Online courses - what qualifications can you achieve?
When you study online‚ you can acquire the same qualifications as you would if you had studied on campus. Get your Certificate III in Children’s Services‚ Diploma of Counselling or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or obtain an online business or other qualification‚ all with the convenience of home study.
Online vocational courses
Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) offers a number of different qualifications to demonstrate your acquired level of knowledge and understanding to prospective employers. The certification you obtain through online study is exactly the same as the equivalent qualification you would obtain through any on-campus education provider or university.
Open Colleges offers the following online qualifications:
- Online diplomas – our online diploma and advanced diploma programs are nationally recognised and industry-standard qualifications which can qualify you for a more supervisory role within your field.
- Online certificates – our certificate-level programs are nationally recognised so you can reach the next level of your professional development. We offer Certificate II to Certificate IV qualifications that are industry standard to advance in your career.
- Online statement of attainment – nationally recognised‚ a SOA is part of a full qualification. You may choose to continue your studies to complete the full qualification.
We also offer a number of online professional training and enrichment courses that instruct on the fundamentals of your field of study. Upon completion of a course‚ you’ll be awarded an Open Colleges Certificate verifying that you have completed a course of study developed by one of Australia’s leading distance education providers.
Online qualifications that are nationally recognised
Open Colleges is a registered provider of industry-standard online courses that are recognised by the government. These nationally recognised online qualifications can help you advance in your career. With a nationally recognised qualification you may be eligible for advanced credit should you decide to continue your education or pursue a formal degree.
Open Colleges is a registered training organisation with the Australian Skills Quality Authority‚ which has replaced the Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) in NSW. Our nationally recognised online courses meet an independently-assessed standard.
Learn more about the Australian Skills Quality Authority.