Upskill for an ever-evolving workforce

Take charge of your career with industry-leading professional development courses from Swinburne Edge.

Build your skillset continuously with an ever-growing array of short courses and masterclasses, targeting critical business areas.

Go further, faster, with a Swinburne Edge qualification, delivered in accelerated study mode for working professionals, so you can earn while you learn. 

Or, select courses to bolster your workforce and roll out your very own Swinburne Edge training program. 

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Find your course type

All our courses are designed for working professionals. Which is the right course for you? Explore your options, discover your future, and learn how to register or apply. Remember: everything on offer is also available for workforce delivery – so you can train your staff in cutting-edge skills.

Short courses

Got one or two days? Upskill or reskill in critical business areas with a short course or masterclass – designed for you to implement what you learn immediately.

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Certificates

Set yourself up for success early in your career – or in your new career – with a certificate, packed with practical training. You’ll study for between six to 12 months. 

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Graduate certificates

Experienced manager, looking for more? Enhance your career and develop advanced capabilities with a graduate certificate, spanning six to 12 months. 

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Skill sets

Looking to acquire an advanced set of skills, targeting specific areas? Discover skill set programs, built for immediate, practical implementation. Timeframes vary.

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Diplomas

Up and running in your career with at least three years’ experience? Diplomas are designed for you. Helping you power up to the next level, diplomas run between six to eight months.

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Roll out Edge courses in your organisation – and build your workforce power

Goodbye skills gaps, hello ready-made solutions. Choose from our courses to upskill your people. Then, let us do the heavy lifting and deliver the training, tailored for you, at your premises or Live Online.  

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Browse courses by topic

Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Live Online
Contract Management Essentials Live Online
Negotiation Skills Live Online
Generative AI for Professionals Online Self-Paced
Qualifications Duration Delivery mode
Diploma of Business
 
6 to 8 months  Live Online
Graduate Certificate in Applied Business 6 to 12 months Live Online
Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Masterclass: Lead Innovative Thinking and Practice Live Online
Masterclass: Leader as Coach Live Online
Skill set Duration Delivery mode
Executive Coaching Program 4 to 6 months Live Online
Qualification Duration Delivery mode
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching 6 to 12 months Live Online
Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Business Writing Skills Live Online
Confident Communication Live Online
Conflict Resolution Live Online
How to Have a Difficult Conversation Live Online
Mediation Training Live Online
Mastering the Art of Workplace Storytelling Live Online or Self-Paced Online
Writing for the Board: Report Writing for Strategic Influence Live Online
Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Live Online
Masterclass: Design Business Strategy Live Online
Short courses (2 to 6 hours) Delivery mode
Stress Aware and Self-Care Live Onlline
Mental Health Fundamentals Live Online
Mental Health Essentials for People Leaders Live Online
Qualifications Duration Delivery mode
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Diploma of Work Health and Safety 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Diploma of Quality Auditing 6 to 8 months Live Online
Lead Auditor Training 5 days Live Online and Face-to-Face
Qualifications Duration Delivery mode
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 6 to 12 months Live Online
Diploma of Human Resource Management 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Microsoft Excel Introduction Live Online
Microsoft Excel Intermediate Live Online
Microsoft Excel Advanced Live Online
Microsoft Word Advanced Live Online
Microsoft Outlook Live Online
Qualifications Duration Delivery mode
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Diploma of Leadership and Management 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching 6 to 12 months  Live Online
Graduate Certificate in Applied Business 6 to 12 months  Live Online
Short courses (1 to 2 days) Delivery mode
Masterclass: Change Management Live Online
Short courses (2 hours to 2 days) Delivery mode
Mental Health Fundamentals Live Online
Stress Aware and Self-Care Live Online
Emotional Intelligence Training Live Online
Resilience, Stress Management and Mindfulness Live Online
Short courses (2 days) Delivery mode
Masterclass: Agile Project Management Live Online
Project Management Fundamentals Live Online
Qualifications Duration Delivery mode
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice 6 to 8 months  Live Online
Diploma of Project Management 6 to 8 months  Live Online
10% discount for Swinburne Alumni on non-accredited short courses delivered by Swinburne Edge

Swinburne alumni receive a 10% discount on non-accredited short courses delivered by Swinburne Edge. Led by industry experts, these courses are designed to accelerate your career, now.

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  • Live Online and online courses

    Live Online is ideal for working professionals. You’ll learn in real-time with your industry-leading facilitator and fellow learners – all from the comfort of home.

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For professionals

For professionals

Enhance your career with in-demand skills for rapidly evolving workplaces. Our impactful courses equip you with the skills and capabilities that industry requires today. Download our catalogue for the latest courses available.
Quarterly course calendar
July, August & September 2025

Quarterly course calendar

Our up-to-date quarterly calendar features all our upcoming personal development sessions, special offers and funding options.

Why Swinburne Edge?

Globally recognised

Edge is part of Swinburne University, a world-leading tertiary institution.

Work-ready skills

Upskill in industry relevant areas to reach the leading edge of your industry.

Industry-leading experts

Learn with live facilitators, who deliver real-world, practical content.

Accelerated study

Gain your qualification – faster – with our accelerated study mode.

Hear from our participants

  • Bruce Johnstone

    Diploma of Work Health and Safety and Diploma of Quality Auditing

    Bruce

    Bruce has re-invigorated his career with an exciting role in his new profession before he even finished his final qualification.

  • Female with light brown skin and dark brown hair smiling at the camera

    Diploma of Project Management

    Dinuki

    Dinuki saw an opportunity to improve her project management skills and gain confidence that was too good to miss.

  • Man in suit looking towards the camera

    Graduate Certificate of Business

    Jonathan

    Swinburne's industry-focussed course gave Jonathan the skills confidence to break through to the next level in his career.

  • Female with blond hair smiling at the camera

    Diploma of Project Management

    Casey

    Casey knew the chance to study a Diploma of Project Management was an opportunity she couldn't pass up.

  • Two people with a laptop and a tablet on a desk

    Participant stories

    Read stories from our participants

  • “Swinburne is genuinely interested in helping you understand what it is that you’re learning and how to apply it in the workplace. I was supported the whole way through; the ongoing availability of the facilitators and the support staff was brilliant. They really made sure that I was set up for success.”

    Jonathan , Graduate Certificate in Applied Business

Fees and refund guidelines for short courses

Registration and payment

Early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment and payment must be made in full at the time of registration. Registrations will be acknowledged via the email address provided. Please keep all correspondence as confirmation of your registration. A training reminder will be sent to the email address provided one week prior to commencement of your program. Please choose your program carefully. Swinburne is not legally obliged to refund, transfer, or issue a credit note if you choose the wrong course, change your mind, or your circumstances change. If you require an invoice for your organisation, a purchase order or letter of authority from your employer must be attached to your completed registration form.

Payment of program fees

There are two ways for paying program fees.

Online

Pay online using your VISA or Mastercard via our secure internet payment gateway. 

Email

Download, complete, and forward the registration form with your payment details via email to edge@swinburne.edu.au or mail to

Swinburne Edge
Swinburne University of Technology, 
Mail H69 PO Box 218 
Hawthorn 3122

Withdrawals and transfers

Requests to withdraw or transfer from a program must be emailed to edge@swinburne.edu.au at least 10 days prior to commencement of the program and prior to receipt of a workshop training reminder.

A A$50 processing fee will apply for withdrawals and transfers. Upon payment of this fee a transfer to the next available or an alternate workshop scheduled within the same calendar year may be organised or you may nominate a substitute person to attend. Non-attendance at a program without prior notification will result in a forfeit of fees paid.

Refund

Please choose your program carefully. Once processed, your course fee will not be refunded if you change your mind or your circumstances change.

Program cancellation

Whilst we always endeavour to run all courses timetabled, sometimes a lack of enrolments may mean that the course has to be cancelled. One week prior to the course running you will receive a training reminder or a cancellation email confirming the status of this course. If you are travelling interstate to attend this program we strongly encourage you not to book travel or accommodation before receiving the training reminder.

If we have to cancel a course you will be offered a place in the next scheduled workshop, or if preferred we can transfer your booking to an alternative course at no extra cost.

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If you have any questions, our Course Advisors would be happy to talk further about your training or professional development needs.