The Albanese Government will support the design and delivery of up to 28 microcredential courses from 18 universities to help meet skills needs in priority industries.
The 28 courses were selected from more than 90 applications to the first round of the Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education program.
A total of $18.5 million will be provided to support the development of the courses in priority areas including IT, engineering, science, health, and education.
Microcredentials are short, focused courses in a specific area of study, designed to teach and upskill learners with targeted, job-relevant skills.
The Pilot program is part of the Albanese Government's broader efforts to promote microcredentials, including the MicroCred Seeker platform launched in December 2022.
This online platform, MicroCred Seeker, features 425 microcredential courses from 56 registered providers, enabling Australians to search and compare courses that align with their career goals.
The list includes more than 80 technology, engineering and IT courses offered by 16 higher education providers.
The Government will now engage with the 18 successful universities to finalise conditions of grant arrangements.
A second round of funding is planned within the next 12 months, which will allow for more higher education providers to apply to participate in the Pilot.
Comment attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
"Microcredentials can help Australians upskill and reskill to prepare for the jobs of the future.
"This Pilot means more Australians can get the skills in areas we need, such as teaching, nursing, and engineering."
Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education recipients:
| Field of national priority targeted: |
Higher Education provider: |
Intended microcredential course title: |
| 07 Education |
Australian Catholic University |
Maths iSTEM |
| 07 Education |
Australian Catholic University |
Science iSTEM |
| 07 Education |
Australian Catholic University |
Phonics: Theory, research, differentiated instruction, and assessment |
| 01 Natural and Physical Sciences |
Central Queensland University |
Food Science: Fermentation for Food and Beverage Product Development |
| 07 Education |
Charles Darwin University |
The Pedagogy of Indigenous Knowledge Sharing through Creative and Cultural Practices |
| 06 Health |
Charles Sturt University |
Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Safety |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
Curtin University |
Net Zero Engineering Fundamentals |
| 02 Information Technology |
Curtin University |
Infonet Security |
| 06 Health |
La Trobe University |
Professional Certificate in Rural Nursing |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
Murdoch University |
Certificate in Strategic Decarbonisation Management |
| 02 Information Technology |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) |
Cyber Security Foundations for Business Professionals |
| 07 Education |
Southern Cross University |
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Mathematics for Out-Of-Field Teachers |
| 01 Natural and Physical Sciences |
The University of Western Australia |
Einsteinian Physics for School Teachers |
| 01 Natural and Physical Sciences |
The University of Western Australia |
Using R: Environmental and Agriculture Applications |
| 07 Education |
University of Canberra |
Professional Certificate in Education (Adaptive Educational Leadership) |
| 07 Education |
University of Canberra |
Professional Certificate in Education (Science of Learning) |
| 07 Education |
University of Canberra |
Professional Certificate in Education (Middle School Leadership) |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
University of New South Wales |
Hydrogen Production for Electrical Engineers |
| 02 Information Technology |
University of South Australia |
Professional Certificate in IT and Cloud Fundamentals |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
University of Southern Queensland |
Drone Mapping and Navigation Systems |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
University of Southern Queensland |
GIS for Professionals |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
University of Tasmania |
Timber Design for Residential Construction |
| 06 Health |
University of Tasmania |
Cyber Security for Digital Health |
| 06 Health |
University of Tasmania |
Digital Management for Health and Social Care |
| 03 Engineering and Related Technology |
University of Technology Sydney |
Building Information Modelling (BIM) course |
| 02 Information Technology |
University of the Sunshine Coast |
Inclusive Digital Design for Business |
| 06 Health |
Western Sydney University |
Applied Disease Outbreak Management |
| 01 Natural and Physical Sciences |
Western Sydney University |
Foundations of Environmental Sustainability |
