UWA PLUS
Micro-credentials
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Discount for Partner schools
Do you work for a primary or secondary school in WA? Does your school partner with UWA to deliver UWA Starter, Aspire or Children's University?
If YES, UWA would like to offer you a 10% discount when you enrol in one or more of the UWA Plus micro-credentials listed below.
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.
Email to enquire about your organisation's training needs or discounts for registering a group of employees uwaplus@uwa.edu.au.

Discounted micro-credentials
To see the full range of micro-credentials available at UWA, click here
Registering for a discounted micro-credential
From the detailed micro-credential page, clicking on Apply will open the registration and payment form.
Ensure you select the For Partner Schools option for that micro-credential so that you receive the 10% discount.
Frequently asked questions
- What are micro-credentials?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
Contact us
Phone
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (Western Standard Time)
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