Curtin offers a range of short courses through edX, an online educator provider founded by Harvard University and MIT.
Some edX courses map onto Curtin postgraduate degrees, so you can extend your learning and earn a postgraduate qualification.
There are different edX course options available, depending on your career goals. These options are free short courses, known as MOOCS, MicroMasters® programs and professional certificate programs.

MicroMasters® programs
Curtin MicroMasters® programs are comprehensive, postgraduate-level university courses that give you in-depth knowledge in a particular discipline. They are self-paced, so you can study while you work and advance your career.

Professional certificate programs
Professional certificate programs are a series of short courses that teach critical professional skills needed to succeed in today’s most in-demand fields.
Designed by industry leaders, these programs can take between two – four months to complete and can help you to make an impact in your workplace and achieve specific career outcomes.
How to apply
Applying to study an edX course is easy:
Head to the edX website.
Find the course or program you want to study.
Click ‘Enrol’.