Short courses

Discover hundreds of courses from our short courses list, open to everyone, in-person or online. Select by subject area, delivery mode, location, and more to find the right course for you. Enhance your professional development, grow your technical and people skills, and support career progression. Enrol individually or schedule team

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English courses

English skills courses. Improve your written or spoken English in a supportive learning environment.

Practical skills for today’s workplace

Enhance your communication skills with English short courses at CCE. These courses focus on clear and effective expression at work.

A wide range of topics

Courses cover English writing, grammar, pronunciation, editing and proofreading. Improve your writing and speak with greater clarity.

Immediate application at work

Use what you learn straight away. Apply new skills in meetings, emails and everyday tasks.

For professionals at any level

Our short courses suit professionals, students, and individuals from abroad who want to improve their English skills.

Learn from industry experts

Courses are led by experienced facilitators. They share practical strategies based on current industry practice.

Flexible study options

Take the next step in your career. Explore English short courses, available face-to-face in Sydney or live online.

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  • Learn to craft vivid, truthful nonfiction with imagination and lyrical style. Explore memoir, essay and travel writing while developing your voice, refining your technique, and turning real-life experience into compelling literary storytelling.

    View Writing the Real Course details
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  • Explore the craft of poetry in this immersive workshop. Learn how to shape voice, form and language into compelling poems. Ideal for beginners and experienced writers alike, this course blends theory, technique and feedback to inspire your practice.

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  • Explore techniques to write with clarity, style and persuasion. This advanced course covers rhetoric, storytelling and the use of humour to strengthen your voice, whether you're writing for business, fiction, journalism or public commentary.

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  • Sharpen your editing and proofreading skills. This course covers structural editing, copy editing, and proofreading techniques to produce clear, concise, and error-free writing. Perfect for those who write or oversee writing projects.

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  • Build your confidence in English writing with this practical course. Strengthen grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation while developing workplace and academic writing skills. Engage in discussions, expand your vocabulary, and receive expert feedback to enhance clarity and coherence in your writing.

    View English Grammar and Punctuation Course for Professional Writing - Foundation details
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  • Advance your English writing skills in this practical course. Strengthen grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary while mastering workplace and academic writing. Engage in discussions, refine your prose, and receive expert feedback to enhance clarity and coherence in formal communication.

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  • Build confidence and clarity in spoken English with this pronunciation course for overseas-born professionals. Learn to shape sounds, stress and intonation patterns, and connect speech naturally to communicate effectively in Australian workplaces.

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  • Explore fiction, nonfiction and poetry while building your skills in voice, structure, character and editing. This hands-on creative writing course helps you find your voice, refine your style, and confidently shape your stories with impact.

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