Frequently asked questions about short courses.
Frequently asked questions about short courses.
A short course at RMIT University offers you the opportunity to quickly enhance your professional skills, increase general knowledge in a chosen area or simply nurture a new talent or hobby. Short courses run throughout the year. On completion, participants are awarded an RMIT Certificate of Completion.
A single course at RMIT University is a subject from an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program. A single course, also referred to as a ‘single unit course’ gives you an opportunity to experience the subject matter before committing to a degree. Single courses are offered during RMIT University's Semester 1, Semester 2, Spring and Summer semesters. Enrolments are accepted only during official enrolment periods. Participants are issued with an RMIT University Academic Transcript on successful completion.
RMIT short courses are open to everyone aged 16 and over. Advanced courses may require a certain level of knowledge therefore check for prerequisites on the course page before enrolling.
RMIT University offers Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to single and short course students. ELS provides support and assistance to students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition, and primary carers of individuals with a disability.
If you would like more information on how to access this service please visit the ELS page.
Step 1: Browse and select an available course
Once you have selected the short course you want to study, click the red 'Enrol Now' button on your desired intake.
Step 2: Register into a course
Use the webform to register your details for the course you want to study.
Step 3: Arrange discounts
If you’re eligible for a discount, register, submit your promo code or RMIT staff or student number. We will contact you via email to confirm eligibility and issue you a payment link.
Step 4: Proceed to payment
After registering, you will be prompted to click the red Proceed button to payment.
Step 5: Make payment
Complete your payment online with a Visa or Mastercard. Enter your email if you wish to receive a payment receipt.
Step 6: Check your Short Course Tax Invoice
Keep an eye on your email (or the email of the person who is the billing contact). Short Courses will process the enrolment and send your booking confirmation tax invoice. Check your name and course details such as date are correct.
Step 7: Await course confirmation
Keep an eye on your email. Approximately one week prior to the scheduled course commencement, you will receive your confirmation letter outlining:
The course fee covers the learning and teaching of the course however some courses require additional materials. The cost of additional materials are funded by the participant and is not included in the course fee. Check for materials to bring on the course page.
Single course fees are the same for both local and international students.
Single and short courses do not incur GST.
For individuals full and upfront payment is required to secure your place in the course. We accept Visa or MasterCards. Government funding and/or payment plans are not available.
If you are enrolling yourself, a colleague or client into a course for professional development, RMIT Short Courses accepts purchase orders or a letter of authority where a third party such as your workplace or training organisation is paying. Complete the registration form above, click proceed and then send a purchase order or letter of authority on a company letterhead to ve.partnerships@rmit.edu.au.
Included in the documentation:
Once we have received the documentation an invoice will sent to the billing email and our team will confirm the learner's place in the course. The invoice must be paid within 7 days.
We can not accept cash, personal cheques, bank cheques, money order, or Diners and American Express cards.
Please advise us if you move house, change your mobile number or email address. Any changes to personal details must be advised in writing to RMIT University. Failure to notify us will result in important information not being received. You can email any changes to us at ve.partnerships@rmit.edu.au.
Please note: original documentary evidence should accompany notification of change of name only.
The new site no longer supports learner accounts using a client number, so if you had set up an account in the past you can no longer see this. Your account information is still securely stored in our database if you require information about you past bookings.
Short Courses will continue to support you to perform the functions previously available through your account such as:
Updating personal information
Saving a booking and completing it later
Enquiries about or completing pending bookings
Enquiries about past bookings, past history and previous transactions
Using a promo code, applying for a discount or claiming a concession
Paying on behalf of a company or organisation
Requesting to be placed on a waitlist
Client numbers will now only be used to access the RMIT network during classes. We apologise for any inconvenience these changes might present.
If you are having difficulties such as logging in to the RMIT networks during your short course contact:
IT support and systems
Phone: +61 3 9925 8888
Any personal or financial details which you provide to RMIT University when you register are used to process enrolments and course enquiries. RMIT Single and Short Courses are governed by the RMIT Privacy Policy. This policy affirms RMIT’s commitment to privacy and the responsible handling of personal, sensitive and health information.
RMIT values the privacy of every individual and is committed to the responsible handling of personal information. Refer to the RMIT Privacy Statement to understand how your data is protected.
It is important that you provide accurate information as personal information may appear on Certificate of Completion or your Academic Transcript. We may contact you to inform you about course cancellations, change of venue at your registered contact details. Where you have opted to receive information about upcoming events and courses we may to contact you with updates.
Short Course Terms and Conditions
Payment
Transfers
Cancellations
General
Healthcare concession/Pensioner card holders are eligible for a 10% discount on all short courses.
RMIT students, alumni and staff are eligible for a 15% discount on AutoCAD and Revit short courses only.
Students who have previously completed the Revit Level 1 or AutoCAD Level 1 short course are eligible for a 15% discount on the corresponding Level 2 course.
To receive a discount you must register your details, enter proof of eligibility such as concession card number, short course client ID, or an RMIT staff or student number, and select proceed to submit your registration. You do not need to pay at this time. RMIT will contact you via email to confirm eligibility and issue you a payment link where you will be able to complete your booking. Only one discount is applicable per booking.
We recognise that your decision to attend a short course is an important one and that finding the time to participate isn't easy. It can be inconvenient if we have to reschedule or cancel a short course so we endeavour to notify you as soon as possible.
If your course is rescheduled and the new dates are suitable, you do not need to take any action. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, contact us as soon as possible to finalise alternatives.
If your course is cancelled, you will need to contact us to finalise alternatives. You can transfer to the next available date for your course, transfer to a different short course or arrange a full refund.
Before enrolling into an RMIT short course, please ensure you are aware of the Terms and Conditions. If you are unable to attend your short course, advise us as soon as possible to avoid financial penalty.
If you cancel more than 5 full working days before course commencement:
If you cancel 5 working days or less before course commencement:
In short courses where prerequisites do not apply, you may send a substitute in your place. Please advise us prior to course commencement.
A transfer or refund is not possible for non-attendance of a short course.
Most RMIT short courses are non-accredited. Upon successful completion of non-accredited short courses, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. A minimum attendance of 80% is generally required.
If you have paid for a course that was cancelled or you cannot attend, you may be entitled to hold credit on your account.
The course fee paid can be held on your account and used to enrol into another intake, another course, or transferred to someone else to attend a course in your place. Credits can be used to enrol in another course or transferred to someone else to attend the course in your place. Please note credit on account can only be used within the same calendar year of initial payment.
To discuss your individual circumstance and options, contact our team at ve.partnerships@rmit.edu.au.
Even though we have refreshed our website, all previous bookings whether completed or not, will still be recorded on our system.
If your booking is incomplete, we will contact you with instructions about how to finalise it. But if you wish to enquire or make changes to your booking you can contact us at ve.partnerships@rmit.edu.au for assistance.
Build new and in-demand skills with RMIT short courses and microcredentials – standalone learning with online and in-person options designed to support your personal and career goals.
Single course study allows you to expand your knowledge and experience the same classes as undergraduate and postgraduate degree students.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.