Victoria University Polytechnic’s portfolio of short courses are cost-effective and a quick way to sharpen skills and upgrade specialist knowledge with industry-relevant, targeted training.
Taught by industry professionals, our short courses will fast-track your ability to harness skill sets that are highly sought after by employers and industry professionals to give you a head start in your career, in an industry that suits you.
You will also have access to Victoria University Polytechnic’s state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge equipment and convenient campus locations (external link) around Melbourne.
Looking for a university short course? Read about Victoria University's short courses (external link) to find out more.
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Building & Construction
- Domestic Builders Limited TNABY (external link)
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – CONISS012 (external link) (White Card)
- Revit Level 1 THAAC (external link)
- Safe Operation of an Elevating Work Platform TNAAH (external link)
- Working at Heights Safely in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry TNABQ (external link)
Business Skills
- THABT Microsoft PowerPoint - Introduction (external link)
- THABS Microsoft Word - Intermediate (external link)
- THABU Microsoft Excel - Beginner (external link)
- THABV Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (external link)
- THABW Microsoft Excel - Advanced (external link)
- Accounting Principles Skill Set FNSSS00014 (external link)
- BAS Agent Registration Skill Set FNSSS00004 (external link)
- Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax Documentation FNSSS00008 (external link)
Civil Construction
Community Services
Digital Technology & Cybersecurity
Disability
Electrical & Engineering
- Class 1 Restricted Electrical Fault Finding Licence TNCL1 (external link)
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) THACF (external link)
- Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry 22515VIC (external link)
- Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set UEESS00174 (external link)
- Mechanical Fitting for Hobbyists THAAU (external link)
- Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) TNREC (external link)
- Restricted - Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment - UEESS00133 (external link)
- Solar Grid Connect – Design TNABM (external link)
- Solar Grid Connect – Install TNABN (external link)
- Solar Grid Connect – Design and Install TNABL (external link)
- Welding For Beginners THAAN (external link)
First Aid
Hair, Make-up & Beauty
Hospitality
Leadership & Management
- THABO Introduction to Communication for Effective Leadership (external link)
- THABQ Introduction for Women in Leadership (external link)
- Building the Team THAAY (external link)
- Communicate with Influence THAAZ (external link)
- Effective Communication Skills THAAV (external link)
- Effective Time Management THABA (external link)
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence THAAW (external link)
- Introduction to Change Management THABK (external link)
- Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring Skills THABG (external link)
- Introduction to Effective Teamwork THABM (external link)
- Introduction to Managing Workplace Priorities THABE (external link)
- Introduction to Managing Workplace Relationships THABL (external link)
- Introduction to Positive Leadership THABN (external link)
- Introduction to Presentation Skills THABH (external link)
- Introduction to Project Management THABI (external link)
- Leading a Team THAAX (external link)
Preparation Programs
We can also tailor programs for group delivery in the workplace. Find out about our customised training solutions.
Contact us
Phone:1300 82 33 87
Email: vupolyshortcourses@vu.edu.au