Online courses that upskill you for a career you'll love!

How is Upskilled different from other online course providers?

Upskilled offers a unique online learning experience, focused on helping you build work-ready skills and knowledge. When you study with Upskilled, you will benefit from:

• Online study - Gain access to a fully customised online learning portal to access learning materials, communication tools and assessments anytime, anywhere.
• Flexible payment - Select from a range of interest-free payment plans including monthly or fortnightly payments. Students who pay upfront can receive a 15% discount.
• Student support services - As a student, you’ll receive support from industry leading trainers for the entire course duration. In addition, there is a support team available to assist you as well.
• Nationally Recognised Training - Upskilled is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), meaning that the qualifications we deliver and award are nationally-recognised.
• Start anytime - With rolling start dates every month, you don’t have to wait to get your career on track!
• Industry leading trainers - Upskilled takes great pride in bringing the very best trainers and facilitators to our course sessions and business development programs.

How can I enrol in a course with Upskilled?

If you know which course you would like to enrol in, and are ready to enrol now, you can get in touch with our team from Monday-Friday, 9.00AM-5.00PM (AEST) on 1300 009 924 or email info@upskilled.edu.au.

You can also head to our Contact Us page and fill in the form. One of our education consultants will get back to you as soon as possible to progress with your enrolment.

We also use Live Chat after office hours, which is always staffed. Watch for the popup banner on the right hand side of your screen, type your message, and press send. 

If you’d like to chat through your options to make sure you’re enrolling in the best course for your career goals, we’d recommend talking to one of our education consultants by calling 1300 009 924. 

How can studying with Upskilled help me find a job?

Studying takes time and commitment, so naturally it's understandable to want to know you’ll come out of the course with not only a qualification but with a set of work-ready skills that will attract employers as well. 

Upskilled’s courses place high value on job readiness. Most of our courses offer the opportunity to gain valuable work skills through both our course content and our interactive teaching and learning methods.

We have also developed a range of approaches that will help you understand the link between each course and the industry in which you may find a job after completing the course. You can find more information on this FAQ page. 
 

Does Upskilled have testimonials from students?

Absolutely! You can read our testimonials and reviews from past Upskilled students. You can also check out our exclusive interviews with students and industry experts, sharing insights on their own experience with work and study.

How does online learning work?

Online study allows you to learn skills anywhere, anytime without having to compromise on quality. But how does it work?

When you study online with Upskilled, you’ll be assigned specialist trainers who will provide you with necessary support and guidance throughout your journey. They will keep in regular contact, ensuring you receive the assistance needed to achieve your goals. Upskilled trainers are industry experts, and can guide and assist you every step of the way.

When you learn online with Upskilled, you’ll be given access to an interactive, secure e-learning platform called MyUpskilled, where study materials are delivered with 24/7 accessibility. This means you can study anytime! On top of your necessary resources for study, MyUpskilled also provides you with unlimited access to discussion boards, webinars and a trainer/student messaging system.

Finally, you'lll submit your assignments to your trainer via MyUpskilled, and will receive feedback and grading for your work. 
 

What are the benefits of online study?

The key benefit of online study is being able to study when you want, where you want. As all course materials are delivered through an online learning platform, you aren’t required to travel to a physical location to learn, saving time and money.

With online learning, you can create your own study schedule rather than having to work to a set timetable. This is great for anyone balancing other work, personal and family commitments, or anyone who works better absorbing content at their own pace.

Online study also gives you the choice of pursuing alternative study methods which may suit your learning style better. For example, perhaps you learn better independently, rather than in a crowded classroom setting. Or perhaps the flexibility of working through content at your own pace allows you to retain information and skills better. 

Upskill in the field of your choice and learn at a schedule and pace that suits you best, all from the comfort of your own home.
 

Is online study better than in-class learning?

Whether you choose to study online or in a traditional classroom setting should depend on your time, budget, location and learning preferences. 

Online learning has a range of benefits, including:

• Study anytime, anywhere - you’re free to take your study materials anywhere, allocate your study hours around your work schedule, and are not required to travel to a physical campus. 
• Study at your own pace - you have the opportunity to work when you're most productive, and can establish your own study schedule. You also have access to online student support should any issues arise.
• Balance priorities - you have the opportunity to  gain qualifications and work-ready skills while maintaining your other commitments. Many students remain in employment while reaching their learning goals.

What payment options are available?

There are a range of different payment options available to cater to your needs:

• Upfront payment - receive 15% OFF your course fee when you pay upfront.
• Upskilled payment plans - Upskilled offer flexible fortnightly or monthly payment plans that allow you to start studying now without the financial burden.
• Study now, pay later - Upskilled has also teamed up with Zip to offer you flexible weekly, fortnightly and monthly interest-free payment plans.
• Government subsidised training - depending on the state or territory you reside in, you may be eligible for various forms of government funding or incentives.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Upskilled offer fortnightly or monthly payment plans which are available over a 12 month period. These allow you to pay for your course as you’re studying, rather than in one upfront lump sum payment.

What are the government funding options?

The Australian Government, at both a federal and state level, is committed to upskilling the Australian workforce, so have created a variety of funding schemes and incentive opportunities to subsidise qualifications.

There are various different types of funding available, including:

• NSW Smart and Skilled
• Certificate 3 Guarantee (QLD)
• Skilling South Australia (SA)
• Higher Level Skills (QLD)
• Future Skills (WA)
• User Choice (ACT)
• Skilled Capital (ACT)
• Traineeships

To find out what types of Government funding or incentives may be available to you, please complete our online government funding eligibility form. 

What is a digital badge?

A digital badge is a new and quick way you can share your qualifications with co-workers and potential employers that garners respect. After you complete your course with Upskilled, you can add a digital badge to your email signature or digital resume and post it on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

What are the benefits of digital badges?

Sharing your digital badges helps you to boost your professional network and build your personal brand. It allows employers to view and acknowledge your skills and expertise, potentially helping to expand your career opportunities and creating the opportunity to build meaningful connections with other people in your industry. 

How do digital badges work?

Digital badges are made up of two parts - the image and a text description.

The image of the badge represents the qualification and skills you have achieved, whilst the text description, otherwise known as the digital credential, is the evidence behind the digital badge. 

This text description is made up of metadata which will tell anyone viewing the badge who earned the badge (you), when you earned it, what you achieved, and who verifies the achievement (Upskilled). 
 

How do I get a digital badge?

When you successfully complete an eligible course through Upskilled, you will be notified via email that you have earned a badge! This email will contain information and instructions on how to claim and share your badge.

You can also log into the digital badging platform of your choice to claim your badge, so long as you use the same email address you enrolled with.

Digital badges come at no extra cost to you.
 

How do I share my digital badge?

Once you have been awarded your badge, you will then be able to share it in a range of ways to help others recognise and celebrate your achievements. You can:

• Copy a link to share in a post on your preferred social media channel, in an email, as a direct message or any other platform you would like.
• Share directly to LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.
• Copy html code to embed and add your badge to digital resumes, email signatures, websites, and more.

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How safe are digital badges?

Unlike traditional printed certificates, digital badges cannot be stolen.

The digital image is securely linked to verified information and data, protecting it from fake claims and ensuring your badge and identity are always safe. 

Once claimed, you are able to store and display your digital badges on free platforms like Badgr and Open Badge Passport, which also verify the authenticity of your badges. 

Finally, you’re also able to configure your privacy settings to choose whether your badges are public or private, or to only show certain people a select set of digital credentials.