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Queensland Government-funded short courses

UniSC, in collaboration with the Queensland Government, is offering a suite of free business short courses for small and family businesses across the state. All of the courses are co-designed with industry ensuring they are targeted for small business needs right now. 

The courses are delivered across the state in-person and online simultaneously, with the added flexibility of self-paced learning. 

UniSC is currently offering four business short courses – business planning, leveraging AI, workforce development, and continuity and resilience. 

UniSC is developing new courses in cyber security and procurement, with these courses set to be available early 2027. 

Register your interest in these new courses now:

 

 

 

 

Business Planning

Tailored to meet the needs of Queensland small and family businesses, this practical, short course focuses on developing skills associated with business planning. By undertaking this course, you will create a tangible asset to help develop your business. Express your interest to participate in a future course offering.

Continuity and Resilience

Is your organisation ready to tackle both expected and unexpected challenges? This course covers the essentials of building your preparedness to continue operating when issues arise and enhancing overall resilience. Express your interest to participate in a future course offering.

Workforce Development

Discover the power of effective workforce development to improve productivity and operational efficiency with our free, six-week course for Queensland small business owners and managers. By completing the course you will develop a workforce development asset to guide you as you grow your business. Express your interest to participate in a future course offering.

Register for updates on new courses in 2027

  • AI capability
  • Cyber security
  • Procurement

Submit your interest here

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