As we step into 2025, there's no better time to plan your year of learning and professional development. Whether you're looking to upskill, explore a new career path, or deepen your expertise, our wide range of short courses and microcredentials has something for everyone.
From data analytics and leadership to project management, problem-solving, and more, we’re here to help you achieve your goals. Ready to get started? Let’s take a closer look at just some of the short courses and microcredentials on offer from UTS Open for the year ahead.
Working with Data
The demand for skills in data management, analysis, and manipulation continues to grow at pace. Whether you’re aiming to advance your career in a specialised data role, or want to build these essential skills as they become increasingly important across functions and industries, UTS Open has a wide selection of courses to help you stay ahead.
If you’re beginning your journey in this field, Data Analyst Toolkit offers a foundational understanding of the key tools and topics; or for a deeper exploration, check out the Data Analytics Foundations microcredential.
If you’re already skilled and looking to take the next step, perhaps consider the microcredentials in Advanced Data Analytics, or Advanced Data Science for Innovation.
Project Management & Problem solving
Skills in project management or problem solving are equally in demand and, if these are more your thing, we’ve a number of relevant courses for you to explore.
Lean Six Sigma Foundations or Advanced Project Management will help build your project management muscle and strengthen your leadership credentials, while courses in areas like Futures Thinking, Design Thinking and Creative Intelligence will equip you with tools and approaches to solve complex problems and find novel solutions.
Specialist topics
One of the key advantages of being part of a university is UTS Open's ability to tap into the diverse expertise of academics across a wide range of specialist fields. If you’re seeking courses tailored to your specific role or industry, we may well have exactly what you’re looking for. Our offerings include specialist topics such as contaminated land management, digital engineering, and fashion sustainability. We also provide courses designed for professionals in specific sectors, such as education, local government, and beyond.
Free online courses
If you’re still unsure about where to start your learning journey, why not test the waters with one of UTS Open’s many free courses. Online and self-paced, these are a great way to familiarise yourself with the UTS Open learning experience and explore a topic without commitment. We’ve got courses in data, problem solving, leadership and entrepreneurship, to name but a few.
Don't delay. Begin your year of transformative learning with a short course or microcredential from UTS Open.
