TAFE NSW: Full list of free online courses during coronavirus crisis
A bunch of new short online TAFE courses across NSW are completely free after the government teamed up with the sector to boost your skills amid the COVID-19 crisis. SEE THE FULL LIST OF COURSES.
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The government has added 13 new subjects to TAFE NSW’s fee-free short courses after an overwhelming response to the inital program saw many book out.
The online courses were launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow people to upskill from home while in isolation.
The new subjects replace the 13 full courses which were wiped out when 85,000 people enrolled in the opening three weeks.
“The incredible uptake to the initial 21 fee-free short courses shows that while many businesses across NSW are in hibernation there is a strong desire to upskill and gain new qualifications during this challenging time,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.
“Some courses have reached their capacity for now so they have been replaced with new courses so that we can continue to provide opportunities for people to upskill during this time.”
The range of short courses can be completed in just days or weeks and can help you upskill in everything from digital literacy, medical knowledge, leadership and business.
There are 21 courses available under the Develop Administration Skills, Enhance Your Digital Impact, Grow Health and Medical Knowledge, Improve Leadership Performance and Practical Business Skills categories.
See the full list of courses on offer below.
To be eligible for a subsidised place you must:
- Live or work in NSW
- Be an Australian Citizen OR Permanent Resident OR New Zealand Citizen OR Humanitarian visa holder
- Be over 17 years (people between 15 and 17 may be eligible and should contact us for more information)
- Have left school or are registered for home schooling
Here’s the full list of courses:
Develop Administration Skills
Statement of Attainment in Business Administration Skills (900-81042V01)
Develop some basic skills for a role in business administration. You will learn how to manage staff diaries and appointments, create presentations for the workplace and design and produce digital documents.
Statement of Attainment in Enhance Customer Service (901-00018V01)
With the increased move to online, the Service industry needs employees who are adept at providing excellent online customer service. This short course will update your skills in customer service management to ensure you’re equipped for delivering effective customer service in this new business environment.
Statement of Attainment in Executive Assistant Skills (901-00013V01)
Develop and refine the skills needed to be an Executive Assistant, providing top level support to teams and individuals while working remotely.
Enhance Your Digital Impact
Statement of Attainment in Build Creative Digital Imaging Skills (901-00009V01)
Online has never been more important for businesses, with the need to represent your products and/or business in a flattering light. This short course will teach you how to improve your digital imaging skills for the eMarketing environment. Students will need access to a digital camera for this course.
Statement of Attainment in Build Your Digital Literacy with Coding (901-00007V01)
The ability to code will enhance your understanding of the digital world and how to automate tasks, work with websites and create applications. This introductory short course will teach you how to apply introductory programming techniques using Python, and create and style simple markup language documents using HTML and CSS.
Statement of Attainment in Computing Skills (900-81120V01)
This short course delivers training in the use of office applications in word processing and spreadsheet software. You will create a range of workplace documents including letters, reports, flyers, budgets, basic formulas, charts and office templates. This course also develops your knowledge and skills for keeping safe in the workplace.
Statement of Attainment in Creating and Maintaining Simple Websites (901-00005V01)
With online business becoming the norm, this short course will ensure your small business can compete for new business opportunities. You’ll learn how to update your current website or build a new one from scratch using commercial programs.
Statement of Attainment in Digital Security Basics (901-00011V01)
With increased internet usage comes increased online security risks. Businesses need to be aware of and manage threats to data privacy and cyber security, and this short course is a great introduction to handling such threats.
Statement of Attainment in Using Social Media Tools (901-00006V01)
If your business isn’t on social media, you’re missing a great opportunity to connect with established and potential customers. This short course will give you a grounding in the different social media platforms so you can fully engage with this form of eMarketing.
TAFE Statement in Digital Skills (800-000259)
This course is for anyone who is wanting to develop their digital skills. In this short course, you will learn how to customise your computer, connect physical devices, search the Web, use your computer efficiently, and work safely to protect your computer.
Grow Health and Medical Knowledge
Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Infection Prevention and Healthy Body Function (901-00008V01)
Being able to control infection is of paramount importance in today’s world, and this course teaches you how to do just that. With a focus on infection prevention through Hand Washing, PPE Equipment, Temperature control and the understanding of the healthy body systems and functions, this course could ‘ literally ‘ save a life.
Improve Leadership Performance
Statement of Attainment in Leading Teams (901-00017V01)
This short course will help managers build the knowledge and skills to lead teams in diverse environments, from face-to-face to managing them virtually, while still managing team relationships and effectiveness.
Statement of Attainment in Managing Risk and Facilitating Continuous Improvement (901-00012V01)
Risk management is in high demand. Many businesses are facing an uncertain future. As such, the ability to manage risk will be imperative for businesses going forward, and this course offers training to help businesses prepare for whatever the future may hold.
Practical Business Skills
Statement of Attainment in Business Presentations (901-00014V01)
Learn the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations to an online audience. This course concentrates on designing and producing electronic slide presentations using various applications, and how to deliver these presentations using the various tech platforms available.
Statement of Attainment in Computer Applications (900-80675V01)
If you are an experienced ICT user and ready to move to the next level of computer applications, then this short course is for you. You will learn how to manipulate data and access support resources to solve routine problems. You will find this course beneficial if you use different software applications in your job to produce a range of documents.
Statement of Attainment in Create a Brand Presentation (901-00015V01)
There is strong demand for digital design skills as businesses seek unique branding and visuals to capture customer attention. This short course will teach creative people how to market themselves to get work in the digital design industry.
Statement of Attainment in Introductory Office Skills (901-00003V01)
This course is ideal if you are thinking about developing your basic business skills to feel more confident about working in an office environment. You will develop your skills and knowledge in customer services, work health and safety (WHS) and word processing.
Statement of Attainment in Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (901-00020V01)
Refine your Excel spreadsheet skills! This short course will help you develop the skills to become proficient in the creation and use of spreadsheet functions, perform calculations and analysis by using formulas, functions, templates and charts.
Statement of Attainment in Microsoft Excel and Word - Introductory (901-00019V01)
Take the first step in developing your skills in word processing and spreadsheets for an office environment. You will learn correct keyboarding techniques to create a range of workplace documents and learn how to create, use and present spreadsheet.
Statement of Attainment in Undertaking Projects and Managing Risk (901-00016V01)
This course teaches introductory project management skills, enabling you to plan, organise and manage a project from conception to completion.