Micro-Credentials

Accelerate Your Studies with Micro-Credentials

The UNSW School of Education now offers a way for education professionals to expand their knowledge and advance their career in less time and with increased flexibility.

Micro-credentials enable you to convert one of our accredited professional learning courses into 6 Units of Credit (UOC) which can be used towards a postgraduate degree in Education. You’ll apply what you‘ve learned from your professional learning course, engage with online resources and complete two assessments in order to demonstrate your learning. Upon successful entry to one of our postgraduate programs, you can use this credit to accelerate your studies and complete a Master of Education or Graduate Certificate in less time.

Explore the Benefits of Lifelong Learning

Micro-credentials make it easier to progress into postgraduate study to support lifelong learning, engagement and professional development. We offer flexible study options so you can organise your studies around full-time employment and create a timetable and schedule that works for you.

The UNSW School of Education is a leader in education and the development of education professionals. Our Micro-credentials aim to facilitate your progression into a Masters or Graduate Certificate where you’ll solidify your expertise and advance your career.

Professional learning programs at UNSW carrying Micro-credentials are endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Our Micro-credentials are subject to the same rigour and standards as our postgraduate award courses.

Progress to One of Our Accredited Award Courses

We offer several postgraduate study options including the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate, which will contribute towards your NESA-accredited professional learning hours.

Who Is Eligible for Micro-Credential Modules?

To be eligible for a Micro-credential, you’ll need to have completed the foundational professional learning course between the dates listed below:

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Postgraduate Study?

  • A recognised bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) OR
  • A four-year pre-service teacher education qualification, including professional experience, equivalent to the qualifications required for Graduate teacher status in NSW.

How Do I Complete a Micro-Credential?

Follow these simple steps to register and complete a Micro-credential. The online materials, resources and assessment tasks can be accessed at any time, giving you increased flexibility around when and where you complete your studies.

  1. Register for the Mini-COGE Micro-Credential unit
  2. Following payment, you’ll be provided with a link to access additional online materials and resources to complete the assessments for your unit.
  3. Complete and submit the two course assessments via the online platform. A GERRIC Course Convenor will review your submission and release your results.
  4. Upon successful completion of the unit, you’ll be invited to apply for postgraduate study. You’’ll be given 6 UOC upon commencement of your postgraduate study.
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