Online Short Courses

Looking for flexible, online study options?

At TAFE SA, we offer a selection of short courses designed to be delivered online or through virtual classrooms giving you more flexibility.

Whether you're looking to upskill, further your career, or explore a new direction, our flexible online study options give you the freedom to achieve your goals, on your schedule.

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Featured Courses

Perform the Basic Functions of a Justice of the Peace

This course has been developed for those considering applying to become a Justice of the Peace (JP) or for those who are already a JP and would like to refresh their knowledge and skills.

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Microcredential - Cyber Security for Small Business

Learn how to prevent a cyber-attack on your small business through good internal cyber security practice.

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Create a Business Website using WordPress

This short course will introduce you to WordPress and provide you with the opportunity to create an interactive website.

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81 Short Courses

Building and Construction

Plumbing and Water Operations 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Hydrogen Fundamentals		10 hours Part Time

Business and Marketing

Accounting and Bookkeeping 8 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Bookkeeping Essentials for Small Business Owners, Job Seekers and Migrants (Part 1)		8 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Essentials for Small Business Owners, Job Seekers and Migrants (Part 2)		8 weeks Part Time
Introductory Accounting for Small Business Owners		9 weeks Part Time
Job Costing Techniques for Tradespeople		8 weeks Part Time
Process Payroll & Lodge Business Activity Statements (XERO)		8 weeks Part Time
Using Spreadsheet Applications for Business Reporting		8 weeks Part Time
Xero Advanced - Setup and Operate Computer Accounting System		14 weeks Part Time
Xero Introduction		8 weeks Part Time

Management 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Contractor’s Licensing Unit - Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of New Business Ventures		15 hours Part Time
Contractor's Licensing Unit - Plan Finances for New Business Ventures		15 hours Part Time

Tax, BAS and ASIC 11 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Apply Legal Principles in Property Law - FNSTPB505 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law I - TAFESA TPB TAX3 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law II - TAFE SA TPB TAX4 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law III - TAFE SA TPB TAX5 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
Australian Taxation Law I - TAFE SA TPB TAX1 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
Australian Taxation Law II - TAFE SA TPB TAX2 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration 2 - Establish and Maintain Payroll Systems		8 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration 3 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements		8 weeks Part Time
Basic Accountancy Principles for Tax Agents - TAFE SA TPB 12 (Tax Agent Registration)		50 hours Part Time
Business Tax Calculations		8 weeks Part Time
Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) including the Code of Professional Conduct - TPB TAX4 (Tax Agent, BAS Agent and Tax [Financial] Adviser Registration)		2 weeks Part Time

Work Health and Safety 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Health and Safety Representative Training - Level 1		5 days Part Time
Return to Work Coordinator Training		2 days Part Time

Government, Property and Legal

Legal Studies 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Perform the Basic Functions of a Justice of the Peace		6 weeks Part Time

Policing 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
South Australia Police (SAPOL) Recruitment Tests - Practice Set 1		30 days Part Time
South Australia Police (SAPOL) Recruitment Tests - Practice Set 2		30 days Part Time

Health and Lifestyle

Dental 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Panoramic Imaging (OPG)		8 weeks Part Time

Hospitality and Tourism

Cookery 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Food Safety		15 hours Part Time
SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set		6 hours Part Time

Meat Processing 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
AMPSS00018 - Game Harvester Skill Set		6 months Part Time

Information Technology

Cyber Security 8 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Cisco_Cyber Security Essentials		3 months Part Time
Cisco_Cyber Threat Management		3 months Part Time
Cisco_Endpoint Security		40 hours Part Time
Cisco_Introduction to Cyber Security		3 months Part Time
FortiGate Administrator		6 months Part Time
Microcredential - Cyber Security For Small Business		5 hours Part Time
TestOut_CyberDefense Pro		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Ethical Hacker Pro		110 hours Part Time

IT Support 15 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Analysing Big Data		3 months Part Time
Cisco_Digital Awareness (Digital Literacy)		15 hours Part Time
Cisco_Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation		1 week Part Time
Cisco_Network Support and Security (Help Desk)		30 hours Part Time
Cisco_Using Computer and Mobile Devices (Digital Literacy)		15 hours Part Time
ITS_Database Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
ITS_Network Security Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
Microcredential - Exploring Blockchain		5 hours Part Time
MO_Microsoft Excel (Excel and Excel 2019)		3 months Part Time
MO_Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019)		3 months Part Time
MO_Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019)		6 months Part Time
MO_Microsoft Outlook (Outlook and Outlook 2019)		3 months Part Time
MO_Microsoft Word (Word and Word 2019)		3 months Part Time
MO_Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019)		3 months Part Time
TestOut_IT Fundamentals Pro		30 hours Part Time

Networking 13 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
AWS Cloud Foundations (ACF)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks (ITN)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_IT Essentials		6 months Part Time
Cisco_Networking Devices and Initial Configuration		60 hours Part Time
Cisco_Networking Security		70 hours Part Time
MCF: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)		6 months Part Time
MCF: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)		3 months Part Time
MCF_Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)		6 months Part Time
TestOut_CCNA_Routing and Switching Pro		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Linux Pro (CompTIA Linux+)		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Security Pro (CompTIA Security+)		6 months Part Time

Programming 5 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Cisco_AI Fundamentals with IBM SkillsBuild		3 months Part Time
Cisco_C Essentials 1		60 hours Part Time
Cisco_Introduction to Data Science		15 hours Part Time
ITS_Basic Programming in Python		6 months Part Time
Python Intermediate		6 months Part Time

Website Development 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Create a Business Website using WordPress		6 months Part Time
ITS_HTML Application Development		6 months Part Time

Mining, Engineering and Automotive

Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Introduction to Naval Shipbuilding		4 weeks Part Time

Manufacturing and Welding 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Welder Certification Theory AS 1796-2022		5 weeks Part Time
Welding Supervisors Course (Certificate 10, AS 1796-2022 &/or AS2214) leading to Weld Australia Qualification		120 hours Part Time

Primary Industries and Science

Agriculture 4 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Chemical Card - External		8 weeks Part Time
Drones in Agriculture		10 hours Part Time
Pest Management Technician - Control of Weeds		8 weeks Part Time
Pest Management Technician - Control Plant Pests and Diseases and Disorders		8 weeks Part Time

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