SHORT COURSES

Digital Certificate

The Digital Certificate will benefit:

• Lawyers seeking to deepen their knowledge with advanced practice-ready skills in a specific area
• Senior lawyers looking to confirm their knowledge and stay up to date
• Lawyers looking to earn a Digital Certificate and badge to demonstrate specific knowledge.
• Those who may be interested in postgraduate specialisation but seeking a more flexible, confined and cost-effective alternative for right now.

Short Course

The on-demand short course is perfect for:

• Lawyers wanting to upskill quickly with practical, advanced knowledge in a specific area
• Senior lawyers looking for a refresher to stay current with key developments
• Lawyers who prefer a focused learning experience without committing to a full Digital Certificate
• Those seeking advanced content without the commitment of enrolling in a postgraduate degree
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Flexible online learning, designed for your busy schedule.

Our Digital Certificate courses let you study when and where it suits you.
They’re practical, easy to navigate, and designed to give you real-world skills without unnecessary complexity.

About the Digital Certificate

• Program length: 40 hours total

• Structure: Three courses (10 hours each) + a final assignment (10 hours)

• Modules: Each course contains 4–5 focused modules with clear, actionable insights.

You'll move through interactive activities, apply your knowledge in practical scenarios, and complete an assignment to bring all your learning together. A subject matter expert will review your work and provide feedback.

What you'll get:

• Interactive learning: Activities that challenge your thinking and sharpen your skills.

• Clear learning outcomes: Know exactly what you’ll achieve after each module.

• Expert-led content: Learn from professionals who work in the field.

• Personalised feedback: Receive insights from a subject matter expert on your assignment.

• Certificate and badge: Earn a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge when you successfully submit your assignment.

Digital Certificate

Choosing a Digital Certificate course is a smart way to deepen your skills, grow your expertise, and save time and money.

Here’s why:

• Comprehensive learning: Gain advanced knowledge across three structured courses (10 hours each) and complete a practical assignment.

• Earn CPD units: Claim 10 CPD units for each course (subject to your local CPD rules).

• Flexible study: Learn online, at your own pace, when and where it suits you.

• Better value: Save money by purchasing the full Digital Certificate rather than enrolling in courses individually.

• Recognised achievement: On completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to showcase your expertise.

If you're looking for a broader, more in-depth learning experience with expert feedback, the Digital Certificate is the right choice.

Short Course

An on-demand short course is ideal if you want to focus on developing one specific skill, quickly and affordably.

Here’s why:

• Targeted learning: Choose a specific skill area and dive deep into practical, real-world learning.

• Earn CPD units: Claim 10 CPD units on completion (subject to your local CPD requirements).

• Flexible and fast: Complete the course entirely online at your own pace, with no assessment requirements.

• Practical outcomes: Learn skills you can immediately apply in your practice.

If you want a flexible, focused learning option without committing to a full program, a short course is a great choice.

For a more comprehensive experience — including feedback, a Certificate and badge — consider enrolling in the Digital Certificate instead.

To successfully complete the course, you must pass three assessments:

1. Drafting an outline of a case document with a memo (20%)

2. Preparing an outline of oral submissions (40%)

3. Recording a 10-minute oral submission video (40%)

You’ll have access to a resource list and all your prior course materials. The assignment is designed to take approximately 10 hours to complete. You can claim CPD points for this activity too, subject to your local CPD requirements..

Once enrolled, you can access the course 24/7 via the College of Law’s learning portal.

• You’ll have unlimited access for 12 months from the date of purchase.

• Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

• If you want to receive the Digital Certificate and badge, you will need to submit your assignment component within 6 months of purchase. 

Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?

If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.

Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.

No. Although the Digital Certificate course is designed at a postgraduate level, it is a non-award short course and does not currently qualify for credit towards a subject in our Postgraduate Program.

If you’re interested in earning a full postgraduate qualification, our team would be happy to help you explore your study options. Send an enquiry and our team will be in touch.
 

No. Western Australian lawyers cannot claim CPD points for our on-demand courses.

However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.

Yes. If your organisation has multiple employees who would like to enrol in any of the College of Law’s courses, we offer corporate pricing to make professional development even more accessible. Contact us for more information.