For Individuals
Explore our range of flexible short courses designed for lifelong learning and career development. Find the right course to upskill, reskill or take your career further.
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Find the right learning solutions for your workforce. Explore courses and tailored programs to support upskilling, reskilling professional growth in your organisation.
Why lifelong learning matters
The world of work is changing faster than ever. Technology is reshaping industries, automation is altering job roles, and businesses are struggling to find the skilled talent they need. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 report, 39% of workers’ core skills will change, and 44% will need to upskill or reskill within the next five years just to stay competitive.
Lifelong learning isn’t just about keeping up, it’s about staying ahead. It’s the difference between feeling overwhelmed by change and having the confidence to navigate it.
Microcredentials – a game-changer
Microcredentials are a game-changer in the world of learning. Whether you're eyeing a promotion, exploring a career shift, or simply staying ahead in your industry, traditional education pathways can feel like a big leap. Microcredentials, however, offer a tailored, flexible approach to upskilling that fits into your busy life.
So, what exactly are microcredentials? They're short, focused courses that prove you’ve mastered a specific skill or area of knowledge. Think of them as a faster way of getting the skills you need, right when you need them.
Real feedback. Real results.
Back to nursing... and loving it!
After more than a decade away from nursing, Lisa Butler returned to the profession with the support of La Trobe’s Re-entry to Practice (Registered Nurse) course. As a recipient of the Victorian Department of Health’s Re-entry Pathway Scholarship for Nurses and Midwives, she was able to access flexible online study and a four-week placement, making it easier to balance learning with life and return to a career she loves.
"I wish I'd done it years ago", she says.
Thought cybersecurity courses weren't for you? So did Mick.
Mick Cliffe, Group Technical Services Manager at Haeusler’s Group in Mildura, was initially unsure about returning to study after being away from formal education for quite a while. But he knew that understanding cybersecurity was essential for his role, and for anyone in business today. With cybersecurity becoming a critical part of every industry, Mick recognised that gaining literacy in this area was not optional.
He completed a couple of microcredentials in cybersecurity, and is now enrolled in a post-graduate course.
From instinct to impact - how a short course changes how you think
Carlton IN Business, a leading corporate network with more than 160 member organisations, has a mission to create enduring value and relationships for its business community. As part of this network, La Trobe University offers a suite of MBA Microcredentials to members, one of which, Design Thinking, attracted Alexandra Laurence (Ali), Head of Growth at Ideagen Ops Central.
For Ali, it turned ad hoc problem-solving into a deliberate and repeatable process.
Real-world impact. University-powered learning.
Our research, innovation and community partnerships are making a real impact. This is the expertise that powers our short courses.
Why your organisation needs to become AI aware
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant trend, it’s already reshaping how organisations operate, innovate, and compete. Businesses across all sectors are increasingly prioritising AI literacy for their workforce. It's not just about tech companies, every industry, from healthcare to finance, manufacturing to education, is recognising the need for staff who understand and can work with AI.
Victorian Minister meets Re-entry to Practice alumni
La Trobe University hosted a visit from the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, who spent time with Lisa Butler and other course participants Sarah Dass, Michelle Unger and Nikki McAlister, that had all undertaken the Re-entry to Practice (RN) course, Australia’s only fully online program of its kind. Supported by scholarships from the Victorian Department of Health, this course enables former nurses to refresh their skills and return to the profession they love.
Why educators are turning to La Trobe’s SOLAR approach
La Trobe University has been leading the way in evidence-based literacy education through its SOLAR Lab and short courses that bring the Science of Language and Reading to teachers and school leaders. As classrooms become more diverse and the demand for literacy support grows, La Trobe is equipping educators with practical, research-backed strategies that improve student outcomes.