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Short courses and microcredentials

Gain industry knowledge, skills and insight by taking a short course delivered by UniSC's leading academics. You can earn credit towards a qualification with selected courses. New courses and topics are added regularly in response to industry needs.

20% discount for UniSC graduates on eligible short courses —contact Alumni Relations for your promotional code.

Business Planning Course

FREE SHORT COURSE

Simultaneously Online or onsite

UniSC invites Queensland based small and family businesses to participate in our free Business Planning Course. You will be guided through the essential elements of business planning, and by the end of the course you will have a complete business plan, informed by personalised feedback from the teaching team.

Dates: 10 and 11 December 2025
Days: Wednesday and Thursday 
Length: 2 days
Time: 9am to 4pm each day 
Delivery modes: Online or onsite
Cost: FREE
Certification: Participants who complete this short course will receive a certificate of completion.

Social media strategy and content creation

Learn to analyse, measure and develop strategy to improve your social media activities. Build your skills in writing and producing compelling content across platforms.

Delivery mode: Online on-demand (begin any time)
Cost: $329 (full course, pre-recorded, six modules, 2-3 hours each)

Delivery mode: Online live teaching
Cost: $999 (full course)
Date: TBA
Time: Six modules (3 hours each)

Free planning courses for Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese business communities

UniSC, in partnership with the Queensland Government, invites Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese-speaking small and family businesses to participate in our free, online courses to build business success. These courses are fully translated, 100% online and self-paced. They are designed to help develop clear business, workforce and continuity plans that support informed decision-making and future growth.

Delivery mode: Online and on-demand (begin any time)
Cost: FREE

Queensland Government funded planning courses

Continuity Planning

Is your business ready for the unexpected? Protect your business by planning for disruptions, challenges and opportunities. In this course, you will learn how to identify key risks, develop effective response strategies and create a personalised business continuity plan tailored to your operations. With clear guidance and easy-to-use tools, you will feel confident that your business can adapt, respond and continue operating during difficult times.

Workforce Planning for Business

Discover the power of effective workforce planning to improve productivity and operational efficiency with our free, seven-week course for Queensland business owners, managers and business administration professionals who support small to medium enterprises. With customised assessment, this course is also suitable for People and Culture/Human Resources specialists. Complete the course with a tailored workforce plan ready for implementation!

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Workforce Planning for Regions

UniSC in partnership with Jobs Queensland invites local government team members, Regional Jobs Committee stakeholders and anyone interested in regional workforce planning to join our free Workforce Planning for Regions Course. You will be guided through the foundations of how to develop a regional workforce plan.

Skills Enhancement for Security Professionals

Enhance your security career with our free course. The Skills Enhancement for Security Professionals microcredential is a unique opportunity to upskill, advance your career, and lead confidently in the face of future challenges.