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We are surrounded by digital technology all the time. From smartphones to smart watches, tablets and computers, the way we use digital technology and the internet has become remarkably sophisticated over the last few years. Digital literacy is a form of literacy in the digital age that involves having the skills and ability to utilise […]

The pandemic has proved how deeply we rely on skilled care workers in Australia. The Australian Government’s JobTrainer scheme is intended to support existing care workers to access the resources and training they need, and to provide affordable access to training for first-time learners and those new to the sector. As part of the 2021-22 […]

Taking up a course in your later 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s means you will be returning to study as a mature age student. If it’s been a while since you last studied perhaps since high school, you might feel a little nervous. But there’s no need to worry – it’s not as daunting as […]

Over the last few years, studying online has become the norm. And it’s not surprising! While taking on studies once meant organising class schedules that fit in with work and life commitments, commuting options and more, studying online has added flexibility to getting qualified. If you’re curious about getting qualified via an online course, read […]

Making a meaningful contribution to the early childhood education sector is important for us, and for our learners. As we enter the New Year, you might notice a few changes to our early childhood education and care courses. This new early childhood education training package has been carefully designed to shape a thriving early childhood […]

The results are in from the latest survey from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) survey, and Practical Outcomes is on track, continuing to deliver training satisfaction and employment outcomes for learners. Informing and influencing the vocational education and training (VET) space in Australia drives NCVER’s research, and each year learners who have […]

Life has changed a lot in the last couple of years, to say the least. From masks to working from home, checking in at shops and cafes and periods of not being able to leave the house or see loved ones. Along with school children taking on remote learning from their homes, those studying or […]

Before you start getting overwhelmed scrolling through online course options, it’s good to take the time to really understand what is involved with an online course and what you should expect from your studies. You know you need to get the necessary qualifications to pursue your chosen career path, but which online course will be […]

With more people undertaking courses online, gaining your qualifications from home or the workplace is becoming increasingly common. But, if you’ve never studied online before, you’re probably wondering what you can expect While most of us have experienced classroom learning at various points in our lives, enrolling to take classes via a computer or laptop […]