Online Short Courses
Whether you want to upskill yourself, or you’re looking for scalable, cost-effective online training for your organisation, look no further than the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s online short courses.
Engaging, interactive and available on topics as diverse as Shakespeare to Artificial Intelligence, our online short courses are fully flexible, allowing you to study when and where suits you.
All courses are designed and taught by the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s world-renowned academics, and may include links to readings, research, videos, quizzes and questionnaires.
They are hosted on the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s own Learning Management System and on , and typically range from four to six weeks in duration, requiring one to two hours of study per week.
If you are a University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ academic who wants to provide your on-campus students with full access to online course materials, please visit our ‘For Academics’ page.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long do I have to complete an online short course from date of enrolment?
You have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete the course requirements.
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What does ‘self-paced’ mean?
‘Self-paced’ means you can complete the course requirements anytime, online, at your own pace. You have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete the course requirements.
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Am I required to attend live lectures?
No. There are no live lectures or tutorials for you to attend. All videos are pre-recorded so you can learn at your leisure.
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How do I earn and access my course certificate?
You will earn a course certificate by successfully completing the course requirements. Individual courses may have a different assessment criterion but will usually consist of multiple-choice questions.
The course certificate is digital and will be available for you to download via your immediately after completing the course requirements.
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Do online short courses count toward a degree program at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ?
No. These courses are non-award and do not hold credit value, nor is Registered Prior Learning (RPL) available.
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Who do I contact if I need support?
Contact Professional and Continuing Education at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ by emailing pace@adelaide.edu.au or calling (08) 8313 3268.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, between 9am – 5pm ACST.
Please note, it may take up to 48 hours to respond.
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Where can I access the Terms and Conditions?
Further information
For any enquiries regarding online short courses, the Big Data MicroMasters Program, the MathTrackX XSeries Program or any of the Professional Certificates, reach out to our team today.