Frequently Asked Questions

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What are short courses?

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Short courses are focused, time-efficient learning topics designed to build specific skills or knowledge in a particular area—without the time commitment of a full course program. They’re ideal for professionals looking to upskill quickly, explore a new topic, or gain practical insights they can apply immediately in their work. Our short courses are 100% online, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.

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When can I start the courses?

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If you've purchased our short course:

You will gain immediate access to the online learning platform and will be able to start your learning anytime.

If you’ve purchased our curated course program:

You will hold a spot in the program and will be able to start your learning on the designated course start date. Before starting your course, we recommend reviewing the documents provided in your Course Welcome Email.

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How can I access the courses after signing up?

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If you've purchased our short course:

You will receive a login email with the link to access the online learning platform and course.

If you’ve purchased our curated course program:

You will receive a Course Welcome Email with all the necessary details you need to access the courses.

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Do you offer free courses or trial programs?

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We do not offer free courses, but you can book a demo session for us to showcase our platform and training solutions. You can also explore our curated programs, course outlines and course preview to help you decide.

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Are the courses suitable for beginners?

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Yes, our courses are designed for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. Courses include real-world scenarios, case studies, and quizzes to reinforce learning, making them ideal for building foundational knowledge or enhancing existing skills.

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What languages are the courses available in?

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Our courses are currently available in English. If you require training in another language, contact us to discuss options for tailored or bespoke courses.

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Will I receive a certificate upon course completion?

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For our curated course program learner, yes! You will receive a certificate of completion, which can be used for professional development records and shared on platforms like LinkedIn to showcase your achievements.

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Is there a time limit to complete a course once enrolled?

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Each course/program has its own recommended reading time, therefore your course duration may vary based on the course structure.

For short course:

Your course duration may vary based on the course structure, usually ranging from 7 days to 14 days.

For curated course program:

You can check the course start date and program duration in the course pages, usually ranging from 2 weeks to 12 weeks.

For customized or bespoke course:

Timelines may vary based on you and/or your organization’s requirements.

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How many courses can I access after signing up?

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If you've purchased our short course:

You will have immediate access to the course you purchased.

If you've purchased our curated course program:

You will gain full access to the courses in the curated learning pathway.

If you're assigned a license as a team member:

You may be provided access to a specific learning path or course program.

Have more questions?

We suggest you talk to us about your requirements, and Karen and her team are ready to help.

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How do I sign up for courses that are not in the curated course programs?

Getting Started

Email us at info@skillingseducation.com.au and we will work with you to design a solution that fits your specific needs. Alternatively, you can browse our course libraries and check out our short courses offer.

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How can I find out more about what is on offer?

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There's a number of ways to see what courses or programs are available to you. You can browse through our course libraries, and click on the course you want more information on, or you can download a pdf of the tailored short courses that are curated for you. Alternatively, talk to us about your requirements, we are ready to help.

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Am I a good candidate for this program?

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If you are looking for a course of study for yourself or need cross train staff across a related course of study - you are in the right place.

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How is this program different from any other?

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We have the only comprehensive self-guided training platform for the real estate and construction industries. Our courses offer a unique exploration of both your own role and the roles of others you will collaborate with in your work. This dual perspective fosters a deeper understanding of your responsibilities and enhances your ability to navigate complex professional relationships, setting our training apart by offering insights that extend beyond traditional role-based learning.

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Can I combine elements from different courses to suit my needs?

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Yes, this is accomplished by collaborating with us to meet your specific needs. Let’s talk about the roles, responsibilities, or professional development goals of the cohorts within your team, and what you aim to achieve—whether that’s enhancing technical skills, soft skills, or a combination of both. We’ll then create a customized course program tailored to your objectives.

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Are there curated courses to suit my specific needs?

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There are dozens of short courses already curated to provide the best user experience across a number of subject areas. Visit our course libraries and browse what's on offer.

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What is a customized learning path?

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When you choose our Customized Learning Paths plan, we will hand-pick courses from our existing library to create a targeted learning path for you.‍

Why Customized Learning Paths?

We organize focus topics from our extensive course library that will support cohorts throughout the first 3 months or even the next 12 months of their commercial property project.

Talk to us and we can help you customize your learning paths.

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What are bespoke courses?

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When you choose our Bespoke Courses plan, our team of experts will write a new course specific to your unique needs.

‍Why Bespoke Courses?

We can develop self-service and accredited courses for businesses everywhere. Our Bespoke Training Services offer course development in a topic close to your heart. Our dedicated group of researchers, teachers, accredited trainers and course developers are ready to write a bespoke course that meets the needs of your staff development and customer.

Talk to us and we can help you develop your courses.

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What is the difference between a short course, customized learning path, curated course and bespoke course?

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Short Course: Ideal for quick, subject-specific learning without a significant time commitment. Short courses are dozens of focused topics to help you build skills efficiently.

Customized Learning Path: Perfect for teams that don’t need full course access. Customized Learning Path is specific course libraries organized to align your business needs. 

Curated Course Program: A structured course series grouped by subject-specific knowledge areas. Curated Course Program is designed to support targeted skill development.

Bespoke Course: A fully tailored course that you can purchase as your own. Bespoke Course is developed specifically for your team or organization.

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Can this course satisfy my professional development requirements?

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Yes, we have global organizations using our training programs to meet the needs of cross training their employees across specific course libraries. Whether it be professional development where the user gets control of the content they pull, or whether you need a curated course program that pushes content specific to the requirement of the team, we can help.

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How do I choose the right course for me or my team?

For Teams

Tell us about the challenges you would like help with. Whether it’s understanding the design process and how to undertake a workplace strategy engagement, how to kick off a fitout project, or how to negotiate a commercial lease, once we know your desired outcomes, we will personalize a Learning Pathway for your team selecting the most suitable courses across one or many of the 12 library categories.

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What information is available about my teams access and use of the program?

For Teams

Reports are available in the Managers tab of the eLearning Dashboard. Team leaders have the choice to pull reports themselves or to reach out for assistance.

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How can I track my teams progress through the course?

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Talk to Karen and the team and we can work out the best reporting for you.

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What does my manager see about my progress through the training program?

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Your Team Leader will see how far you have progressed percentage-wise through your course.  They will see what courses you have completed so far.

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What assistance can I get in selecting and using this program?

For Teams

Contact us and we can discuss the right solution for you/your team.

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What are the minimum technology requirements to access these courses?

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Desktop:

  • Broadband Internet connection
  • Web browser:
    Internet Explorer 8+
    Firefox 2+
    Safari on Mac 1.2+
    Google Chrome (current version)
    Javascript and Cookies enabled

Mobile Devices:

  • Apple iOS devices using Safari mobile web browser
  • Android devices using Google Chrome mobile web browser

Note: While not a requirement, SKILLINGS Education is best viewed using a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768px.

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How do I sign up for a course?

Getting Started

You can browse through our course libraries and enrol in short courses and curated course programs.

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How do I manage my training program?

For Teams

If you've purchase our short course/curated course program:

You will have access to our online learning platform, where you can manage your training and check your learning progress.

If you've purchase our course program as a team leader:

We will provide you with a Team Leader login or its equivalent, allowing you to easily generate reports on your team's progress. If needed, we can assist with this and schedule regular check-ins to ensure everything is on track.

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How can I track my own progress through the course?

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When you access your course, your dashboard will show you how far you have progressed. This will be represented by a percentage mark of the course completed.

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What do the different courses and services cost?

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Our pricing varies depending on the course/program size and type of service. To explore detailed pricing options, visit our Pricing Plan page for more information. You can also contact Karen and her team at info@skillingseducation.com.au if you would like to book a time to go through what’s right for you.

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