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Introduction to Training & development

Want to help people reach their full potential? As a learning and development (or L&D) professional, you’ll foster a culture of knowledge in your workplace and encourage others to achieve their best.

Undertaking formal training in L&D will give you a diverse set of skills. You’ll explore how to develop effective learning strategies, how to work with eLearning programs, and how to mentor people to reach their career goals.

By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to confidently inspire learning amongst leaders and employees and make a real impact in your workplace.

Study through Open Universities Australia to access online courses from leading universities and fit your learning around your life. We can offer advice on entry requirements, flexible study arrangements, fees, and enrolments. Chat with us today.

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Online training & development subjects and short courses

University of South Australia

Training and Development

UndergraduateUSA-BUSS2076

Study method
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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Online training & development degrees

University of Tasmania

Become an effective leader, educator and clinical supervisor

Study method
100% online
Australian Catholic University

Theory and skills to guide learners in the health profession

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
University of Notre Dame Australia

For educators working in medicine, nursing, and allied health settings

Study method
100% online
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Flinders University

Become an expert in educating health professionals

Study method
100% online
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
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Training & development study FAQs

What is a training and development course?

A training and development course—also commonly known as learning and development or L&D—will set you up with the skills to inspire strategic learning within your workplace.

Your options for L&D study are varied. It’s possible to enrol in a learning and development degree, but you may want to upskill more quickly with a short course or single subject, either at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

If you already work in the field, you may be interested in upskilling in L&D for a specific area, such as within health settings. Or, if you’re just starting out and interested in gaining a broader skillset, you may like to consider a more general human resources course, which will likely include learning and development subjects.

What do you learn in a training and development course?

While exact topics may differ depending on the type of training and development course you choose, you will cover areas such as:

  • How people learn and different learning styles.

  • Identifying skills gaps in a workforce.

  • Designing and implementing learning programs.

  • Mentoring and coaching leaders and employees.

  • Aligning training and development with an organisation’s strategy.

  • How to best deploy eLearning and digital technologies.

Why should I study training and development?

You will be able to motivate others in your workplace to grow professionally and help your organisation reach its strategic goals. Training and development can be a highly rewarding area to work in as you can make a real difference to the culture of a workplace and see people achieve big things.

As an L&D professional, you’ll get to work on varied projects, such as developing new training programs and modules, rolling out strategies to make your workplace more conducive to learning, and working with people to help them thrive professionally.

Why should I study training and development online?

Studying a training and development course online will allow you to gain the new skills you need while keeping up with your existing work and life commitments.

There are plenty of online learning and development courses for you to choose from, meaning you can tailor your study to your particular area of interest, from whatever location you are based.

Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

  • You can enrol without entry requirements We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.

  • You have total control over how you study Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.

  • You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.

  • We’ll help you navigate the university world Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course.

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Enrolling online is simple. Here’s how it works:

1. Find your course

2. Start your enrolment

  • When you’re ready, click ‘Start studying now’ on the course page.

  • Follow the prompts to begin your enrolment.

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3. Wait for confirmation

Your chosen university will email you to confirm if your enrolment has been successful.

Note: Some courses have enquiries and applications handled directly by the university. If this applies, it will be clearly stated on the course listing page.

For more details, check our online self-service enrolment guide. And if you need help at any stage, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

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