Open Colleges

Open Colleges is Australia’s leading provider of online vocational education, dedicated to helping individuals upskill, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and advance their careers across a broad range of sectors.


As the country’s top consumer-focused online vocational training brand, Open Colleges is powered by a strong digital sales and marketing engine and serves a growing community of full-fee paying domestic students. This direct-to-consumer model currently operates under the Open Colleges brand.


With many of Open Colleges’ students working full-time, their flexible and accessible courses are designed to fit around busy lives, offering self-paced study without group work or rigid deadlines.


Open Colleges’ commitment to quality means their course content is regularly reviewed to stay current and competitive. They align with global trends while meeting rigorous industry standards—so their students graduate ready to take on what’s next.

With approximately 2.8 million Australians enrolled in vocational education and training (VET) at any given time, our channel attracts around 1 million visitors each year, demonstrating strong engagement and reach within the VET landscape.

Comprehensive Library of 950+ Accredited Units

Health & Community

18 Courses
Skillset
Certificate III
Certificate IV
Diploma

Business & Leadership

16 Courses
Skillset
Certificate III
Certificate IV
Diploma
Design & Technology

5 Courses
Certificate IV
Diploma

Education

3 Courses
Certificate III
Diploma


Environment & Animal Studies

3 Courses
Certificate II
Certificate III


Beauty & Retail

3 Courses
Certificate III
Certificate IV
Accounting & Finance

2 Courses
Certificate IV

Trades

2 Courses
Certificate IV
Diploma

Open Colleges offers a broad and diverse course library, featuring over 50 courses with an average course value of $XXXX over the last twelve months.
Course durations typically range from 12 to 24 months, providing in-depth, industry-relevant training.