Short courses online and in-person

Choose from a range of live and interactive online courses to stay informed and skilled from the comfort of home. Or join us to learn in a small group class, with hygiene and social distancing measures to keep you safe.

Featured courses

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Urban Sketching: Drawing Course

Learn how to draw realistic street scenes with our drawing courses in Sydney.

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Introduction to Project Management Course

Learn the fundamental skills to be an effective project manager in Sydney.

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Adobe Illustrator Course: Beginners

Adobe Illustrator is one of seven Adobe Creative Cloud courses we offer in Sydney.

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Massage Course for Beginners

Breathe in, close your eyes, and relax... learn to give a full-body relaxation massage.

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Candle Making Course

Learn how to make your own candles from an experienced candle maker.

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Sewing Extension Course

Take your sewing to the next level with more advanced techniques and finishes.

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Woodwork Course for Beginners

Learn carpentry terminology and techniques to take on your own projects with confidence.

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Beeswax Wraps DIY Course

Learn how to make your own beautiful, reusable, and natural beeswax food wraps.

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Browse courses

With over 1200 creative and practical short courses, we think you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

Arts Courses

Creative classes in the visual arts, music, drama, writing and philosophy as well a huge range of handcrafts and design courses.

Languages Courses

A vast array of Asian and European languages as well as Sign Language courses.

Sport & Fitness Courses

You will find a range of sporting courses, from tennis to running and swimming as well as yoga, tai chi and fitness courses.

Business Courses

Plan, manage, develop and run a small business with many practical courses from accounting to digital marketing.

Lifestyle Courses

Courses for the household in gardening and design, soft furnishings, interior design as well as personal development courses.

Online Courses

Don’t stop learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College: in-person and online short courses

We’ve been offering practical learning experiences to the Sydney community since 1986. Choose from a wide range of courses - with over 1,200 classes each year, there’s something for everyone, from Arts to Business, Language, Lifestyle, and Sports & Fitness.

We also serve the community through disability supported learning and job-ready refugee programs.

Sydney Community College respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and pay our respects to the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.