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Short Course Training Programs at Launch Pad
Explore industry-based learning with Launch Pad’s microcredential courses. These short courses are carefully curated in collaboration with industry giants such as GE Additive, Leap, Omron, and Quickstep. Elevate your skills and embrace the future of learning at Launch Pad.
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Micro-credentials
Creative and Innovative Thinkers
Co-created by entrepreneurs, students and industry partners to address the need for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship now and in the future.
Micro-credential 1:
Creative Thinking to Develop Valuable Solutions
Micro-credential 2:
Methods and Tools in Real-World Innovation (coming soon)
Micro-credential 3:
Launch New Business Ventures (coming soon)
Micro-credential
Design Thinking in Digital Realities AR & VR
Bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world solutions, offering insights into how AR, VR, and digital twins are reshaping industries.
Cutting-edge Knowledge of Future Technologies
Hands-on Experience with AR/VR
Industry-relevant Applications
Current Programs

Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots Program
Learn the foundations of Autonomous Mobile Robots and their seemingly endless capabilities across industries from Australia’s leaders in this technology, OMRON.

Introduction to Product Lifestyle Management
Learn how to manage a product throughout its entire lifecycle – from its initial ideation and creation to its end-of-life from Australia’s leaders in digital transformation, LEAP.
Past Programs

Essentials of Metal Additive Manufacturing
Learn the fundamentals of metal 3D printing, additive design & manufacturing from global leaders, GE Additive.

Manual Composite Layup Techniques Program
Learn about manual composite layup techniques from Australia's largest independent aerospace and composites business, Quick-step.
A unique approach to industry-focused learning
- Tailored Relevance: develop skills that are directly applicable to their chosen field of study or career path.
- Career Advancement: Gain the practical skills needed for career success in your respective field.
- Industry Connections: Collaborate with industry partners and grow international market opportunities.

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Venture Makers is Western’s highly experiential and innovative entrepreneurship training and development program. We provide a series of premium quality innovation challenges and training opportunities based on developing solutions to current key global challenges and fostering innovation in Western Sydney.
Venture Makers is available to all Western students, researchers and staff across STEM, humanities and social sciences, business, education and health to collaborate across disciplines to develop entrepreneurial skills, enhance work readiness and establish key industry contacts.