
Professional development courses
Fast-track your career with industry-leading short courses, masterclasses and qualifications from Swinburne Edge.
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.
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.
Graduate certificates
Experienced manager, looking for more? Enhance your career and develop advanced capabilities with a graduate certificate, spanning six to 12 months.
Skill sets
Looking to acquire an advanced set of skills, targeting specific areas? Discover skill set programs, built for immediate, practical implementation. Timeframes vary.
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.
Browse courses by topic
Short courses (1 to 2 days) | Delivery mode |
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Live Online | |
Contract Management Essentials | Live Online |
Negotiation Skills | Live Online |
Generative AI for Professionals | Online Self-Paced |
Qualifications | Duration | Delivery mode |
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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 |
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Masterclass: Lead Innovative Thinking and Practice | Live Online |
Masterclass: Leader as Coach | Live Online |
Skill set | Duration | Delivery mode |
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Executive Coaching Program | 4 to 6 months | Live Online |
Qualification | Duration | Delivery mode |
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Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching | 6 to 12 months | Live Online |
Short courses (1 to 2 days) | Delivery mode |
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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 |
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Finance for Non-Finance Managers |
Live Online |
Masterclass: Design Business Strategy | Live Online |
Short courses (2 to 6 hours) | Delivery mode |
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Stress Aware and Self-Care | Live Onlline |
Mental Health Fundamentals | Live Online |
Mental Health Essentials for People Leaders | Live Online |
Qualifications | Duration | Delivery mode |
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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 |
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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 |
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Microsoft Excel Introduction | Live Online |
Microsoft Excel Intermediate | Live Online |
Microsoft Excel Advanced | Live Online |
Microsoft Word Advanced | Live Online |
Microsoft Outlook | Live Online |
Short courses (1 to 2 days) | Delivery mode |
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Emotional Intelligence Training | Live Online |
Leadership Development Program | Live Online |
Managing for Maximum Performance | Live Online |
Masterclass: Transformational Leadership | Live Online |
New Supervisor | Live Online |
Positive Leadership | Live Online |
Mental Health Essentials for People Leaders | Live Online |
Leading in a Hybrid Environment | Live Online |
Qualifications | Duration | Delivery mode |
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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 |
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Masterclass: Change Management | Live Online |
Short courses (2 hours to 2 days) | Delivery mode |
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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 |
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Masterclass: Agile Project Management | Live Online |
Project Management Fundamentals | Live Online |
Qualifications | Duration | Delivery mode |
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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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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

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.

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

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.

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

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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.
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Diploma of Project Management
Dinuki
Dinuki saw an opportunity to improve her project management skills and gain confidence that was too good to miss.
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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.
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Diploma of Project Management
Casey
Casey knew the chance to study a Diploma of Project Management was an opportunity she couldn't pass up.
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“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.
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.