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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 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.

Email to enquire about your organisation's training needs or discounts for registering a group of employees uwaplus@uwa.edu.au.

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Featured micro-credentials

 
Teaser image for Sleep Devices 

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.

6pd points

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

In this course you'll gain an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia.

2pd points
 
 

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.

2pd points
 

Tailings Management 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.

Registrations for the micro-credentials commencing in July are now open!
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
Teaser image - introduction to groundwater resources 

Introduction to Groundwater Systems &

Characterising Groundwater Resources 

Groundwater is a vital freshwater resource that supports billions of people and a vast range of ecosystems globally. Introduction to Groundwater Systems introduces the key components and processes at play in groundwater systems. Characterising Groundwater Resources focuses on techniques for quantifying and utilizing groundwater resources. 

3pd points each

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Micro-credentials by area of interest

Business and Commerce

  • Australia and the Indo-Pacific – understanding our strategic connections to Asia [INDOM100]

    This microcredential is developed and delivered by the Perth USAsia Centre team and will provide participants with an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia.

    Start date
    5 June 2023 OR 4 September 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc. GST

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – The Essentials  [SCIEM521]

    Benefit: Cost Analysis is one of the most important and widely used tools of economics. It supports improved decision making about projects and policies by providing a systematic, logical, transparent, and consultative approach to evaluating and prioritising them. In this micro-credential, participants will learn the essential background knowledge and know how to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis in weighing explicit and implicit costs and benefits of a project or an investment program.

    Start date
    27 February 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Data Analytics in Portfolio Investments [FINAM501]

    This micro-credential is designed specifically to equip you with the specialised skill set required in financial data analytics to help make informed investment decisions.

    Working under the close supervision of a world-class scholar from the UWA Business School, participants will gain hands-on coding experience using the Python programming language, and extract important information from large financial datasets commonly used by fund managers in the real-world.

    Start date
    13 March 2023
    Cost
    $1,200 inc. GST

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Measuring Benefits  [SCIEM522]

    Benefit: Cost Analysis skills are in high demand. This micro-credential is for those who already have knowledge of the essentials of Benefit: Cost Analysis (e.g., through having completed SCIEM521 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - The Essentials) and are seeking additional knowledge on how to estimate and calculate the monetary values of various types of benefits from a project or policy, for inclusion in a Benefit: Cost Analysis. This will allow them to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis to a broad range of real projects and policies.

    Start date
    27 March 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Practical issues  [SCIEM523]

    Benefit: Cost Analysis skills are in high demand. This micro-credential is for those who have some knowledge of Benefit: Cost Analysis (e.g. through having completed SCIEM521 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - The Essentials and SCIEM522 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - Measuring Benefits) and are seeking to develop their skills in applying the technique in practical situations. It covers a variety of practical issues, including obtaining the required information, representing project risks, handling uncertainty, conducting sensitivity analysis, reporting results and avoiding traps and errors.

    Start date
    1 May 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST
Data and Computer Science

  • Data Analysis with R for Agriculture and Environmental Science [SCIEM504]

    The micro-credential introduces students to data analysis and report preparation using R and R studio at a workplace standard. 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
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Earth Sciences

  • Geophysical Exploration: Basic Principles and Magnetics [GEOSM502]

    This micro-credential covers the important characteristics common to all geophysical methods used in mineral exploration: ambiguity, interference, noise, resolution and sampling considerations, image processing and the common methods of data enhancement.

    Start date
    30 October 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Geophysical Exploration: Gravity, Radiometric, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods [GEOSM504]

    This micro-credential focuses on the key concepts of gravity, radiometric, electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods as applied to mineral system-based exploration.

    Start date
    6 November 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Practical Earth Science Education [GEOSM505]

    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
    24 April 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Groundwater Systems [GEOSM401]

    This micro-credential focuses on these questions to develop knowledge of groundwater systems. The micro-credential is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills and are interested in advancing their understanding of groundwater systems.

    Start date
    29 May 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Characterising Groundwater Resources [GEOSM402]

    This micro-credential focuses on techniques for quantifying and utilizing groundwater resources.  The course is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills as well as some knowledge of groundwater systems.  

    Start date
    19 June 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology [GEOSM501]

    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
    18 September 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology Field Excursion [GEOSM503]

    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
    23 September 2023
    Cost
    $1850 inc. GST
Education

  • Relational Practice and the Politics of Gender/Sex

    Relational practice recognises that all of reality is constructed through relationships – for example, between organisms and their environments.

    Start date
    2 January 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Teaching Historical Fiction [ENGLM504]

    Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the genre of historical fiction through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other genres.

    Start date
    11 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Community of Inquiry

    This micro-credential offers training in the community of inquiry (CoI) methodology, which grew out of the philosophy for children movement.

    Start date
    6 February 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Professional Reading for English Teachers [ENGL502]

    This micro-credential explores several seminal texts in the field of English teaching and considers ways to embed professional reading throughout participants' careers.

    Start date
    20 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Programming and Planning for Subject English [ENGLM503]

    This micro-credential explores the different methods through which English teachers can strategically plan and program classroom teaching and learning.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors [GEOSM506]

    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
    14 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Unpacking Texts and Producing Resources in the English Classroom [ENGLM506]

    This micro-credential explores the process of teaching fiction and non-fiction texts, from initial teacher reading to classroom delivery.

    Start date
    16 April 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Practical Earth Science Education [GEOSM505]

    This 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
    24 April 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Teaching Poetry from Anon to AI [ENGLM501]

    This micro-credential provides interactive instruction and collaborative opportunities to explore the role of poetry in English education.

    Start date
    27 April 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Teaching and Learning with Young Adult Fiction:  Part A [EDUCM511]

    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. It explores how young adult fiction can develop key middle and upper primary school curricula knowledge, literacy skills, curriculum priorities and twenty first century skills. 

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Primary School Teachers [PHYSM401]

    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
    8 May 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Secondary School Teachers [PHYSM402]

    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
    8 May 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Teaching Short Story:  Creative and the Classroom [ENGLM505]

    This micro-credential provides interactive instruction and collaborative opportunities to study the form of Short Story and consider how it can be explored in the English classroom as both a close study and creative writing opportunity.

    Start date
    12 October 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Features of the Universe for Teachers [ASTRM401]

    This micro-credential will take teachers on a journey through the cosmos starting from how and why seasons occur on Earth, all the way to how starts and galaxies form and evolve and how it all started with the Big Bang.

    Start date
    4 September 2023
    Cost
    $400 inc. GST

  • Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources [ECONM541]

    This micro-credential focuses on how to apply the contingent valuation survey method; the travel cost survey method; and the hedonic price method to value environmental
    assets

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Engineering

  • Tailings Dewatering Technologies [MINEM523]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. It is the third of three micro-credentials in Tailings Operations and Water Management. Participants will learn about technologies used for enhanced dewatering to produce high density, non-segregating tailings as well as filtered, unsaturated tailings and how to transport and deposit such material, as well as examples of successful projects currently using approaches such as these.

    Start date
    17 April 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Basics of Tailings Geotechnics [MINEM502]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. This includes an introduction to the concepts of plasticity and links to mineralogy.

    Start date
    17 April 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Tailings Management Plans [MINEM543]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. It is best suited to practicing engineers, geoscientists or individuals with responsibility for managing and/or operating a tailings storage facility who are interested in ensuring adequate tailings storage capacity is available throughout the life of an operation.

    Start date
    17 April 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Risk Evaluation for Tailings Engineering [MINEM531]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. Participants will learn about determining what constitutes a safe design, through topics that include the Factor of Safety approach, probabilistic approaches and risk as an acceptable criterion.

    Start date
    10 July 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Tailings Operations [MINEM521]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. Participants will learn about the importance of developing, documenting and implementing a Tailings Management Plan that caters for short term tailings capacity requirements, while also implementing strategies to cater for life-of-mine requirements.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Tailings Monitoring [MINEM532]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. Participants will learn about the importance of developing, documenting and implementing a Tailings Management Plan that caters for short term tailings capacity requirements, while also implementing strategies to cater for life-of-mine requirements.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST

  • Tailings Testing - An Introduction  [MINEM503]

    This micro-credential has been designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management. Participants will learn about the importance of developing, documenting and implementing a Tailings Management Plan that caters for short term tailings capacity requirements, while also implementing strategies to cater for life-of-mine requirements.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $1,100 inc. GST
Health and Biomedical Sciences

  • Autism: Contemporary diagnostic frameworks [PSYCM510]

    This micro-credential will provide students with knowledge of key diagnostic concepts and their application to autism assessment; contemporary autism diagnostic frameworks and criteria; and changes in autism assessment approaches over time.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc GST

  • Principles of Best Practice in Autism Assessment and Diagnosis [PSYCM511]

    This micro-credential will provide students with knowledge and understanding of Australian and international best practice approaches to diagnostic assessment for autism.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in early childhood (0-5 years) [PSYCM512]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism and to distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development in early childhood (0-5 years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in children (6-16 years) [PSYCM513]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism, and to distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development, in childhood (6-16 years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in older adolescents and adults (17+ years) [PSYCM514]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism, and distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development in older adolescents and adults (17+ years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Initiating a referral for autism diagnostic assessment [PSYM515]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will improve their understanding of the importance of a prompt referral for autism assessments, and of the key professional groups who can initiate such referrals.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc GST

  • Differential diagnosis: distinguishing autism from other neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions [PSYCM516]

    This micro-credential explores a range of differential diagnoses relevant in diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan.

    Start date
    Coming later in 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Breastfeeding- A Foundation for Human Health 1 and 2 [PHCYM401/PHCYM402]

    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
    Breastfeeding a foundation for human health 1: Monday 11th September 2023
    Breastfeeding a foundation for human health 2: Monday 30th October 2023
    Cost
    Introductory price of $495 (incl GST) for each UWA lactology micro-credential

  • Introduction to Classical Test and Rasch Measurement Theories [IMEDM401]

    The micro-credential begins with some traditional test theory because it is still relevant and also because of the history of the development in formal testing. Studying both theories enables students to better appreciate each theory and, in particular how Rasch measurement incorporates, elaborates and better achieves the goals of traditional test theorym.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory [IMEDM402]

    This micro-credential introduces students to advanced principles of Rasch measurement theory in the social sciences. It is a follow-up to Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories. Analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where participants have the option of analysing their own data.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc GST

  • rTMS Training course - theory component [RTMSM501]

    This micro-credential aims to teach the neuroscientific theory behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments, including a background on the neuroscience, biophysical principles and technological advances.

    Start date
    1 September 2023
    Cost
    On campus $550 inc GST
    Online only $495 inc GST

  • rTMS Training course - practical application [RTMSM502]

    In this micro-credential you will receive hands on training on state of the art rTMS devices with assisted neuronavigation technology.

    Start date
    2 September 2023
    Cost
    $770 inc GST

  • Differential diagnosis: distinguishing autism from other neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions [PSYCM516]

    This micro-credential explores a range of differential diagnoses relevant in diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan.

    Start date
    Coming later in 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics I [SCIEM401]

    This micro-credential provides an introduction to the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 1 April 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Sleep Devices [ANHBM001]

    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

    The course opens on 8 May 2023 and must be completed for assessment by 13 August 2023

    Cost
    $11,000 inc. GST

  • Health Promotion Evaluation [PUBHM501]

    This micro-credential will prepare students to conduct evaluations of health promotion interventions and communicate these findings to different audiences. This will include developing skills in evaluation planning, data collection, and analysis, enabling students to evaluate current programs.

    Start date

    9 October 2023

    Cost
    $880 inc. GST

  • Data Sources for Global Health [PUBHM502]

    This micro-credential will build your knowledge and skills to find and use data on global changes, including data on prevalence of diseases, population growth and ageing, health workforce capacity, and health emergency data related to humanitarian crises and climate change.

    Start date

    4 September 2023

    Cost
    $880 inc. GST

  • Doctor of Optometry Bridging Program [OPTMM410 & OPTMM411]

    Two highly specialised micro-credential courses 'Clinical Optometry OPTMM410 ' and 'Pharmacology and Immunology for Optometry OPTMM411' are designed as part of the UWA Doctor of Optometry Micro-credential Bridging Program, applicable only to those who have appropriate pre-requisites. 

    Start date

    20 November 2023

    Cost
    OPTMM410:  $5,500 inc. GST
    OPTMM411:  $2,200 inc. GST 
Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Relational Practice and the Politics of Gender/Sex [GENDM301]

    Relational practice recognises that all of reality is constructed through relationships – for example, between organisms and their environments.

    Start date
    2 January 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Teaching Historical Fiction [ENGLM504]

    Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the genre of historical fiction through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other genres.

    Start date
    11 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Australia and the Indo-Pacific – understanding our strategic connections to Asia [INDOM100]

    This micro-credential is developed and delivered by the Perth USAsia Centre team and will provide participants with an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia.

    Start date
    5 June 2023 OR 4 September 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc. GST

  • Community of Inquiry [PHILM301]

    This micro-credential offers training in the community of inquiry (CoI) methodology, which grew out of the philosophy for children movement.

    Start date
    6 February 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Professional Reading for English Teachers [ENGLM502]

    This micro-credential explores several seminal texts in the field of English teaching and considers ways to embed professional reading throughout participants' careers.

    Start date
    20 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Programming and Planning for Subject English [ENGLM503]

    This micro-credential explores the different methods through which English teachers can strategically plan and program classroom teaching and learning.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Causal Inference for Policy Evaluation [ECONM501]

    Causal inference has become increasingly important for evaluating the impact of policy interventions in a wide range of social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. This micro-credential introduces key causal inference methods with examples drawn from different disciplines.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Teaching Outdoors [GEOSM506]

    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
    3 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Unpacking Texts and Producing Resources in the English Classroom [ENGLM506]

    The unit explores the process of teaching fiction and non-fiction texts, from initial teacher reading to classroom delivery.

    Start date
    16 April 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Teaching Poetry from Anon to AI [ENGLM501]

    This micro-credential provides interactive instruction and collaborative opportunities to explore the role of poetry in English education.

    Start date
    27 April 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Professional Writing and Communications [ENGLM001]

    This micro-credential provides interactive instruction and practice in professional workplace communication. .

    Start date
    18 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Teaching Short Story:  Creative and the Classroom [ENGLM505]

    This micro-credential provides interactive instruction and collaborative opportunities to study the form of Short Story and consider how it can be explored in the English classroom as both a close study and creative writing opportunity.

    Start date
    12 October 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST
Natural and Physical Sciences

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Measuring Benefits [SCIEM522]

    This micro-credential is for those who already have knowledge of the essentials of Benefit: Cost Analysis (e.g., through having completed SCIEM521 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - The Essentials) and are seeking additional knowledge on how to estimate and calculate the monetary values of various types of benefits from a project or policy, for inclusion in a Benefit: Cost Analysis. This will allow them to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis to a broad range of real projects and policies.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Practical Earth Science Education [GEOSM505]

    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
    24 April 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – Practical issues [SCIEM523]

    This micro-credential is for those who have some knowledge of Benefit: Cost Analysis (e.g. through having completed SCIEM521 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - The Essentials and SCIEM522 Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis - Measuring Benefits) and are seeking to develop their skills in applying the technique in practical situations. It covers a variety of practical issues, including obtaining the required information, representing project risks, handling uncertainty, conducting sensitivity analysis, reporting results and avoiding traps and errors.

    Start date
    1 May 2023 OR 24 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Primary School Teachers [PHYSM401]

    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
    8 May 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Einsteinian Science for Secondary School Teachers [PHYSM402]

    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
    8 May 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc. GST

  • Understanding Environmental DNA [ENVTM512]

    This micro-credential will develop your understanding of environmental DNA with emphasis on the entire process from sample collection through to reporting of findings.

    Start date
    26 June 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Applied Benefit: Cost Analysis – The Essentials [SCIEM521]

    Benefit: Cost Analysis is one of the most important and widely used tools of economics. It supports improved decision making about projects and policies by providing a systematic, logical, transparent, and consultative approach to evaluating and prioritising them. In this micro-credential, participants will learn the essential background knowledge and know how to apply Benefit: Cost Analysis in weighing explicit and implicit costs and benefits of a project or an investment program.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Geophysical Exploration: Basic Principles and Magnetics [GEOSM502]

    This micro-credential covers the important characteristics common to all geophysical methods used in mineral exploration: ambiguity, interference, noise, resolution and sampling considerations, image processing and the common methods of data enhancement.

    Start date
    30 October 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Geophysical Exploration: Gravity, Radiometric, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods [GEOSM504]

    This micro-credential focuses on the key concepts of gravity, radiometric, electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods as applied to mineral system-based exploration.

    Start date
    6 November 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Groundwater Systems [GEOSM401]

    This micro-credential focuses on these questions to develop knowledge of groundwater systems. The microcredential is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills and are interested in advancing their understanding of groundwater systems.

    Start date
    29 May 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Characterising Groundwater Resources [GEOSM402]

    This micro-credential focuses on techniques for quantifying and utilizing groundwater resources.  The course is designed for people who have undergraduate-level scientific literacy and numeracy skills as well as some knowledge of groundwater systems.  

    Start date
    19 June 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology [GEOSM501]

    This 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
    18 September 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Advanced Structural Geology Field Excursion [GEOSM503]

    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
    23 September 2023
    Cost
    $1850 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics I [SCIEM401]

    This micro-credential provides an introduction to the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 1 April 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Responsible Agricultural Practices [AGRIM503]

    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. They will examine current ideologies and scientific research that attempts to understand and improve the ethics of agriculture worldwide.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $550 inc. GST

  • Causal Inference for Policy Evaluation [ECONM501]

    This micro-credential introduces key causal inference methods with examples drawn from different disciplines. Participants learn fundamental concepts and principles that underpin causal inference, various causal inference methods under different policy intervention contexts, and transferrable causal modelling tools using R and R studio. 

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Data Analysis with R for Agriculture and Environmental Science [SCIEM504]

    The micro-credential introduces students to data analysis and report preparation using R and R studio at a workplace standard. 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
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Introductory Environmental Science - Pollution and Waste Management [ENVTM511]

    The micro-credential provides a basic grounding in environmental science topics as they relate to management of our waste and
    pollutants of concern including microplastics. 

    Start date
    28 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics II [SCIEM401]

    This micro-credential provides practical training in the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Features of the Universe for Teachers [ASTRM401]

    This micro-credential will take teachers on a journey through the cosmos starting from how and why seasons occur on Earth, all the way to how starts and galaxies form and evolve and how it all started with the Big Bang.

    Start date
    4 September 2023
    Cost
    $400 inc. GST

  • Valuing Environmental and Natural Resources [ECONM541]

    This micro-credential focuses on how to apply the contingent valuation survey method; the travel cost survey method; and the hedonic price method to value environmental
    assets

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST
Psychology

  • Autism: Contemporary diagnostic frameworks [PSYCM510]

    This unit will provide students with knowledge of key diagnostic concepts and their application to autism assessment; contemporary autism diagnostic frameworks and criteria; and changes in autism assessment approaches over time.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc GST

  • Principles of Best Practice in Autism Assessment and Diagnosis [PSYCM511]

    This micro-credential will provide students with knowledge and understanding of Australian and international best practice approaches to diagnostic assessment for autism.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in early childhood (0-5 years) [PSYCM512]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism and to distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development in early childhood (0-5 years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in children (6-16 years) [PSYCM513]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism, and to distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development, in childhood (6-16 years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 15 May 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Autism: diagnostic features and assessment approaches in older adolescents and adults (17+ years) [PSYCM514]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will gain the knowledge required to identify key diagnostic features of autism, and distinguish between neurotypical and neurodivergent development in older adolescents and adults (17+ years).

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Initiating a referral for autism diagnostic assessment [PSYCM515]

    Students who undertake this micro-credential will improve their understanding of the importance of a prompt referral for autism assessments, and of the key professional groups who can initiate such referrals.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 12 June 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Commence any time from 1 July 2023 and complete by 31 December 2023
    Cost
    $330 inc GST

  • Differential diagnosis: distinguishing autism from other neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions [PSYCM516]

    This course explores a range of differential diagnoses relevant in diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan.

    Start date
    Coming later in 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc GST

  • Introduction to Classical Test and Rasch Measurement Theories [IMEDM401]

    The course begins with some traditional test theory because it is still relevant and also because of the history of the development in formal testing. Studying both theories enables students to better appreciate each theory and, in particular, how Rasch measurement incorporates, elaborates and better achieves the goals of traditional test theory.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory [IMEDM402]

    This course introduces students to advanced principles of Rasch measurement theory in the social sciences. It is a follow-up to Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories. Analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where participants have the option of analysing their own data.

    Start date

    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc GST

  • rTMS Training course - theory component [RTMSM501]

    This micro-credential aims to teach the neuroscientific theory behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments, including a background on the neuroscience, biophysical principles and technological advances.

    Start date
    1 September 2023
    Cost
    On campus $550 inc GST
    Online only $495 inc GST

  • rTMS Training course - practical application [RTMSM502]

    In this micro-credential you will receive hands on training on state of the art rTMS devices with assisted neuronavigation technology.

    Start date
    2 September 2023
    Cost
    $770 inc GST

  • History and Basic Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) [PSYCM501]

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

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc GST

  • Considerations for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnosis [PSYCM502]

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

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $825 inc GST

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Supervision [PSYCM503]

    This micro-credential will provide students with a background in psychology, speech pathology, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and other relevant disciplines with an opportunity to receive group supervision on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) cases.

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $725 inc GST
Research

  • Causal Inference for Policy Evaluation [ECONM501]

    Causal inference has become increasingly important for evaluating the impact of policy interventions in a wide range of social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. This micro-credential introduces key causal inference methods with examples drawn from different disciplines.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics I [SCIEM401]

    This course provides an introduction to the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    Commence any time from 1 April 2023 and complete by 30 September 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Classical Test and Rasch Measurement Theories [IMEDM401]

    The course begins with some traditional test theory because it is still relevant and also because of the history of the development in formal testing. Studying both theories enables students to better appreciate each theory and, in particular, how Rasch measurement incorporates, elaborates and better achieves the goals of traditional test theory.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory [IMEDM402]

    This course introduces students to advanced principles of Rasch measurement theory in the social sciences. It is a follow-up to Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories. Analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where participants have the option of analysing their own data.

    Start date
    24 July 2023
    Cost
    $2,650 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics II [SCIEM401]

    This micro-credential provides practical training in the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST
Transferrable skills

  • Relational Practice and the Politics of Gender/Sex [GENDM301]

    Relational practice recognises that all of reality is constructed through relationships – for example, between organisms and their environments.

    Start date
    2 January 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Teaching Historical Fiction [ENGL504]

    Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the genre of historical fiction through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other genres.

    Start date
    11 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Community of Inquiry [PHILM301]

    This micro-credential offers training in the community of inquiry (CoI) methodology, which grew out of the philosophy for children movement.

    Start date
    6 February 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

  • Professional Reading for English Teachers [ENGLM502]

    The unit explores several seminal texts in the field of English teaching and considers ways to embed professional reading throughout participants' careers.

    Start date
    20 July 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Programming and Planning for Subject English [ENGLM503]

    This micro-credential explores the different methods through which English teachers can strategically plan and program classroom teaching and learning.

    Start date
    2 October 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Unpacking Texts and Producing Resources in the English Classroom [ENGLM506]

    This micro-credential explores the process of teaching fiction and non-fiction texts, from initial teacher reading to classroom delivery.

    Start date
    16 April 2023
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Introduction to Applied Bioinformatics II [SCIEM401]

    This micro-credential provides practical training in the analysis of data across areas of biology, whether this be biomedical, environmental or agricultural.

    Start date
    1 July 2023
    Cost
    $660 inc. GST

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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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