The 28 short courses are designed to provide qualifications to up to 4000 students by 2026
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Australian universities will offer almost 30 short courses in the key areas of IT, engineering, science, health and education in an attempt to curtail Australia’s skilled worker shortage.
The 28 courses, or microcredentials, from 18 universities are designed to teach targeted skills that are more relevant for employers.
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