Prepare to succeed at university.

Upskill quickly so you can get back to work. Or set your sights on a new career pathway and a way into a university degree.

The world is changing. The Diploma of Professional Learning is designed to equip you with in-demand skills across any sector now and in the future. You’ll learn through flexible, online subjects that give you the transferrable skills to achieve your career goals. Enter or re-enter the workforce straight away, or pursue further study with in-built opportunities to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree.

There are many ways to use the Diploma of Professional Learning to your advantage:

Build your foundations. The 12-month Diploma of Professional Learning has been designed to upskill you in areas you’ll need in any sector, including writing, critical and innovative thinking, communication, problem solving, teamwork and digital technology.
Fast track your Diploma with prior work experience. Get six months of credit for prior work experience, meaning you can complete the Diploma in just six months.

Discover a pathway to your Bachelor’s degree. The Diploma of Professional Learning is your alternative pathway to a range of La Trobe Bachelor’s degrees in including arts, business, health sciences and information technology. Eligible students can transfer after successful completion of just six months.*

Whatever you choose, the Diploma of Professional Learning is the starting block. With a dedicated team to give you one-on-one advice and guidance, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

You’ll learn:

Writing, reasoning and presenting
Develop the writing, critical thinking and presentation skills you’ll need for any career or future study.
Digital literacy
Discover how to source information, communicate, collaborate and manage your own digital footprint when you use technology.
STEM communication

Explore maths and the sciences in ways that opens your thinking and prepare you for new knowledge and learning opportunities

Arts, business, health sciences or information technology
Choose your electives from our Bachelor’s degrees—think beginners Japanese, studio art practice, introduction to sociology or chemistry foundations.

*Transition to a Bachelor’s degree is subject to meeting minimum requirements