Deakin University Courses

What is Leadership?

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Develop leadership skills and strategiesIn this 2-week course, we look to answer the question: What is leadership? This thought-provoking course will help you discover more about yourself and others as we explore leadership.By delving into sources of power and influence, and exploring how perception shapes behaviour, you will be able to address important issues more effectively.Explore effective leadership and what it means to be a leaderIn the first week, we explore two fundamental perspectives on leadership: a leader as a person and leadership as a practice. You’ll also explore how leadership is defined by researchers and practitioners.It’s important to have role models, and we’ll reflect on your responsibility as a leader to also be a good role model. What does your choice of role model say about you?Discover your leadership style and influencing powerIn the following week, we’ll examine the difference between leadership and management so you can determine where you lie on the scale. Your role will affect how relationships play out in the workplace.Thinking about leadership in practice, you’ll also discover ways in which individual differences influence how people see leadership and learn how to manage perceptions as a leader.This course will assist busy professionals who already have management responsibilities and experience but need to expand their knowledge and capabilities in leading organisations.Take your learning to the next stageThis course is a free introduction to a Deakin University postgraduate degree in Leadership which can be done entirely on FutureLearn

Coaching Skills: A changing landscape

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Understand how the knowledge era is changing coaching techniquesWith the expansion of technology, the landscape of coaching is fast-moving and ever-changing.On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to navigate this shift and adapt your techniques to effectively work in the knowledge era.Whether you’re interested in sports coaching or becoming a business coach, it is your role to inspire, and the skills you learn on this course will help you become a better leader and motivate your team.Examine the learning cycle to enhance player performanceYou’ll discover the different leadership techniques and practical measures you can implement to take your coaching to the next level.Analysing the experiential learning cycle, you’ll understand the approaches to coaching that move beyond instructing. You’ll look at the importance of reviewing and planning, and how this can empower your team to decide on what they need to do to increase their performance.Develop your coaching and leadership skills alongside specialistsBy the end of this course, you’ll know how to navigate as a coach in a changing landscape. You’ll be able to harness the collective intelligence of your team to motivate and develop others, and understand your role as a coach in today’s environment.You’ll learn alongside specialist sports and business coach, Paddy Upton from Deakin University to gain first-hand knowledge on how to become a more effective coach.This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in sports coaching. You may already work in the area and you’re looking to upskill, or you might just be starting your coaching career.

Demystifying Diabetes

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##Diabetes is recognised as the world’s fastest growing chronic condition, with an estimated 422 million people living with it worldwide.This online course draws on up-to-date research, and the real-life experiences of clinicians and people with diabetes, to address the question: “What is diabetes?”You’ll explore the history, types, causes and treatment of diabetes and get a free taste of Deakin University’s postgraduate degree in Diabetes Education, which can be done entirely on FutureLearn.This course is targeted at:people wanting to understand the causes, types and treatment of diabeteshealth professionals wanting to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes.

Professional Resilience: Building Skills to Thrive at Work

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Discover how to build resilience skills to empower your life and careerIn a fast-paced world facing complex global challenges, resilience skills are no longer desirable – they’re crucial.Having a high level of professional and emotional resilience enables you to thrive in the face of stressful situations at work, and in life in general.On this course, you’ll learn what resilience is. You’ll explore the capabilities, skills, and self-care practices that contribute to building resilience. You will develop resilience skills for yourself, so you’re ready to meet both professional and personal challenges.This course is proudly Certified for Professional Development by CPD UK.This course is designed for anyone looking to enhance their career or skillset by learning how to build resilience.This online resilience training course would be useful for people working in or aiming to work in high-pressure environments.

Promoting Human and Planetary Health: Tools for a Sustainable Future

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Human health is inextricably tied up with the health of the planet. Gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, why it is critically important for the health of humans and the environment, and how to work toward sustainable health outcomes that benefit both.What you’ll learnIn this stackable short course (microcredential), you’ll:learn about the relationship between human health and the environment, and the challenges and opportunities for promotionidentify the principles for healthy, just and sustainable communities, including sustainable health paradigms and global mandatesexplore systems thinking and health, looking at inter-disciplinary collaborations, and environment and social justicestudy the approaches to promoting human health and health of the environment, with a focus on the global food system and climate changelearn to lead, design, plan and evaluate co-benefit initiatives using systems thinking tools and approaches.How you’re assessedYour assessment has two parts: first, a written report making a case for action on a health problem in a setting relevant to your practice. Second, a video presentation reflecting on your learning (total assessment equivalent 2500 words).Co-designed with industryThis industry-led stackable short course (microcredential) is co-designed with with health organisations including Southern Grampians and Glenelg Primary Care Partnership, Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service and enLiven. Together, we’ve designed a course where you’ll gain skills that you can apply immediately in your workplace.Stackable or standaloneThis microcredential can be completed to receive a standalone credential or stacked together with related stackable microcredentials to build towards a full postgraduate Deakin degree later.

Team Coaching

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Understand how to build a strong teamCoaches play an important role in establishing team culture, determining team goals and supporting team members.On this course, you’ll learn how to use a range of coaching principles and strategies to create a cohesive and inclusive team environment.You’ll analyse the role successful coaches play in creating and maintaining a positive and supportive team culture.You’ll identify some of the big challenges coaches face when working with new and established teams.You’ll understand the importance of monitoring conflict, change and development in a team.This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in sports or business coaching, but may be of particular interest to those already working in the area, at any level.

Infant Nutrition: from Breastfeeding to Baby's First Solids

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Explore the principles of good nutrition in the first 12 months of a baby’s lifeIn this insightful course led by nutritional experts from Deakin University, you’ll trace the milestones in a baby’s first year of life to learn about the principles of good infant nutrition and how you can apply them.You’ll explore the nutritional requirements of young children, as well as why healthy food for babies is so essential.Discover the benefits of breastfeeding and the role of infant formulaBoth breastfeeding and formula can form an essential part of a young child’s nutrition, and you’ll explore how and why this is. You’ll learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and why formula can be so useful.This course also gives you the opportunity to get to grips with some of the global infant nutrition guidelines and best-practices.Learn how to develop an infant feeding schedule and how to start weaningYou’ll learn what and how much to feed babies, how and when to start weaning onto baby’s first solids, and practical strategies for dealing with fussy eaters.This course also gives you the chance to understand why an infant feeding schedule is important. As babies move from milk and mushy stuff to take their place at the family table, you’ll learn why this step is so important.Understand and identify what foods babies needBy the end of the course, as well as understanding the principles behind infant feeding guidelines, you’ll also know about what types of foods are healthy and nutritious for infants.This course has been specially created for parents of new infants and healthcare practitioners with an interest in early childhood nutrition, including those wanting to undertake further study.

Business Problems and Software Solutions

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Learn how systems analysis can help identify business problemsThis course explores the importance of software in solving real-world business problems.Firstly, you’ll look at systems analysis and how it can be used to identify the root causes of business problems. You’ll discover how to define issues and examine how software solutions can be created to resolve them.You’ll analyse business domains and learn how to identify problems for customers. You’ll find out how to apply modelling techniques to refine the requirements of a system.Finally, you’ll explore the role of requirements analysis in software projects.This course is part of Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Study with Australia collection, with free upgrades and digital certificates until 31st July, 2020. Explore more courses from leading Australian education providers.The course is aimed at anyone interested in software engineering and business analysis.

Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself

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Learn how to benefit from your work and life experienceMost people change their jobs multiple times, some make dramatic career shifts. Being able to identify your transferable skills is vital in a changing career marketplace.This course investigates the current career environment and, using case studies and a series of unique audit tools, it will challenge you to explore your successes and what success means to you. It will also develop your capacity to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses and increase your knowledge of credentials (the skills and capabilities you have built during your life and career).This course is for professionals who are considering a career change. It will be of particular interest to mid-career professionals looking to plan their next step.

Coaching Skills: Sports Coaching and Leadership

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Upskill in sports leadership and coaching to maximise your team's performanceLearn valuable sports coaching skills to lead and motivate your high-performing team with this ExpertTrack from Deakin University.

Coaching the Mental Game

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Apply frameworks, principles and strategies for coaching players mentallyCulture is one of the primary mental conditioners in sport and it affects players’ performance and continued development.Coaches are responsible for establishing a team’s culture either intentionally or unintentionally.On this course, you’ll explore how an empowering culture, servant leadership or player-centred approach can help to create ideal mindsets.You’ll learn how to foster an environment that enables people to perform to their potential and understand how to coach the mental game.This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in sports or business coaching, but may be of particular interest to those already working in the area.

Crisis Leadership

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Hone your leadership skills to effectively manage crisesCrises are common, varied, and pose significant challenges to organisations and their leaders. A working knowledge of crisis management and leadership is essential for leaders to ensure their organisations get through these adverse circumstances.On this three-week course from Deakin University, you’ll be introduced to the concept of crisis leadership from an organisational perspective.You’ll explore what crisis leadership entails through case studies, readings, videos, peer discussion, and learning activities as you learn how to build your leadership skills for managing crises more effectively.Discover the importance of crisis managementYou’ll delve into the different types of crises and explore how crisis management is experienced by individuals and organisations.With this knowledge, you’ll reflect on your leadership role in the management of crises, and the importance of being a leader when dealing with these challenging situations.Discover how to execute a successful crisis management planOnce you have an understanding of crises, you’ll unpack the qualities and strategies to help you develop an effective management plan.You’ll explore this within real-world contexts to understand how to apply your skills to the workplace.Learn from the experts at Deakin UniversityBy the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge to successfully overcome the challenges of a crisis, and the confidence to effectively lead your team through the difficult period.Learning from the specialists at Deakin University, you’ll benefit from their years of experience in leadership research and education.This course is designed for those with managerial roles in their organisations and those who aspire to be future managers wanting to learn more about the necessary skills in managing crises.You do not need to have any prior experience or qualifications, however, some basic knowledge about leadership is helpful.

SMEs and Digital Engagement

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Why do businesses need to go digital?This course will introduce you to the technology available to small-to-medium-sized enterprises and the opportunities digital engagement presents.You’ll learn why every business needs to become a digital business and explore the benefits of using technology tools to generate success.You’ll understand how to gain access to new markets and business channels through the use of technology.Finally, you’ll identify new ways of engaging with customers via social media and other digital channels.This course is aimed at current and aspiring small business owners and managers who want to keep up to date on the opportunities presented by digital transformation in SMEs.

Sports Coaching

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Coaching skills have become increasingly sought after for improving team and individual training.On this microcredential, you’ll be empowered to become a confident and inspirational sports coach.Using the international coaching experience of business and elite sports coach, Paddy Upton, you’ll explore concepts from sports psychology, coaching, and leadership that can be applied to teams in a number of contexts.You’ll discover the value of using motivational strategies and insights to improve your sports leadership skills and become a more effective, successful coach.Deakin’s Sport Management courses are ranked #1 in Australia and 3rd globally.**Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesThis microcredential offers 1 credit towards a Postgraduate degree at Deakin University, equivalent to international standards as detailed below:Deakin UniversityUK credit modulesECTS*US Credit1 credit15 credits7.5 credits4 hrs*European Credit Transfer SystemThis microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework.

Fundamentals of Digital Health in Hospitals

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Expand your understanding of the potential for transformative impact of digital health on hospital administration and build your capacity to improve hospital digital information systems and technology solutions from a non-technical perspective.In this microcredential, using real examples and interviews with industry experts, we will investigate the hospital digital health landscape and assess digital technologies and solutions.We will critically explore concerns with digital health approaches,and consider implications of digital technologies for hospital administrators.This microcredential is a pathway for Deakin’s MBA (Healthcare Management) and a number of other healthcare degrees. The microcredential includes three (3) assessment tasks including two case study analyses and a research report. Successful completion offers credit towards a qualification at postgraduate level.Deakin UniversityUK credit modulesECTS*US Credit1 credit15 credits7.5 credits4 hrs*European Credit Transfer SystemThis microcredential meets the standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework.This course is designed and delivered by Deakin’s School of Medicine.Deakin’s School of Medicine is proud of its work-ready graduates who are able to respond to today’s challenges in clinical practice and management.Our expert team of industry-based consultants and academic practitioners collaborate and leverage their global network to design and deliver this microcredential. The team will guide and share highly valuable insights enabling you to absorb knowledge and integrate it in practice as an effective administrator in the digital age.