Intensives, Credentials & Short Courses
At the Northern Institute, our researchers are involved in developing short-form training and research-led programs to support capacity building in their research areas. Many of these offer a digital badge on completion, and some are accredited micro-credential offerings that are credit-bearing and can go towards further learning within Charles Darwin University.
Research-Led Programs and Workshops
Previous professional development programs and workshops have included:
- Engaging Governance Workshop (5-Day)
- Indigenous Diplomacy Intensive (4-Day)
- Intercultural Communications Workshop (1-Day)
Find upcoming training workshops and programs on our events listing.
Professional Development Credentials & Short Courses
If you want to apply for a credential, please view the entry requirements and application details through the supplied links.
If you or your organisation are interested in other credentials, please get in touch with the listed coordinator by email to discuss availability and upcoming training dates:
- Indigenous Research Credentials - Dr Michaela Spencer at michaela.spencer@cdu.edu.au
- Fire Management Training - Dr Rohan Fisher at rohan.fisher@cdu.edu.au.
- Realist Research, Evaluation & Learning Training - Gill Westhorp at rreali@cdu.edu.au.
- Healthy Country Digital Monitoring - CSIRO's Dr Cathy Robinson, contact here.
Indigenous Research Credentials
Our First Nations Credentials recognise researchers for their skills, expertise and research work in their communities. Supporting the development of research engaging traditional knowledge practices and guided by Indigenous authority.
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Realist research and evaluation credentials
We have three new courses in realist research and evaluation methodology available in 2025 as micro-credentials or non-accredited short courses. Gain a solid grounding in realist philosophy of science, learn how to design and conduct a realist literature review and design and conduct a realist evaluation.
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