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Short courses

You’re interested in learning something new or doing some professional development, but getting an official qualification isn’t important. A short course is the perfect way to upskill and increase your knowledge without making a huge commitment to study time or cost. 

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Monica talks about studying Beauty Therapy at Federation.

Why study at Federation

Federation is a big uni with small-uni values. From the moment you receive an offer to the day you graduate, we make sure your experience is personalised. You’ll never get lost in the crowd.  
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10+
short courses on offer, from beauty to renewable energy.
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Free TAFE
courses are fully funded by the Victorian Government.
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#175
in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.
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73%
of Victorians agree that TAFE short courses are a valuable tool for career upskilling. 
The TAFE Value and Perception Challenge Report 2024 
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We offer all kinds of different short courses. You can enrol in a single TAFE unit, a higher education microcredential, an undergraduate certificate or a graduate certificate. 

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Federation [has] just been nice and relaxed, not too pushy, which is good."
— Matthew, Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Short course essentials 

Keen to find out more about Federation? Start with the basics.