Micro-credential
Exploring Extended Reality
and Digital Twins
Explore the concept of digital twins and their applications across various industries, through the use of AR and VR technologies.
Enrolments close: Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11.59 PM or when capacity is reached.
If you are a student from the MECH 7002 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering subject, please register for this micro-credential with your subject coordinator.
Micro-credential
Exploring Extended Reality and Digital Twins
Co-created by entrepreneurs, students and industry partners to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world solutions, offering insights into how AR, VR, and digital twins are reshaping industries.
This micro-credential aims to equip learners with a foundational understanding of AR, VR and digital twins, emphasising practical skills and applications relevant to their professional interests.
By the end of this micro-credential, participants should be able to challenge themselves when beginning to develop AR or VR solutions that leverage digital twins to address challenges and create opportunities within their fields.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is eager to explore innovative technologies
Whether you’re new to AR/VR or already working in a tech-related field, this micro-credential will provide valuable insights.
So, why should you enrol?
- Develop highly sought-after skills in the rapidly growing field of AR, VR, and digital twins.
- Stay ahead of the curve by learning how these technologies are transforming industries and shaping the future of work.
- Gain hands-on experience in developing your own AR/VR prototypes.
- Boost your employability by showcasing practical skills and project outcomes to future employers.
Course details
- Entry Criteria: Open exclusively to all Western Sydney University students. No prerequisites required.
- Cost: Course fees waived for Western students.
Course structure
Time commitment: 30 hours over 3 weeks, each week will have:
- 1 self-pace online module
- 1 online lecture
- 1 face-to-face workshop
Online lecture dates:
- Dates: Fridays, 26 September, 3 October, 10 October 2025
- Time: 9.00 AM – 11.00 AM
- Location: Online via Zoom
Face-to-face workshop dates (mandatory):
- Dates: Thursdays, 2 October, 9 October, 16 October 2025
- Time: 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM
- Location: Parramatta Engineering Innovation Hub
Outcomes
- Receive a digital certificate and badge upon completing each micro-credential.
- Showcase these credentials on your CV and professional online profiles to attract employers seeking individuals skilled in the future of work.
Enrolments close: Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11.59 PM or when capacity is reached.
If you are a student from the MECH 7002 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering subject, please register for this micro-credential with your subject coordinator.
The Benefits
Skills learnt through this micro-credential
Learners will develop core AR, VR and Digital Twins skills and enhancing their ability to innovate and apply these tools in real-world applications.
Enrolments close: Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11.59 PM or when capacity is reached.