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Short courses

Enhance your skillset with our short courses, and take advantage of our unique study opportunities.

At UniSQ, we know how to support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers.

Whether you aim to bridge knowledge gaps in your present role, develop a specialised skill set to enhance your immediate job prospects, or strengthen your expertise for sustained employability, UniSQ short courses and workshops cater to your needs.

Upcoming courses


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Strategic decision making for leaders workshop
Designed to stimulate existing and emerging leaders to think about contextual parameters surrounding issues.
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Leveraging your leadership identity
Understand and leverage your unique leadership attributes, values, and capabilities, and to learn the art of adapting your leadership.
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Cultivating teams who can deliver impact
Challenge the traditional concepts of cultivating teams, with practical concepts about how people work together and your own team leadership.
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Human threat and social engineering in cyber attacks
Understanding cyber threats, why it is so effective, and how it can be mitigated to reducing and managing risk.
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Leading cyber resilient workforces
Discover how a cyber resilient culture detects and responds positively to the continually evolving cyber threat landscape.
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Creating adaptive leadership
Discover why leaders can be change disruptors, how to align internal exploitation with external exploration, and how to create an innovative environment.
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Ethical leadership and intractable problems
Learn how to manage complexity and uncertainty, all within a changing market dynamics and unprecedented change.
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Unlearning leadership series
Join us for one or more of these transformative 2-day workshops and start your journey toward a more decentralised ways of thinking about leadership.
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GIS for professionals
Launch your career in the geospatial industry and learn in demand transferrable skills.
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Drone mapping and navigation systems
Unleash your potential in mapping, spatial analysis, positioning, and scientific research.

Why study a short course?

Industry-aligned

UniSQ short courses and workshops provide you with the skills that valued and aligned with in-demand industry needs.

Advance your professional journey

Our short courses are designed to equip you with the skills and assurance needed to make a more significant contribution in your workplace.

Learn from university experts

Expert university education with lower costs and commitment.

Study at UniSQ Brisbane

Positioned in Brisbane’s most sought-after location at 293 Queen Street, discover our inspiring, modern teaching and learning spaces at UniSQ Brisbane.
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Why study a university short course at UniSQ?
At UniSQ, we're dedicated to supporting your professional and personal growth through our comprehensive range of university short courses. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or explore new career opportunities, our short uni courses provide the perfect blend of industry relevance and academic expertise.
What are university short courses?
University short courses are specialised training programs designed to enhance your skillset in specific areas. These courses are ideal for those looking to enhance your knowledge, develop specialised skills, or strengthen expertise for sustained employability.
What types of short uni courses are available at UniSQ?
UniSQ offers a variety of short uni courses covering different fields and industries. These courses are aligned with in-demand industry needs and are designed to advance your professional journey. Courses on offer will vary so be sure to check the upcoming courses section of this website. 
Are UniSQ's short courses considered higher education short courses?
Yes, the higher education short courses offered by UniSQ are part of our dedication to provide expert university education with lower costs and time commitment. These courses are tailored to meet the needs of modern learners and professionals.

Why UniSQ?

Rated five out of five stars for postgraduate overall experience.*
Rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries.*
Named in the top 350 universities worldwide.^
*Good Universities Guide, 2024 ^2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings.
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