Frequently Asked Questions

reset
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

How do I sign up for a course?

Getting Started

You can explore our website and enrol in Short Courses, Applied Mini Courses, and Curated Learning Paths. If you're looking for broader learning, you can also sign up for our Collections (grouped by skill area) or Bundles (strategic combinations of collections for greater value) on our website.

Getting Started

When can I start the courses?

Getting Started

If you've purchased our Short Course or Applied Mini 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 Learning Path:

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.

If you’ve purchased our Collection or Bundle:

You will receive an email containing your login credentials and course materials within 2 business hours. Purchases made outside of business hours will be processed on the next business day.

Getting Started

How can I access the courses after signing up?

Getting Started

If you've purchased our Short Course or Applied Mini Course:

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

If you’ve purchased our Curated Learning Path, Collection or Bundle:

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

Getting Started

What are Short Courses?

Courses

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.

Courses

What is a Customised Learning Path?

Courses

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

Why Customised Learning Paths?

We organise 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 customise your learning paths.

Courses

What are Bespoke Courses?

Courses

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.

Courses

What is the difference between a Short Course, Customised Learning Path, Curated Learning Path and Bespoke Course?

Courses

The difference between these courses are as followed:

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.

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

Curated Learning Path: A structured course series grouped by subject-specific knowledge areas. Curated Learning Paths designed to support targeted skill development.

Bespoke Course: A fully tailored course that we can build and you can purchase it outright or we can licence it to you. A Bespoke Course is developed specifically for your team or organisation.

Courses

Are there curated courses to suit my specific needs?

Courses

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

Courses

What is the difference between a Collection and Bundle?

Courses

The difference between the Collection and Bundle are as followed:

Collection: Curated, role-aligned sets of courses focused on a specific topic area.

Bundle: Strategic groupings of two or more Collections to solve complex industry challenges.

Courses

What do the different courses and services cost?

Pricing

Our pricing varies depending on the course/program size and type of service. To explore detailed pricing options, visit our website and explore our pricing plans. 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.

Pricing

Am I a good candidate for this training program?

Courses

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.

Courses

Are the courses suitable for beginners?

Courses

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.

Courses

Can this course satisfy my professional development requirements?

Courses

Yes, we have global organisations 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.

Courses

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 personalise a Learning Pathway for your team selecting the most suitable courses across one or many of the learning libraries.

For Teams

How do I sign up for courses that are not in the Curated Learning Path?

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 website and check out our Short Courses offer.

Getting Started

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

Courses

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.

Courses

How is this program different from any other?

Courses

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.

Courses

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

Courses

Each course or program includes a recommended study time to help you pace your learning, but your actual access duration is longer to give you the flexibility to complete the course.

For Short Course:

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

For Applied Mini Course:

Your access duration vary based on the course structure, usually ranging from 2 weeks to 4 weeks.

For Curated Learning Path:

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

For Customised or Bespoke Course:

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

For Collection or Bundle:

Your access duration depends on the plan you select at checkout. You’ll choose from monthly, quarterly, or annual access before making payment.

Courses

How many courses can I access after signing up?

Courses

If you've purchased our short course:

You will have immediate access to the course you purchased.

If you've purchased our curated learning path:

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.

Courses

What languages are the courses available in?

Courses

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

Courses

How do I manage my training program?

For Teams

If you've purchased our Short Course/Applied Mini Course/Curated Learning Path as individual:

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

If you've purchased our course program as a team/organisation:

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.

For Teams

How can I track my own progress through the course?

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

How can I track my teams progress through the course?

For Teams

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

For Teams

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

For Teams

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

For Teams

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

For Teams

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.

For Teams

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.

For Teams

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

Courses

There's a number of ways to see what courses or programs are available to you. You can browse through our website offer, 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.

Courses

Do you offer free courses or trial programs?

Courses

Yes, we offer a free course for you to experience the value of our training. You can go to "Try a Free Course" page, then choose one from six targeted short courses, each offering high-impact learning for you and your team. Other than that, you can book a demo session for us to showcase our platform and training solutions.

Courses

What are the minimum technology requirements to access these courses?

Technical

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.

Technical

Will I receive a certificate upon course completion?

Certificate/CPD

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion for the course or program upon completion. They can be used for professional development records and shared on platforms like LinkedIn to showcase your achievements.

Certificate/CPD

Are SKILLINGS Education courses eligible for CPD recognition across professional bodies?

Certificate/CPD

Yes. SKILLINGS Education courses are designed to meet general CPD requirements common to bodies like AIPM, API, RICS, Engineers Australia, and legal societies While formal approval isn’t required, we design content to meet key criteria:

• Relevance: Courses address technical skills, ethics, and industry trends (e.g., property valuation, project risk management).

• Structured Outcomes: Formal courses include assessments or certificates; informal options provide templates for self-reporting.

Certificate/CPD

How do I confirm eligibility for my specific professional body?

Certificate/CPD

Always consult your body’s CPD guidelines. Most accept:

• Formal CPD: Structured courses with clear objectives and evidence (e.g., certificates, quizzes).

• Informal CPD: Self-managed learning with documented outcomes (e.g., course completion reports).

Certificate/CPD

How do I resolve uncertainty about eligibility?

Certificate/CPD

Contact your professional body directly to confirm alignment with their criteria. SKILLINGS Education provides documentation (e.g., course outlines, certificates) to simplify reporting.

Certificate/CPD