

History and Basic Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

This micro-credential will provide you with foundational knowledge required for understanding FASD. This will include covering the historical and social context of FASD, characteristics of FASD and common comorbidities.

3pd points
 

Professional Writing and Communication

Professional Writing and Communication provides interactive instruction and practice in professional workplace communication.

Through workshops and assessments, you'll develop skills in report writing, the organisation of logical arguments, research and compositional strategies, media literacy, the use of web-based resources and forms of oral communication.

2pd points

Micro-credentials by area of interest

Agricultural Environmental and Biological Sciences

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis

    Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis is one of the most important and widely used tools of economics. In this micro-credential, participants will learn how to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis in a rigorous, informative and practical way, that recognises the importance of consulting with stakeholders and experts.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Data Analysis with R for Agriculture and Environmental Science

    The unit introduces students to data analysis and report preparation using R and R studio at a workplace standard. Examples are used from environmental and agricultural science and economics. Students learn appropriate analyses and statistical techniques for different data, and basic programming in R. You will also experience the advanced analytical and graphical capabilities of R.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $900 inc. GST

  • GIS and Remote Sensing in a Changing World

    This micro-credential explores Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods through real-world scenarios. Participants will explore impactful applications, such as the use of timeseries satellite data in measuring climate change impacts, or blue carbon hotspots.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors

    This micro-credential aims to introduce primary or secondary school teachers and educators to the wealth of opportunities for incorporating outdoor learning activities into teaching aspects of the STEM and HASS curriculums at all levels.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Introductory Environmental Science – Ecosystems and Biodiversity

    This micro-credential provides a grounding in environmental science topics as they relate to ecosystems, biodiversity and climate change.

    Start date
    7 March 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Performance Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis

    Performance measurement is important for evaluating how well firms are using available resources given the available production technology. This micro-credential introduces the fundamental concepts of performance measurement from an economic perspective, which is the basis for efficiency and productivity analysis.

    Start date
    4 April 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Understanding Urban Soils

    Soils are essential to sustain terrestrial life on Earth and perform critical ecosystem functions. Increasingly, soils are just as important in the highly modified environments of cities and peri-urban areas as they are in natural or agricultural environments. In this course you will explore and the past and present connections between soils and urban ecosystems, against the background of increasing urbanisation of Earth's human population.

    • Start date
    23 May 2022 or 17 October 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Ecological monitoring

    This micro-credential gives participants the skills to assess, design and implement robust ecological monitoring. The micro-credential concentrates on real world examples and gives students the opportunity to apply their skills to existing industry examples.

    Start date
    4 July 2022
    Cost
    $550 inc. GST

  • Responsible Agricultural Production

    This micro-credential will use a philosophical approach to critically analyse agricultural activities around the world. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to conduct a fair assessment of current and future ethical issues arising from agricultural production.

    Start date
    26 July 2021
    Cost
    $550 inc. GST
Business and Commerce

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis

    Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis is one of the most important and widely used tools of economics. In this micro-credential, participants will learn how to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis in a rigorous, informative and practical way, that recognises the importance of consulting with stakeholders and experts.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Performance Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis

    Performance measurement is important for evaluating how well firms are using available resources given the available production technology. This micro-credential introduces the fundamental concepts of performance measurement from an economic perspective, which is the basis for efficiency and productivity analysis.

    Start date
    4 April 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Data and Computer Science

  • GIS and Remote Sensing in a Changing World

    This micro-credential explores Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods through real-world scenarios. Participants will explore impactful applications, such as the use of timeseries satellite data in measuring climate change impacts, or blue carbon hotspots.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Performance Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis

    Performance measurement is important for evaluating how well firms are using available resources given the available production technology. This micro-credential introduces the fundamental concepts of performance measurement from an economic perspective, which is the basis for efficiency and productivity analysis.

    Start date
    4 April 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Education

  • Practical Earth Science Education

    This UWA micro-credential is designed to give primary and secondary teachers and educators the confidence to effectively engage in quality Earth Science teaching in their own classrooms.

    Start date
    21 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Primary School Teachers

    This micro-credential is designed for primary school teachers and other educators interested in changing the way science is taught at an early age through the introduction of modern Einsteinian concepts of space and time, gravity and quanta. 

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Secondary School Teachers

    This micro-credential is designed for secondary school teachers and other educators interested in changing the paradigm of school science teaching through the introduction of modern Einsteinian concepts of space, time and gravity,  and quantum processes including subatomic particles, mobile phones, renewable energy, climate science and medical imaging, all presented through activities and models easily accessible to students from years 7-12.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors

    This micro-credential aims to introduce primary or secondary school teachers and educators to the wealth of opportunities for incorporating outdoor learning activities into teaching aspects of the STEM and HASS curriculums at all levels.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Teaching and Learning with Young Adult Fiction: Part A

    This micro-credential provides an overview of young adult fiction, as novel, hybrid story, multimodal and graphic stories and games, and how it can be used to support and extend learning across the curriculum. Key research, trends and genres are examined.

    Start date
    3 March - 10 April 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Teaching and Learning with Young Adult Fiction: Part B

    This micro-credential examines the application of young adult fiction to build curriculum content, motivate students, build literacy skills and twenty first century skills in middle school and upper primary school classes.

    Start date
    2 May - 5 June 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST
Engineering

  • Preparation, transport and deposition of tailings

    An introductory level course aimed at professionals who are working in the field of tailings management but have had little or no formal training in the field.

    Start date
    Registrations are open from 29 November 2021.
    The course starts on 10 January 2022. Participants will have until 13 March 2022 to complete the micro-credential.
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Tailings testing - An introduction

    An introductory level course aimed at professionals who are working in the field of tailings management but have had little or no formal training in the field.

    Start date
    Registrations are open from 29 November 2021.
    The course starts on 10 January 2022. Participants will have until 13 March 2022 to complete the micro-credential.
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Risk Evaluation For Tailings Engineering

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management.

    Start date
    Registrations are open from 29 November 2021.
    The course starts on 10 January 2022. Participants will have until 13 March 2022 to complete the micro-credential.
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST
Health and Biomedical Sciences

  • Breastfeeding- A Foundation for Human Health 1 and 2

    No country in the world is meeting minimum recommended durations for breastfeeding. Early weaning is resulting in significant costs to human health, survival, economic and environmental outcomes. Although scientific discoveries that improve our understanding of how breastfeeding works are increasing, these discoveries are taking many years to reach patient care. These Lactology micro-credentials fast-track this new knowledge from the laboratory to the community. 

    Start date
    7 February 2022 (micro-credential 1) - Date pending approval
    28 March 2022 (micro-credential 2) - Date pending approval
    Cost
    Special introductory offer $495 (incl GST) for each micro-credential

  • Sleep Devices

    This micro-credential streamlines the knowledge required by dental health professionals to successfully manage patients with obstructive sleep related breathing disorders such snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

    Start date
    14 February 2022
    Cost
    $11,000 inc. GST 

  • Insight into Neurological Disorders

    This micro-credential provides information on a range of neurological disorders via online lectures. Students will increase their understanding of neurological disorders including symptoms, prevalence, risk factors, mechanisms and treatments available and gain an understanding of current research in the field.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors

    This micro-credential aims to introduce primary or secondary school teachers and educators to the wealth of opportunities for incorporating outdoor learning activities into teaching aspects of the STEM and HASS curriculums at all levels.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Considerations for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnosis

    This micro-credential will provide students with foundational knowledge required for understanding FASD. This will include covering the basic characteristics of FASD, relevant ethical issues in assessment and diagnosis, and forms of intervention which may be helpful for people with FASD.

    Start date
    1 April 2022 or 1 July 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • History and Basic Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

    This micro-credential will provide students with foundational knowledge required for understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This will include covering the historical and social context of FASD, characteristics of FASD and common comorbidities.

    Start date
    1 April 2022 or 1 July 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST
Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Professional Writing and Communication

    Professional Writing and Communication provides interactive instruction and practice in professional workplace communication. Through workshops and assessments, you'll develop skills in report writing, the organisation of logical arguments, research and compositional strategies, media literacy, the use of web-based resources and forms of oral communication.

    Start date
    1 February 2022
    19 July 2022
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors

    This micro-credential aims to introduce primary or secondary school teachers and educators to the wealth of opportunities for incorporating outdoor learning activities into teaching aspects of the STEM and HASS curriculums at all levels.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST
Physical Sciences and Mathematics

  • Practical Earth Science Education

    This UWA micro-credential is designed to give primary and secondary teachers and educators the confidence to effectively engage in quality Earth Science teaching in their own classrooms.

    Start date
    21 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Primary School Teachers

    This micro-credential is designed for primary school teachers and other educators interested in changing the way science is taught at an early age through the introduction of modern Einsteinian concepts of space and time, gravity and quanta. 

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Secondary School Teachers

    This micro-credential is designed for secondary school teachers and other educators interested in changing the paradigm of school science teaching through the introduction of modern Einsteinian concepts of space, time and gravity,  and quantum processes including subatomic particles, mobile phones, renewable energy, climate science and medical imaging, all presented through activities and models easily accessible to students from years 7-12.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors

    This micro-credential aims to introduce primary or secondary school teachers and educators to the wealth of opportunities for incorporating outdoor learning activities into teaching aspects of the STEM and HASS curriculums at all levels.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology

    This micro-credential aims to provide professional geologists with the opportunity to build upon their existing knowledge and skills in structural geology and to be able to expand their understanding of structural analysis applied to ore deposits.

    Start date
    19 September 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology Field Excursion

    This micro-credential provides professional geologists with an opportunity to build upon their existing knowledge and skills in structural geology on a field excursion focusing on the tectonic and metallogenic evolution of the Kalgoorlie Terrane (WA).

    Start date
    24 September 2022
    Cost
    $1,850 inc. GST

  • Geophysical Exploration: Basic Principles and Magnetics

    This micro-credential focuses on gravity and magnetic methods as the two most commonly used geophysical methods in mineral exploration. As mineral exploration increasingly seeks deep targets under thick cover, geophysics is expected to play a greater role in exploration.

    Start date
    31 October 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Geophysical Exploration: Gravity, Radiometric, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods

    This micro-credential focuses on key concepts of a diverse set of geophysical methods as applied to mineral system-based exploration.

    Start date
    7 November 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Psychology
 
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • History and Basic Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

    This micro-credential will provide students with foundational knowledge required for understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This will include covering the historical and social context of FASD, characteristics of FASD and common comorbidities.

    Start date
    1 April 2022, 1 July 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Considerations for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnosis

    This micro-credential will provide students with foundational knowledge required for understanding FASD. This will include covering the basic characteristics of FASD, relevant ethical issues in assessment and diagnosis, and forms of intervention which may be helpful for people with FASD.

    Start date
    1 April 2022, 1 July 2022
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST
Research
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • GIS and Remote Sensing in a Changing World

    This micro-credential explores Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods through real-world scenarios. Participants will explore impactful applications, such as the use of timeseries satellite data in measuring climate change impacts, or blue carbon hotspots.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Transferrable skills

  • Professional Writing and Communication

    Professional Writing and Communication provides interactive instruction and practice in professional workplace communication. Through workshops and assessments, you'll develop skills in report writing, the organisation of logical arguments, research and compositional strategies, media literacy, the use of web-based resources and forms of oral communication.

    Start date
    1 February 2022
    19 July 2022
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST
  • Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories 

    In this course you will gain an introduction to the historical development of test theory and how modern theory has superseded traditional theory in many applications, especially in large-scale assessments.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

    In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data.

    Start date
    28 February 2022
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

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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