Online certificates & training

The foundation to build your future career

Available to undergraduate and postgraduate students

In this module, you’ll develop foundational skills to excel in the workplace and boost your employability.

You’ll gain practical tips on planning, time management, and self-reflection. Learn how to use effective communication skills to build relationships, work successfully in diverse teams, and ensure your ideas and opinions are heard. Discover ways to demonstrate your personal strengths and collaborate effectively in a team. Additionally, you’ll understand how to interpret online information and use digital tools efficiently.

Career Accelerator: Essentials is designed to help you get started by introducing the tools, resources, and activities available to you at UNSW. Make the most of the exclusive opportunities and experiences provided through Career Accelerator to support your career development, maximising your time at UNSW Business School.

What to expect

Prepare to dive into four exciting topics.

• Part 1: Planning for career success.
• Part 2: Your professional brand.
• Part 3: Build your network.
• Part 4: Get experience, get guidance, get skills.

On completion you'll earn a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile.

We recommend completing Career Accelerator: Essentials early in your degree as it is a pre-requisite for many Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses.

Career Accelerator: Essentials can be completed online at a time that suits you and takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for your completion to display on your transcript and experience points dashboard.

To be eligible you must:

• Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
• Be enrolled at UNSW Business School.

Student enrolment key: Career_Accelerator

Confidently ace your case interviews with the world’s #1 case interview prep platform and land your dream job.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

If you’re considering a career in consulting, you will undoubtedly come across a case interview as part of your recruitment process. CaseCoach is your go to platform to understanding what case interviews are and how to master them.

The Consulting Interview Prep Toolkit equips you with everything you need to excel in case and fit interviews with top consulting firms. Polish your skills, explore example cases and practice with peers on diverse cases until you become comfortable solving cases on the spot.

Double your chances of landing your dream job, with 1 in 4 CaseCoach candidates succeeding compared to 1 in 8 average candidates.

What CaseCoach offers

• Sharpen your case interview skills and master the competencies consulting firms evaluate with online courses.

• Explore 100+ exclusive practice cases on diverse topics and formats, developed by former management consultants.

• Practice with peers and conduct mock interviews with top candidates from UNSW and other leading universities.

• Watch real candidates in action with over 20 sample interviews and see what it takes to join top firms. 

• Hone critical skills and work through hundreds of questions on calculations, case math, structures and charts with focused drills.

• Complete the resume course for everything you need to write a successful application, with video tutorials and templates.

• Gain insights from people who landed jobs at Bain, BCG, and McKinsey.

Build your skills and experience what it’s like to work at some the of world’s top organisations.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students.

Forage is an online platform offering virtual experiences designed to help you develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles, career pathways and industries before you graduate.

Access hundreds of experiences created by world leading organisations, including BCG, JP Morgan, PWC, Lululemon, SAP, and more.

During the experience, you will work through tasks set by your chosen organisation, which are designed to replicate the sort of work that you would do as an intern or graduate.

All experiences are self-paced and take between 2 to 6 hours to complete. Upon completion receive a certificate that you can share on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

Complete an experience to:

• Sample what work is like at leading companies.

• Discover career pathways that you may not have previously considered.

• Get instruction and resources created by employees from your chosen organisation.

• Complete work that reflects real day-to-day tasks of interns and graduates.

• Build confidence and gain skills to get you workplace ready.

Log in using your UNSW single sign on.

Practice makes perfect. Ace your next interview or assessment centre.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

Get ready to impress employers with Graduates First, the leading platform for mastering aptitude tests. Recommended by top recruiters, Graduates First offers over 160 industry leading practice aptitude tests, 8 game-based assessments, and 60 video interview preparations created by global experts.

These tools simulate real test environments allowing you to practice under timed conditions, track your progress with detailed reports, and benchmark yourself against other potential candidates.

Use the Assessment Selection Tool to tailor your practice to industries you are applying for such as Banking, Consulting, Finance, FMCG, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Technology.

Access over 100 employer guides, with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for each organisation’s hiring process.

Build your confidence with Graduates First and be ready to excel in the recruitment process.

Register using your UNSW zID email address and password.

Unlock the power of LinkedIn with expert guidance from former LinkedIn employees.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

Transform your LinkedIn profile and boost your career prospects with Land the Perfect Job with LinkedIn. Focusing on 20% of LinkedIn tactics that drive 80% of career results, this course offers 85 easy-to-follow video lessons that cover everything you need to know about LinkedIn.

Learn how to stand out in a competitive job market, build valuable connections and master essential networking techniques with step-by-step guidance. Each lesson includes actionable steps, templates and checklists to ensure your success. Gain the practical skills to confidently leverage all of LinkedIn’s features.

Learn how to

• Optimise your profile and learn how to stand out to recruiters.

• Identify the right companies, people and roles.

• Starting building and connecting with your professional network.

• Learn how to leverage your contacts to get referrals and interviews.

• Gain insider knowledge to ace your interview.

• Master Boolean search techniques to find the perfect job match.

• Utilise LinkedIn's SEO algorithm to get your profile seen.

Click ‘Enroll Free’ and register with your zID email.

Access industry-leading courses 24/7 and upskill to reach your personal and professional goals.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

Develop your professional and technical skills through LinkedIn Learning. As a UNSW student you have unlimited access to the online platform which offers thousands of expert-led courses. With personalised learning paths and hands-on practice quizzes, LinkedIn Learning helps you reach your personal and professional goals at your own pace.

Courses are offered at beginner, intermediate or expert level, so you can find courses tailored to your skill level and interests. Once completed, share your achievements on LinkedIn to showcase your new skills to your network and potential employers.

• Explore on-demand courses to enhance your business, professional and technical skills.

• Learn new skills anytime, anywhere, at a pace that fits you.

• Learn your way with short actionable tips videos, and dive deeper with detailed video, audio, and text-based learning.

• Reinforce your learning with hands-on practice quiz questions. 

• Support your career goals with Role Guides. Access guided learning for 35+ roles and 1,300+ curated pathways.

Take your Microsoft Office skills to the next level with Career Accelerator’s exclusive training and certification for UNSW Business School students.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

Skill up your Microsoft Office knowledge with our training programs, then get certified with a Microsoft Office Certification, for free.

Microsoft Office Certification is an industry-recognised credential that validates your skills and knowledge in specific Microsoft Office applications. It provides a competitive edge for future employment.

Once certified and you’ll become a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). A MOS is someone who has earned certification in one or more Office applications.

We offer two levels of certification on 365 Apps:

• Associate: Demonstrates foundational skills in Office applications.

• Expert: Shows advanced skills in specific Office applications.

Benefits of Microsoft Office Certification

• Study at your own pace with flexible online training.

• Earn your certification at a level that matches your skills.

• Recognised globally, it can help you stand out in the job market.

• Getting certified proves your ability to use Office tools proficiently.

• Boost your employability and broaden career opportunities with a sought-after certification.

• Showcase your certification on LinkedIn with a digital badge.

Become certified in two simple steps

1. Progress through and complete the training modules at your own pace.
2. Reserve your spot for the official Microsoft Excel Certification exams, available online and in person throughout the year.

Once certified, you will receive a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile to prove your skills and enhance your professional profile.

Excel

Master this essential business tool and equip yourself with the skills to excel in your career. Our Microsoft Excel Certification program is designed to give you the skills you need to start using Excel in the workplace.

It covers the foundational elements of Excel, including cell selection, view and formatting, and data entry and manipulation. You'll also learn basic functions, how to create tables and charts, and how to analyse data. Gain confidence and showcase your ability to use Excel efficiently.

Training and certifications are available in 2 levels - Associate and Expert, ensuring you can enhance your Excel skills no matter your stage of learning.

Student enrolment key: excel_student

PowerPoint

Effective presentations are essential for success in many areas, and Microsoft PowerPoint is the leading tool for creating impactful slideshows. Our Microsoft PowerPoint Certification program equips you with the skills to design clear, engaging, and professional presentations.

This certification demonstrates your proficiency in one of the most widely used software programs. Gain confidence, streamline your workflow, and showcase your ability to deliver presentations that leave a lasting impression.

Training and certification is available at the Associate level.

Student enrolment key: mos_student

Discover the confidence to negotiate effectively and secure a salary that reflects your true worth with Pay Negotiation.

Available to undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students

Unlock the secrets to successful salary negotiations with Pay Negotiation. Gain the confidence and skills to negotiate your salary effectively in just 60 minutes.

Pay Negotiation’s 10 video-based modules offer a simplified approach to negotiations. Led by world-renowned career experts and negotiation professionals, Pay Negation equips you with essential tools and techniques. Learn how to prepare your case, stand firm, and ensure you secure the compensation you deserve.

What you’ll learn

• How to spot and avoid common negotiation pitfalls.

• How to uncover non-public salary data.

• How to secure a deal without damaging relationships.

• How to communicate strategically, and what to say and what to avoid.

• Ways to maintain confidentiality about your previous earnings.

Build professional skills and enhance your career prospects through real-world work simulations.

Available to undergraduate and postgraduate students

Career Accelerator has partnered with Prosple, Australia's ultimate platform for students seeking real-world experience, to support you in your journey to becoming workplace ready.

Participate in Prosple’s virtual experiences and build professional skills from the comfort of your own home. These real-world work simulations from Australia’s top employers are designed to test and improve your professional competencies.

Discover a range of experiences and explore industries such as professional services, financial services, technology, and government and public sector.

Gain valuable experience and insights into industries, giving you an edge over other candidates seeking internships or graduate roles by using Prosple for career exploration and skill development.

Benefits

• Get ahead by building your professional experience and developing the skills that recruiters seek.

• Broaden your horizons by exploring organisations and diverse industries you might not have considered.

• Earn a digital badge and certificate to showcase on LinkedIn and your resume upon completion.

• Choose flexible experience options, with virtual experiences often ranging from 2-5 hours.

Sign in using UNSW single sign-on

Uncover your strengths and discover your true self with Strengths Profile.

Available to MBA students

Discover your strengths and unlock your potential with Cappfinity’s Strengths Profile. Identify your realised strengths, unrealised strengths, learned behaviours and weaknesses and learn how to use them to your advantage.

Strengths Profile identifies 60 strengths, ensuring your results are tailored to you. Each profile offers practical advice, helping you describe your best self, develop your future potential and find careers that align with your strengths.

Understanding your strengths helps you identify the best suited roles and environments where you can thrive. Utilising your realised and unrealised strengths boosts your happiness, confidence and your ability to be a high performer.

Benefits

• Discover your realised strengths, unrealised strengths, learned behaviours and weaknesses.

• Learn how to play to your strengths.

• Strengthen your relationships and learn how to collaborate more effectively with others.

• Improve your productivity and performance.

• Unlock self-awareness and confidence.

• Become happier and more engaged with work.

To start your Strengths Profile, register and set up your profile using your zID email and password.

Complete your assessment by booking a one to one debrief with one of our accredited career coaches.

Learn how to articulate your achievements and align your experience to professional competencies to get your resume into the ‘yes’ pile and impress at job interviews.

Available to undergraduate and postgraduate students

Articulating your experience in applications and at interviews can be challenging. This interactive module will introduce you to the A-STAR method and provide practical tips which will give you the edge in the competitive graduate employment market.

You’ll be empowered to craft structured, concise and engaging responses to behavioural interview questions, and the Achievements Database will help you record and build up a bank of potential answers to interview questions. With this module you’ll be ready to articulate your experiences and nail that interview.

Supporting resources are also included in the module.

• Interview Skills Guide

• Positive Indictors of Behaviours

• Resume Guide

• Linkedin Profile Tips

Self-enrolment key: A-STAR