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
 Sleep DevicesThis micro-credential streamlines the knowledge required by dental health professionals to successfully manage patients with obstructive sleep related breathing disorders. 6pd points
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 Australia and the Indo-Pacific – understanding our strategic connections to AsiaGain an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia's strategic relationships to Asia. 2pd points |
 Advanced Strength and Conditioning for Sport PerformanceThis micro-credential adopts a practical and theoretical approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary, industry relevant strength and conditioning concepts. 6pd points |
 Insight into Neurological DisordersThis 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. 2pd points |
 Tailings ManagementWith 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.
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 Autism Assessment and DiagnosisA suite of autism assessment and diagnosis micro-credentials developed by Autism CRC with The University of Western Australia.
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Micro-credentials by area of interest
- Business and Commerce
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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.
- Course dates
- 29 April 2024 - 23 June 2024
2 September 2024 - 27 October 2024 - Cost
- $495 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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- Data and Computer Science
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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- Earth Sciences
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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.
- Course dates
- 27 May 2024 - 14 June 2024
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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Advanced Structural Geology [GEOSM501]
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. It is ideal for industry geologists who are looking to develop more advanced skills of relevance to their current or future employment.
- Course dates
- 1 July 2024 - 5 July 2024 (intensive week followed by 35 hours of practical exercises/assessment in subsequent three weeks)
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 28 October 2024 - 1 November 2024
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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).
- Course dates
- 6 July 2024 - 13 July 2024 (fieldwork with assessment in following three weeks)
- Cost
- $1850 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 4 November 2024 - 8 November 2024 (intensive week followed by 35 hours of practical exercises/assessment in subsequent three weeks)
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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- Education
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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.
- Availability
- 18 April 2024 - 23 May 2024
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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Navigating Novels [ENGLM504]
Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the form through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other forms.
Led by expert tutors and with contributions from outstanding scholars, this unit will combine recorded lectures and 2 hour online workshops over 6 weeks, or over 4 days in a summer intensive format with 3 hour face to face classes, recorded lectures and readings. Students will explore the main themes and developments of the form and consider how the novel operates in the secondary English classroom.
- Course dates
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 8 February 2024 - 14 March 2024
10 October 2024 - 14 November 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 6 May 2024 - 3 June 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $825 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $400 inc. GST
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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- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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- Engineering
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Preparation, Transport and Deposition of Tailings [MINEM501]
Participants will learn what deposition and storage techniques are available and preferred for managing different types of tailings streams.
- Course dates
- 29 January 2024 - 22 March 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Water Balance [MINEM522]
In this micro-credential the components of a water balance are discussed and methods for quantifying these components illustrated. Different types of water balance, from simple databases to complex probabilistic numerical simulations are described.
- Course dates
- 29 January 2024 - 22 March 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Case Studies of Tailings Failures [MINEM533]
The objectives of this micro-credential is to illustrate the linkages between design, construction and operation of a tailings storage facility (TSF) and how deficiencies in any of these processes can impact on the stability of a TSF.
- Course dates
- 29 January 2024 - 22 March 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Basics of Tailings Geotechnics [MINEM502]
In this micro-credential you will learn how particle size distributions are obtained and how they are used to classify geomaterials.
- Course dates
- 22 April 2024 - 14 June 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Dewatering Technologies [MINEM523]
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.
- Course dates
- 22 April 2024 - 14 June 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Compliance [MINEM541]
Participants will learn about the transition from prescriptive approaches to TSF regulation and governance, to an increasingly risk-based approach, which included the introduction of the concept of Consequence Category. The philosophy behind the Consequence Category approach and implications on design and operations of TSFs is explored. The discussions include an introduction to the use of detailed dam-break studies and how outcomes from such studies are used to inform consequence categories.
- Course dates
- 22 April 2024 - 14 June 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Testing - An Introduction [MINEM503]
Participants will learn how various forms of tailings testing are carried out, the types of devices available, and some review of relevant theory to understand what the test is doing. This will be done through the presentation and analysis of real tailings test data.
- Course dates
- 15 July 2024 - 6 September 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Risk Evaluation for Tailings Engineering [MINEM531]
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. Topics will include uncertainty and variability, safety risk acceptance levels and the use of safety matrices, and the concepts of ALARP and frequency-consequence evaluations.
- Course dates
- 15 July 2024 - 6 September 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Roles and Responsibilities [MINEM542]
This micro-credential discusses how the organisational structure set up to manage a tailings storage facility can contribute to preventing accidents and tailings releases. Using the GISTM (Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management) as a framework, the roles and responsibilities of personnel including the Accountable Executive, the Engineer of Record, and the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer are discussed, amongst others.
- Course dates
- 15 July 2024 - 6 September 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Monitoring [MINEM542]
This micro-credential participants learn about modes of failure, current and emerging monitoring technologies, working towards achieving ALARP, implementing TARPs and various controls and control effectiveness.
- Course dates
- 7 October 2024 - 29 November 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Management Plans [MINEM532]
Participants will learn about general concepts of tailings management, details of required inputs and outputs, and the importance of accounting for variability when developing both conceptual and detailed tailings management plans. The emphasis is on maximising storage capacity economically while ensuring safe operational procedures..
- Course dates
- 7 October 2024 - 29 November 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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Tailings Operations [MINEM521]
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. The key role of aspects such as deposition strategies, layer thickness, maintaining freeboard, decant systems and how to incorporate these aspects into a Tailings Management Plan are covered.
- Course dates
- 7 October 2024 - 29 November 2024
- Cost
- $1100 inc. GST
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- Health and Biomedical Sciences
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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.
- Course dates
- 2024 availability to be updated soon
- Cost:
- $880 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 2024 availability to be updated soon
- Cost
- $880 inc GST
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Planning for Pandemics [PUBHM504]
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.
- Course dates
- 2024 availability to be updated soon
- Cost
- $880 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $330 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $330 inc GST
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This micro-credential explores a range of differential diagnoses relevant in diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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.
- Availability
- Breastfeeding a foundation for human health 1: 2024 availability to be updated soon
Breastfeeding a foundation for human health 2: 2024 availability to be updated soon - Cost
- Introductory price of $495 (incl GST) for each UWA lactology micro-credential
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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.
- Course date
- 5 April 2024
- Cost
- On campus $550 inc GST
Online only $495 inc GST
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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.
- Course date
- 6 April 2024
- Cost
- $770 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1H] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-2H] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-3H] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024 - Cost
- $660 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
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2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $11,000 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
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2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- OPTMM410: $5,500 inc. GST
OPTMM411: $2,200 inc. GST
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- Humanities and Social Sciences
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 18 April 2024 - 23 May 2024
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
Course dates
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
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Navigating Novels [ENGLM504]
Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the form through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other forms.
Led by expert tutors and with contributions from outstanding scholars, this unit will combine recorded lectures and 2 hour online workshops over 6 weeks, or over 4 days in a summer intensive format with 3 hour face to face classes, recorded lectures and readings. Students will explore the main themes and developments of the form and consider how the novel operates in the secondary English classroom.
Course dates
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
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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.
- Course dates
- 16 July 2024 - 20 August 2024
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 8 February 2024 - 14 March 2024
10 October 2024 - 14 November 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 6 May 2024 - 7 June 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 29 April 2024 - 19 July 2024
2 September 2024 - 22 November 2024 - Cost
- $495 inc. GST
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- Natural and Physical Sciences
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $400 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 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.
- Course dates
- 27 May 2024 - 14 June 2024
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 1 July 2024 - 5 July 2024 (intensive week followed by 35 hours of practical exercises/assessment in subsequent three weeks)
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 28 October 2024 - 1 November 2024
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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).
- Course dates
- 6 July 2024 - 13 July 2024 (fieldwork with assessment in following three weeks)
- Cost
- $1850 inc. GST
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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
- 4 November 2024 - 8 November 2024 (intensive week followed by 35 hours of practical exercises/assessment in subsequent three weeks)
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 dates will be updated soon
- 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.
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $330 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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).
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $330 inc GST
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This micro-credential explores a range of differential diagnoses relevant in diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan.
- Course dates
- [MC-1Q] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 31 March 2024
[MC-2Q] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-4Q] - Commence any time from 1 October 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024
- Cost
- $660 inc GST
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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.
- Course date
- 5 April 2024
- 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.
- Course date
- 6 April 2024
- Cost
- $770 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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1H] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-2H] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-3H] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024 - Cost
- $660 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.
- Course dates
- [MC-2Q] -1 April 2024 - 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] -1 July 2024 - 30 September 2024 - 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.
- Course dates
- [MC-2Q] -1 April 2024 - 30 June 2024
[MC-3Q] -1 July 2024 - 30 September 2024 - 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.
- Course date
- 1 July 2024 - 30 September 2024
- Cost
- $725 inc GST
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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.
- Applications
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $990 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1H] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-2H] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-3H] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024 - Cost
- $660 inc. GST
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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.
- Applications
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $2,650 inc. GST
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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.
- Applications
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $2,650 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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Navigating Novels [ENGLM504]
Through a series of lectures, workshops and activities, participants will track the form through time, considering traditional engagements with the genre, as well as exploring examples that blend aspects of other forms.
Led by expert tutors and with contributions from outstanding scholars, this unit will combine recorded lectures and 2 hour online workshops over 6 weeks, or over 4 days in a summer intensive format with 3 hour face to face classes, recorded lectures and readings. Students will explore the main themes and developments of the form and consider how the novel operates in the secondary English classroom.
- Course dates
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- 2024 availability will be updated soon
- Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Availability
- On-campus Intensive: 22 January 2024 - 25 January 2024
On-line: 16 April 2024 - 21 May 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- 8 February 2024 - 14 March 2024
10 October 2024 - 14 November 2024 - Cost
- $440 inc. GST
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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.
- Course dates
- [MC-1H] - Commence any time from 1 January 2024 and complete by 30 June 2024
[MC-2H] - Commence any time from 1 April 2024 and complete by 30 September 2024
[MC-3H] - Commence any time from 1 July 2024 and complete by 31 December 2024 - Cost
- $660 inc. GST
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.
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