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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.

Find discounted micro-credentials for UWA Partner schools here.

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Featured micro-credentials

 
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Integrated Einsteinian Science for School Teachers

This micro-credential introduces modern Einsteinian concepts related to the themes of the national curriculum across four modules. 

12pd points

NOTE -

Further information on taking the modules as individual micro-credentials is available on the web page.

 
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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

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Using R: Environmental and Agriculture Applications 

This micro-credential introduces students to data analysis and report preparation using R and R Studio at a workplace standard.

12pd points

               

ATAR Physics for Teachers: Year 11 Syllabus 

In this micro-credential participants learn the new year-11 Physics ATAR syllabus, focusing on Science Understanding. Topics covered include Motion, Forces. Energy, Waves, Nuclear and Electrical Physics.

3pd points

 
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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.

 

Urban Greening micro-credential  

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Are you interested in learning more about urban greening? In Perth, our urban forest and nature are more crucial than ever. We face significant threats and challenges that demand integrated solutions.

The University of Western Australia's School of Design in Landscape Architecture is offering a new micro-credential in 2025 to enhance the knowledge of professionals in government, private practice, and related fields. 

The Urban Greening micro-credential includes a two-day intensive workshop, complemented by a series of lectures and online modules. Participants will earn two University credit points and professional development in their field.

Learn from local and national experts in urban greening through a multi-disciplinary lens as we share knowledge and explore integrated solutions. This program is being coordinated by Caine Holdsworth and Daniel Jan Martin.

Please register your interest here to learn more and receive enrolment details.

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Micro-credentials by area of interest

Business and Commerce
Data and Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Education
Engineering
Health and Biomedical Sciences

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. 

Course dates

12 November 2024 - 28 February 2025

Cost
OPTMM410:  $5,500 inc. GST
OPTMM411:  $2,200 inc. GST 

  • 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 from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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.

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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).

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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).

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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).

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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.

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    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.

    Course dates
    MC-1Q - commence from 1 Jan and complete by 31 March 2025
    MC-2Q - commence from 1 April and complete by 30 June 2025
    MC-3Q - commence from 1 July and complete by 30 Sept 2025
    MC-4Q - commence from 1 Oct and complete by 31 Dec 2025
    Cost
    $660 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.

    Course dates
    To be announced
    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.

    Course dates
    To be announced
    Cost
    $880 inc GST

  • rTMS training course - theory component [RTMSM501]

    This micro-credential aims to teach the neuroscientific theory behind neuromodulation treatments, provide guidance on current best practice for treatment plans.

    Course dates
    4 April 2025 (registrations close 17 March 2025)
    Cost:
    $550 inc GST

  • rTMS training course - practical component [RTMSM502]

    This micro-credential offers an opportunity to obtain practical training on rTMS equipment and systems. The course comprises a half day practical training session with a one hour assessment of skills. It is recommended that this course is taken in combination with RTMSM501 which provides complementary content on the theoretical basis and neuroscientific evidence for rTMS as a treatment.

    Course dates
    5 April 2025 (registrations close 17 March 2025)
    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 2025 and complete by 30 June 2025
    [MC-2H] - Commence any time from 1 April 2025 and complete by 30 September 2025
    [MC-3H] - Commence any time from 1 July 2025 and complete by 31 December 2025
    Cost
    $792 inc. GST

  • Advanced Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance [SSEHM501]

    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
    To be announced
    Cost:
    $880 inc GST
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
    Natural and Physical Sciences
    Psychology
    Research
    Transferrable skills

    Frequently asked questions

    What are micro-credentials?

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

    Are micro-credentials right for me?

    If you’re interested in upskilling in a specific area with the option of gaining university credit, micro-credentials may be right for you. Check the specific micro-credential listing for details.

    How is a micro-credential different from other types of study?

    Micro-credentials are short, specific courses designed to be stackable. They give you the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you, so you can complete a one-off micro-credential or stack multiple micro-credentials to convert to academic credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

    What are ‘stackable’ micro-credentials?

    Micro-credentials are ‘stackable’ because you can combine multiple micro-credentials that may be converted to academic credit towards an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

    Why are micro-credentials valuable?

    Successfully completing a micro-credential showcases mastery of specific skills or knowledge. Micro-credentials contribute to your skillset and employability, and create pathways for continued learning.

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