RMIT Online: most in-demand courses (and why it matters)

Interest in microcredential courses and upskilling is on the rise, according to RMIT Online. The 100% online education provider has revealed its five most in-demand courses for 2023, offering a snapshot of the planned career development of Australians.

In the face of an ongoing skills shortage, RMIT Online said that students are increasingly choosing to upskill in fields that are not traditionally serviced by undergraduate university programs. Microcredentials are industry-recognised, skill-specific certifications that equip individuals with skills to support career development and progression needs, and offer the chance to upskill.

The courses attracting the most interest in 2023 include:

Business Analytics

This Future Skills Short Course bundle includes a course in Business Analytics and Visualisation and Business Analytics with SQL and Python.

This course bundle has partnered with Accenture, Xello and Menulog, helping students apply data-driven decisions to drive business value, develop practical, highly sought-after skills, and increase their employability.

Digital Marketing Strategy & Campaigns

Courses include Digital Marketing Strategy and Implementing Digital Marketing Campaigns with industry partners such as Adobe, REA Group and Merkle.

Students will be able to learn the strategic and tactical knowledge and skills to plan and execute a successful digital marketing campaign.

User Experience & User Interface

This course bundle helps students adopt a user-centric approach to problem-solving and utilise research, iteration, prototyping and visual elements to design experiences that delight.

Students will also receive industry insight from Symplicit, a design consultancy that uses behavioural research to inform strategy, design and digital delivery.

Customer Experience Strategy & Design

This course enables students to craft personalised customer experiences by gaining valuable design thinking skills in research, customer journey mapping, prototyping and more.

RMIT Online, REA Group and Concentrix Tigerspike have partnered together to create a course that addresses key customer and business problems.

Project Management for Professionals

This course is designed for early and mid-career professionals in all business functions looking to gain transferable project management skills as part of their role.

Students will be provided with industry insight from partners such as Monday.com, Unliver and Thoughtwork, and given effective skills to motivate, communicate, and deliver business outcomes in any complex situation.

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