Training.com.au is a free web directory that helps learners find and compare courses from specialist training providers. It is a marketplace, not a training provider, so it does not teach courses or set their fees. Listings cover business, IT, healthcare, hospitality, construction and other subjects, including short courses, certificates, diplomas and higher education programs. Study methods may include online, distance, blended, in-class and virtual learning. Both accredited and non-accredited courses are listed, with nationally recognised options marked by a badge on their course pages. Personalised recommendations, expert advice and explainers help with course discovery. Learners can request a free course guide through an enquiry; the guide is emailed within 48 hours, after which an advisor or provider can discuss details and pricing. The support team can help choose a course and connect learners with a provider. Training.com.au says it vets prospective provider partners, works toward WCAG 2.1 accessibility, and handles personal information under its privacy policy. It currently does not list courses for international learners.
Who it is for
It suits learners in Australia comparing training options across subjects and study formats. International learners may not find suitable listings, and some providers may require Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
What is good
- Free for learners
- Compares courses from specialist providers
- Online and distance options listed
- Personalised recommendations and expert explainers
- Free guide emailed within 48 hours
What to know first
- No courses for international learners
- Does not provide courses itself
- Course fees vary by provider
- No course certificates
Verdict
Training.com.au brings many Australian course options into one searchable directory, with recommendations and enquiry support. It is useful for comparing providers, but its audience is currently limited to learners seeking Australian-listed courses.
Compared on online course marketplaces
- Free plan
- Yes
- Course certificates
- No
- Business plans
- No
- Course formats
- mixed
