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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, medication management, geology, astrophysics, psychology and more - with more UWA Plus micro-credentials on the way.

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Featured micro-credentials

 
 

Geotechnical Design of Laterally Loaded Offshore Piles

In this micro-credential participants will develop the skills needed to undertake the geotechnical design of laterally loaded pile foundations for offshore wind turbines.

3pd points


 
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Understanding and Responding to the Complexities of Coercive Control in Domestic and Family Violence

Health, social and legal professionals will gain an understanding of DFV and coercive control, focusing on impacts, perpetrator patterns, risk management, and legal responses for safer communities.

6pd points

 
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Groundwater Hydrochemistry

These two micro-credentials will deepen your knowledge and understanding of key hydrogeochemical processes that control groundwater quality.

3pd points each


 
 

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 science and humanities disciplines.

2pd points

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

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

2pd points

               

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

These two micro-credentials provide students with foundational knowledge required for understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

3pd points each

This micro-credential provides clinicians  with an opportunity to receive group supervision on FASD cases.

1pd point

 

Tailings Management

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

 

Autism Assessment and Diagnosis 

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

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Micro-credentials by area of interest

Architecture and Design
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Education
Engineering
Health and Biomedical Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Natural and Physical Sciences
  • Atoms, Materials and Reactions [CHEMM101]

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

    Course dates
    09 November 2026 - 20 November 2026
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST     

  • Equilibrium, Energy and the Environment [CHEMM102]

    This micro-credential is part of a programme to up-skill teachers to teach ATAR Chemistry. This micro credential will cover unit 3 and 4 of the ATAR chemistry syllabus.

    Course dates
    30 November 2026 - 11 December 2026
    Cost
    $990 inc. GST          

  • Responsible Agricultural Practices [AGRIM503]

    This unit critically analyses, using a philosophical approach, agricultural activities around the world. In particular it examines the use of animals in agricultural production, the management of natural resources, and considers community attitudes relating to the use of production animals, the impact of agriculture on natural resources, the use of modern technologies, and the societal role of agriculture. The unit will provide students with the knowledge and skills to conduct a fair assessment of current and future ethical problems arising from agricultural production. The students examine current ideologies and scientific research that attempts to understand and improve the ethics of agriculture worldwide.

    Course dates
    To be announced
    Cost
    $550 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
    25 May 2026 - 13 June 2026 [MC-2H]
    Cost
    $1188 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.  

    Course dates
    15 June 2026 - 03 July 2026 [MC-2H]
    Cost
    $1188 inc. GST

  • Our Changing Water Cycle [GEOSM403]

    In this micro-credential you will deepen your understanding of the key hydrologic processes that drive water storage and movement through landscapes, and how these are responding to our changing climate. Learners will develop skills in analysing and interpreting measured hydrological data to understand and quantify our changing water cycle.

    Course dates
    02 March 2026 - 10 April 2026 [MC-1H]
    Cost
    $1188 inc. GST

  • Predicting Changing Hydrologic Systems [GEOSM404]

    In this micro-credential you will build your skills in identifying the key features of hydrologic systems and implementing appropriate numerical models to predict their response to changing climate or management approaches.

    Course dates
    30 March 2026 - 04 May 2026 [MC-1H]
    Cost
    $1188 inc. GST

  • 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
    14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026 [MC-3H]
    Cost
    $1188 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.

    Course dates
    22 June 2026 - 03 July 2026 [MC-3Q]
    Cost
    $1188 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). It is ideal for industry geoscientists seeking more advanced skills in field-based mapping, data analysis and interpretation of relevance to their current or future employment.

    Course dates
    19 September 2026 - 26 September 2026 [MC-3Q]
    Cost
    $2000 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.

    Course dates
    06 July  2026 - 17 July 2026 [MC-3Q]
    Cost
    $1188 inc. GST

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

    Applied 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.

    Course dates
    20 July  2026 - 19 October 2026 [MC-3H]
    Cost
    $440 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.

    Course dates
    20 July  2026 - 19 October 2026 [MC-3H]
    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.

    Course dates
    20 July  2026 - 19 October 2026 [MC-3H]
    Cost
    $440 inc. GST

  • Integrated Einsteinian Science for School Teachers - [PHYSN410]

    This course is designed for primary and secondary school science teachers and other educators interested in changing the paradigm of school science teaching through the introduction of modern Einsteinian concepts. This course will equip the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adopt and develop Einsteinian physics lesson plans for school classrooms.

    Course dates
    23 February 2026 - 13 November 2026 [MC-1Y]
    20 July 2026 - 06 November 2026 [MC-3H]
    Cost
    Thanks to the Australian Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education we are able to waive the fee for PHCYN503 for a limited time (limited fee-free places available).
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    UWA+ Micro-credentials and short courses - Frequently asked questions

    What are micro-credentials?

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

    UWA Plus short courses are also short courses focused on specific skills or knowledge in a given area. Unlike micro-credentials, UWA Plus short courses are not stackable for conversion to academic credit.

    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.

    UWA Plus short courses are also short, specific courses - but are not stackable to convert to academic credit.

    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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