FAQs
General
What is a micro-credential?
Industry Skills Accelerator (ISA) micro-credentials are small-scale courses (of about 40 hours of learning) for learners to build knowledge, skills and experience in a particular discipline, applicable across multiple professions.
How much do ISA micro-credentials cost?
Fees vary from course to course. Additionally, bulk discounts may apply. Please contact us for pricing details.
How are ISA micro-credentials different from other programs offered through registered training organisations or universities?
In the ISA, we work directly with industry partners to make sure education programs are designed for business, by business.
Since they are only about 40 hours long, ISA micro-credentials offer learners key skills that are in high demand. Completing an ISA micro-credential can be a great way to decide if you want to take additional micro-credentials or even go on to study a longer formal course (such as a certificate, diploma or degree). ISA micro-credentials may also complement the training you have already undertaken by adding specific skills to your resume that may not have been a part of your prior study.
How are micro-credentials delivered?
ISA micro-credentials are delivered through a partnership model where vocational education, higher education and workplace learning come together to deliver training.
Our leading education and training providers manage the administration of each micro-credential and develop and deliver content with direct input from industry partners to ensure training will prepare learners for new jobs on the cutting edge of industry’s needs. The micro-credentials are delivered through a mix of face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery modes, relevant to the specific skills being taught.
What micro-credentials are currently on offer, and in what industries?
The current program of micro-credentials is focussed on priority industries including advanced manufacturing, transport and logistics, aerospace and defence, and agribusiness.
Industry
What micro-credentials are currently on offer, and in what industries?
The current program of micro-credentials is focussed on priority industries including advanced manufacturing, transport and logistics, aerospace and defence, and agribusiness.
Please see our course catalogue for our current offerings.
Learners
Am I eligible to enrol in the ISA?
Some micro-credentials have pre-requisites. Please contact us via our webform for information about eligibility requirements for specific micro-credentials.
What kind of skills will I be able to learn in the ISA?
Unlike a formal qualification which is typically centred on a profession or trade (e.g. law or carpentry), ISA micro-credentials are focussed on skills that apply across multiple professions (e.g. robotics).
ISA micro-credentials focus on skills in advanced industries including advanced manufacturing, freight and logistics, defence and aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing and agribusiness.
Details on current and upcoming ISA micro-credentials on offer are provided in the course catalogue.
How do I enrol in a micro-credential?
Enrolments are managed by the education provider delivering the micro-credential. It is best to contact the education provider of the course you are interested in, or contact us via our webform to make sure the micro-credential is suitable.
Please see our course catalogue for our current offerings and contact details.
Where can I study an ISA micro-credential?
ISA micro-credentials are delivered by a variety of leading education and training providers that have been selected to co-design and co-deliver a particular micro-credential.
Full details on current and upcoming ISA micro-credentials are provided in the course catalogue.
Where do I find out about the mode of learning and assessment for a micro-credential?
Learning modes and assessment types vary according to what learners need to be able to do at the end of a micro-credential. This means micro-credentials will often have different approaches to learning – so it is best to check these details for the specific micro-credentials you are interested in.
Full details on the micro-credentials on offer are provided in the course catalogue.
Do I receive evidence or a record for successfully completing a micro-credential?
Yes! After you have successfully completed your micro-credential, an email from [email protected] will be sent to the email address used when enrolling in your course. This email will invite you to the Skills Passport. Please keep an eye out and check your spam folder.
The email will include a link to activate your account and access your digital credential. There are “how to” guides and instructional videos on the platform detailing how to view, download a copy, and share (via LinkedIn or other social media) your digital credential. Any subsequent micro-credentials you complete within the program, regardless of the education provider, will automatically appear in your account.
Please note that you need the invitation email to be able to interact with the platform. If you experience any problems accessing the Skills Passport, or do not receive the invitation email, please contact us or email [email protected].