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Service Design: Elevate

Service Designers aim to create seamless and efficient service experiences. They holistically look at multichannel customer interactions with your brand. This also involves organising behind-the-scenes resources that enable your service to be delivered – your employees, processes and systems.

This intensive, 100% online Service Design: Elevate course from Academy Xi prepares students to understand, refine and create services, and deliver a thoughtful brand experience. You’ll learn how to use essential service design methods, tools and techniques to create a new service experience, or improve an existing one. You’ll also learn how to conduct industry research; create customer journeys, experience maps and service blueprints; and develop effective and powerful pitches and presentations.

Each week focuses on new techniques and tools that can be applied in existing positions or used to begin a new career. You will complete a portfolio project, gain real-world experience and emerge ready to apply service design principles across a range of industries and disciplines.

This Service Design: Elevate course is ideal for professionals including but not limited to:

Anyone working in a service-oriented role like customer service, financial services, public service, etc. who wants to make better use of their organisation’s resources and improve service delivery
Professionals working in adjacent disciplines like UX, CX or Business Design and looking to expand their skill set and boost career prospects
Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to set their business apart by offering exceptional service delivery
Anyone who wants to learn practical Service Design skills that they can apply right away

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Advertising or Marketing Professional, Entrepreneur, Product Developer, Service Delivery Manager, Service Designer, Service Manager, Startup Founder, UX Designer

Price may vary

6 months, 60-80 hours total

UX UI Design: Elevate

If you have a knack for visual expression and are looking to get into UX and UI design, or are already a designer looking to boost your existing professional expertise with in-demand skills in User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design (UI), Design Thinking and Human-Centred processes, then this UX UI Design: Elevate course form Academy Xi could be ideal for you.

The demand for UX UI Designers is booming across all industries, with an expected market growth of 18.9 % by 2024, and this is an ideal opportunity to get into the industry. This online course will equip you with a solid toolkit of UX Design frameworks, and introduce you to UI Design concepts, so you can craft useful, usable, and slick digital products.

This course is ideal for:

Anyone looking for a mentor-led course with in-depth coverage of UX Design and an introduction to UI Design
Anyone looking for a practical online course where they can develop a project/portfolio to scheduled deadlines and in line with industry-standards
Students who want the convenience and flexibility of online learning delivery, with the benefits of regular support in live video sessions

This course is delivered 100% online with full support from Academy Xi’s training staff, and is completely self paced – you will need to invest 60-80 hours over a six month period.

You will also get access to an exclusive Digital Skills Masterclass webinar program to learn critical digital skills from industry experts, grow your network and get advice from graduates now working in the field.

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Digital Designer, Game Designer, Junior Web Designer, User Experience Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer, Website Administrator, Website Assistant

Price may vary

60-80 hours over six months

UX UI Design: Transform

Build contemporary, in-demand skills and give your career a major boost with this UX UI Design: Transform course from Academy Xi.

This course is specifically designed to give you practical skills you need to get your foot in the door of the web design sector. Te rigorous online program is specifically crafted to furnish you with a comprehensive set of theoretical and practical skills essential for cultivating a well-rounded profile as a UX/UI Designer. By covering all the essential skills such as UX and UI fundamentals, UX research, insights and mapping techniques, wireframing, UI and UX design and client communication, the course will ensure that you can start performing confidently in a myriad of UX and UI design roles nationally.

This course is delivered 100% online with full support from Academy Xi’s training staff and unlimited one-on-one tuition, and can be fast-tracked in 3 months or take your time with 12 months’ access to all course material.

You’ll graduate:

Job ready
Mentor & cohort supported (unlimited 1:1 mentoring from industry experts)
With a job guarantee and career support
With an industry recognised certificate

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Digital Designer, Game Designer, Junior Web Designer, Product Designer, Software Designer, User Experience Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer

Price may vary

3-12 months

Graphic Design: Elevate

If you’re looking to grow your skill set in graphic design and stand out professionally, this course offers your first career step! Study the Graphic Design: Elevate course from Academy Xi and get equipped with the concepts, mindset, and practical experience required to design slick visual assets and thrive in this rewarding field.

Available 100% online for you to study at your own pace and convenience, this course is designed for students seeking to understand the core concepts, techniques, and tools of graphic design. Study the core principles of design, understand the application of human-centered design, build a toolkit of practical techniques to convey visual messages, design collateral that cuts through, and drive innovative visual communication through experimentation and testing. You’ll complete this course with practical new skills and an industry-standard portfolio of your work – all from the comfort of your own home.

Companies across all industries are constantly on the hunt for people with Graphic Design skills to help them craft innovative assets that build brand differentiation and elicit emotional connections with target audiences. Give yourself an edge over the rest with the Graphic Design: Elevate course from Academy Xi.

You will need to invest 60-80 hours over a six-month period and will also get access to an exclusive Digital Skills Masterclass webinar program to learn critical digital skills from industry experts, grow your network and get advice from graduates now working in the field.

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3D Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Character Designer, Design Consultant, Graphic Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Package Designer, Web Designer

Price may vary

60-80 hours over six months

MSF40122

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

If you have an eye for inspired interiors and want to turn your flair for creating beautiful living spaces into a career, then the MSF40122 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration qualification from Open Colleges could be just the thing you’re looking for. This flexible, online course offers you the opportunity to learn all the practical skills required to join this exciting industry immediately or start your own interior decoration consultancy.

You will learn essential skills such as how to select and use colour and furnishings to create exhilarating interiors, how to produce drawings to effectively communicate your ideas, and how to research and recommend accessories, furniture, soft furnishings, hard materials and and finishes. The course will also give you all the practical knowledge in legal, administrative and promotional requirements yo need to set up your own small interior decor consultancy.

During the course you will receive a free professional design kit to ensure you have all the tools required to bring your ideas to life, as well as a membership to the Design Institute of Australia, the peak body for design professionals in Australia that will allow you to access various events, communication and networking opportunities available to members.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

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Interior Decorating Consultant, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Designer, Interior Stylist, Retail Decorator

Price may vary

Maximum 24 months

MSF50222

Diploma of Interior Design

Turn your flair for creating inspiring living and work spaces into a lucrative career with this nationally recognised MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design qualification from Open Colleges. This course will equip you with all the crucial interior design skills required to succeed in the industry, from design principles and dealing with clients, to understanding and interpreting briefs, working with suppliers and drawing up documents, and identifying and recommending materials and furniture.

You will learn how to employ your creativity and turn it into design concepts, and how to excel in using technical, creative and conceptual skills required to plan and decorate interiors for commercial, residential or heritage buildings. By the end of the course you will be able to research, conceptualise, draw and present your ideas, as well as gaining knowledge in small business operation and client communication.

Importantly, by the end of the course you will have built an extensive portfolio of work that you can proudly present to prospective employers or clients.

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Colour Consultant, Interior Decorator, Interior Design Consultant, Interior Designer, Interior Stylist, Kitchen Designer

Price may vary

Maximum 30 months

D0121, CUA50720

Graphic Design Pathway Program

If you’ve always been interested in a career in graphic design but have no previous experience in the industry, then this Graphic Design Pathway Program from Open Colleges could be just what you’re looking for. The course combines the D0121 Graphic Design Essentials with the CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design giving you a fast-track to a graphic design career.

The CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design encompasses comprehensive training in all facets of graphic design, which is essential to assume a position as a Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer or Content Developer. Participants will learn how to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to develop designs that satisfy client requirements and tackle a range of visual communication challenges.

The program is specifically intended to provide participants with job-ready skills; hence, all assessments have a real-world focus to prepare students for various types of design briefs and graphic design roles that they will encounter after graduation.

Throughout the course, participants will build a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills, ideas, creativity, and capability to meet client briefs. This portfolio can serve as a valuable resource when approaching potential employers and clients.

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Brand Identity Designer, Character Designer, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Image Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Junior Web Designer, Multimedia Designer, Package Designer, UX Designer, Web Designer

Price may vary

Self paced - maximum 27 months

CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design

If you’ve always been interested in aesthetics and design, and would like to pursue a career in the graphic design industry, then this CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design qualification from Open Colleges could be just what you’re looking for.

This course prepares individuals for roles such as Junior Graphic or Digital Designer, Freelance Designer, or Content Developer by teaching them all aspects of graphic design.

Through the program, students will learn how to use technical, creative, and conceptual skills to develop designs that meet client requirements and solve various visual communication challenges.

The course is designed to ensure that students are job-ready, with real-world-focused assessments that expose them to different types of design briefs and graphic design roles. Additionally, participants will create a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills, ideas, creativity, and ability to meet client briefs, which they can use when seeking employment or clients.

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3D Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Design Consultant, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Junior Web Designer, Multimedia Designer, UX Designer

Price may vary

Self paced - maximum 24 months

CUA41120

Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

If you have a knack for effective visual communication and wish to pursue a career in photography, then this CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging qualification from Open Colleges could be a perfect course for you.

Upon completion of the course, participants will have a digital portfolio of work to showcase to potential employers and clients.

The course content, which has been authored and endorsed by industry experts, is current and relevant, covering both technical and creative aspects of photography to enable participants to develop practical skills and a unique style. Graduates of the Open Colleges’ Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging will receive a nationally recognised qualification that equips them with the necessary knowledge to begin working in the industry.

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Advertising Photographer, Art Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, Photographer, Property Photographer, Scientific Photographer, Sports Photographer, Wedding Photographer

Price may vary

Self paced - maximum 18 months

Product Management: Transform

Whether you’re interested in commencing a career in product management, or are already a product management veteran looking to sharpen your skills, this Product Management: Transform qualification from Academy Xi could be just what you’re looking for.

Designed in conjunction with experts from Accenture, MYOB, PwC and Deloitte, this course will help you get all the job-ready skills needed for an exciting new career in product management and marketing. You will cover all the essential areas of the product management cycle, from identifying opportunities and developing a product vision & strategy, to project management, product development strategy and product marketing. By the end of the course you will be fully prepared to start performing confidently in one of many product development, management and marketing roles available nationally.

This course is delivered 100% online with full support from Academy Xi’s training staff and unlimited one-on-one tuition, and can be completed in 24 weeks with around 15 hours of study per week.

You’ll graduate:

Job ready
Mentor & cohort supported (unlimited 1:1 mentoring from industry experts)
With a job guarantee and career support
With an industry recognised certificate

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Brand Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, Product Developer, Product Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Senior Product Manager

Price may vary

24 weeks, 15 hours per week

About Design Courses

The design industry in Australia is a vibrant and dynamic field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, industrial design, interior design, and more. With a rich history dating back to the establishment of the Design Institute of Australia in 1947, the industry has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of society and technology. This evolution has fostered a culture of innovation and creativity, making design an integral part of various sectors, from manufacturing to digital media.

As the demand for skilled designers grows, so does the recognition of their contributions to both aesthetics and functionality. The Australian Good Design Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in design since 1958, highlight the importance of high-quality design in enhancing everyday life. These awards not only acknowledge outstanding achievements but also inspire future generations of designers to push boundaries and explore new ideas.

The design industry is also committed to sustainability and ethical practices, reflecting a broader societal shift towards responsible consumption and environmental stewardship. Designers are increasingly integrating sustainable materials and processes into their work, ensuring that their creations are not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. This focus on sustainability positions the industry as a leader in promoting positive change within the community.

With a diverse range of career opportunities available, from freelance roles to positions within large corporations, the design industry offers a pathway for individuals to express their creativity while making a meaningful impact. As Australia continues to embrace design as a vital component of its economy and culture, the future looks bright for aspiring designers ready to embark on their professional journeys.