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8. Non-accredited offerings, including Personal Development and MOOCs

  1. The University no longer accredits Personal Development offerings, or Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
  2. Non-accredited learning events may be offered, but no ANU-branded certificate or badge or other such documentation may be issued, including that which notes or evidences or attests to enrolment or attendance or participation or completion.
  3. Transition arrangements for MOOCs accredited on or prior to 1 October 2024:
  1. To be eligible for a Verified Certificate, enrollees must successfully complete and pass the assessment for the ANU-accredited MOOC. Enrollees who participate in teaching activities but do not complete and pass the assessment may receive a certificate of attendance.
  2. Certification for ANU-accredited MOOCs is managed by the MOOC delivery platform.
  3. Enrolees who have completed an ANU-accredited MOOC and received a verified certificate may apply under the ANU Recognition of Prior and External Learning Policy and Credit and Exemptions Procedure for consideration for credit towards an ANU AQF award. ANU-accredited MOOCs are regarded as formal learning.
  4. No new ANU MOOCs will be accredited after 1 October 2024.
  5. All accredited ANU MOOCS were disestablished on 1 August 2025.

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Title accreditation Handbook Part 8 - Non-accredited offerings, including Personal Development and MOOCs
Document Type HandbookSection
Document Number ANUP_8742799
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Purpose
Audience Staff, Students
Category Academic
Topic/ SubTopic Teaching & Learning
 
Effective Date 19 Jan 2026
Next Review Date 19 Jan 2031
 
Responsible Officer: Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Digital)
Approved By: Academic Board
Contact Area Division of Student Administration and Academic Services
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