Study tips & resources

To enroll in our courses, you must be 18 years or older.

Many of our courses require no prior learning, however, more technical courses may suggest having relevant foundational knowledge to the area of study.  Any prerequisites will be shown on the ‘Course Details’ page of your course. E.g. Our Self-Driving Cars course suggests having basic experience in programming and algebra.

We welcome students from all diverse backgrounds, however, we find that those with a self-starter and inquisitive mindset thrive the best in our courses. With our expert mentors supporting you every step of the way, we're confident you will have all the tools required to succeed.

For six and eight-week short courses, you are eligible for one, 15 minutes, 1:1 session with your mentor. For our course Design and Develop an iOS App, you are eligible for two, 15 minutes, 1:1 sessions with your mentor. For our courses powered by Udacity, you will have access to an online forum with 24-hour mentor support. 

After completing an RMIT Future Skills course, you will earn a digital credential by Credly, an industry leader in digital credentialing which can be validated, recognised, and shared on social media platforms.

Credly is a digital badge or credential that you can opt in to receive after the completion of a course. You can post your credential on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. See Credly’s terms and privacy policy.

Digital credentials (displayed as digital badges) are an online representation of a capability or skill you have earned and which can be validated, recognised, and shared. To access your credential you will have to log in to your Credly account. Note, you will automatically opted into receiving a digital credential, but should you not be interested, you must opt-out.

Recommendation: If you have not previously created an account with Credly, please make sure you do so by using the same email you've used to register with RMIT Online. You will be able to claim your badge from their website. Once you have successfully claimed your badge, you can then start sharing it across your social media or download a printable certificate. 

To successfully complete your course & receive a digital credential, you need to demonstrate competency of every one of the criteria outlined in your final project. If you meet all these expectations to pass the course, you will be issued a digital credential through Credly and will receive an invitation from Credly to claim your badge. 

We understand that life gets in the way. To defer, you must submit a request in your Online Campus dashboard, using the “Manage your course ” widget.

All students are entitled to course deferrals if the request is made before the census date. You may request a deferral within 12 months of purchasing the course. The request for a deferral must be made in your course dashboard by COB on the census date. The census date is 5:00pm on the first Friday of week 1 of your course and 5:00pm on the Wednesday after commencement for one week courses.

You will receive an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from RMIT University, which is the same qualification as on-campus students. If you are undertaking a postgraduate program with a Future Skills elective, you will also receive a digital credential, where relevant.

Digital credentials (displayed as digital badges) are an online representation of a capability or skill you have earned and which can be validated, recognised, and shared. You will receive a digital credential where relevant, for any Future Skills electives you undertake. Note, you will automatically opted into receiving a digital credential, but should you not be interested, you must opt-out. You should automatically see any digital badges received for Future Skills electives in Canvas. 

If you have not previously created an account at Credly, you will need to register a username and password to claim your badge from their website. Once you have successfully claimed your badge, you can then start sharing it across your social media.

For some courses and programs, you will complete an assessment to determine whether you have demonstrated mastery of the subject matter within the subject area. If you successfully demonstrate mastery of the subject, you will be issued a digital credential through Credly and will receive an invitation from Credly to claim your badge.

You will receive a link to claim your badge within 6 weeks of completing your course.

Yes, you can simply add or drop courses to move between a full-time and part-time study load in the Enrolment Online portal.

We understand that life gets in the way. To defer, you must submit a request in your Online Campus dashboard, using the “Manage your course ” widget.

All students are entitled to course deferrals if the request is made before the census date. You may request a deferral within 12 months of purchasing the course. The request for a deferral must be made in your course dashboard by COB on the census date. The census date is 5:00pm on the first Friday of week 1 of your course and 5:00pm on the Wednesday after commencement for one week courses.

If you are enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program you will be supported during your studies by the Student Success Team. They'll contact you to find out how you are going and to offer advice, support, and referral to other people or services within RMIT University. For academic support, you will have access to an online facilitator for the duration of the Term for each course you are enrolled in. 

Future Skills elective

If you have a Future Skills elective component in your program you will be part of a mentor group, led by an industry expert on hand to provide subject matter and career advice. A mentor will run expert webinars on a weekly basis and your peer group will be on hand to provide further support. Your mentor will provide expert feedback on your assessments ensuring you keep progressing on your study journey.