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Short courses fail on policy options
Micro-credentials and short online courses are changing the education landscape. But there is confusion as to how these tiny units of learning should be recognised.
- Julie Hare
Cyber shortages drive higher pay and new demand for education
Organisations need to upskill cybersecurity professionals to develop their management and soft skills, as well as their technical skills.
- Nicki Bourlioufas
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- Open LMS
Educators take hybrid approach to curriculum rollout
Experts say that the shift to dedicated online learning caused by the pandemic is likely to be permanent.
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April
Leadership is key to an efficient and compassionate health system
Postgraduate study can vastly improve communication and skills while adding considerable levels of comprehension to the business of healthcare.
- Nicki Bourlioufas
- Sponsored
- RMIT University
Thought leadership a vital business success ingredient post pandemic
To be a thought leader, you need to have the desire to develop the requisite skills, you need to be in the right environment, and you need to be exposed to a mix of visionaries across a variety of topics. Other attributes that support thought leadership include an open mind and a hunger for knowledge.
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Carbon literacy course teaches a common language
The program provides a baseline understanding and introduces participants to a common language across all functions of an organisation.
- Julie Hare
March
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- Melbourne Business School
What does digital transformation mean for senior leaders?
A digital transformation project paved the way for the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s pandemic response – and ability to respond swiftly.
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The top four Australian universities for producing CEOs
A new analysis ranks the University of New South Wales, Australian National University, Macquarie University and the University of South Australia as the best.
- Agnes King and Julie Hare
Lockdowns led to a boom in online learning, much of it work related
Australians are signing up for informal education and training in vast numbers.
- Julie Hare
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- Industry Insight
- UTS
Why a UTS micro-credential might be just what you need
The tidal wave of digital disruption is challenging traditional education models and providing new opportunities for individuals and employers.
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Speed of corporate change drives hunger for quick courses
Learning how to negotiate better, enhance ESG credentials and rev up technology skills are at the centre of a rush for microcredentials.
- Simon Evans
Skills of the future arrive in various formats
UTS is offering demand-driven learning that tackles skill shortages while Newcastle University stresses the importance of change management.
- Alexandra Cain
Lifelong learning is now a part of work
Industry is partnering with universities in equipping employees with the skills necessary for a changing workplace.
- Therese Raft
Shorter courses lead the revolution in education sector
In a rapidly changing, digitally emboldened world, it makes sense to learn skills with bite-sized courses known as micro-credentials.
- Julie Hare
Banking, finance getting teeth into tech
The financial services sector is increasingly relying on micro-credentials to bridge the gap between industry and technological developments.
- Nicki Bourlioufas
Needed: a marketplace to assess the value of courses
What is missing is a system of comparing the worth of micro-credentials from employers’ and candidates’ perspectives.
- Christopher Niesche
Pandemic quickened the pace of micro learning
Micro-credentials are enabling practising employees to quickly upskill and bring a can-do mindset to the workplace.
- Christopher Niesche
Dip into short courses for a chance to extend core knowledge
There is now an easy road to professional development: take advantage of one of the many micro courses in your subject.
- Alexandra Cain
Transferable skills need to be road-tested for new workplaces
The experiential part of learning is an important component that industry sectors and job candidates benefit from.
- Therese Raft
Badging is a catching trend among skill-seekers
Badging, which allows students to showcase their learning achievements as a digital proof on social networks, is a growing phenomenon.
- Mark Eggleton
Universities rush to fill the skills gap in mining
Industry involvement has led to universities developing relevant and flexible credentials.
- Ruth Callaghan
Right skill just the ticket on the corporate ladder
Recruiters are noticing a large increase in the number of executives wanting to climb the corporate ranks listing newly acquired micro-credentials on their CVs.
- Nina Hendy
Dressed for success and armed with an MBA
Three successful business leaders look back on their MBA and how it changed the trajectory of their careers.
- Alexandra Cain
Supply chain crisis opens up career opportunities
Postgraduate education can help professionals better manage processes, solve problems more effectively and fast track career progression.
- Nicki Bourlioufas
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- RMIT University
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