What Upskilled does

Upskilled Pty Ltd is an Australian online vocational education provider operating as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 40374) under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney with a national online footprint, the company delivers self-paced Certificates III and IV, Diplomas, non-accredited short courses, online bootcamps, and a Mini MBA micro-credential across three streams — Technology, Business, and Community & Health — to working professionals, career changers, and organisations across all Australian states and territories. Its sub-brands Upskilled Tech Academy (Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, EPI vendor certifications) and Upskilled Leadership Academy extend the catalogue into specialised verticals.

The core delivery vehicle is MyUpskilled, an online learning portal built on Instructure's Canvas LMS, providing 24/7 access to course content, assessments, discussion boards, webinars, and a trainer/student messaging system. The platform is augmented by a 12-week internship program operated in partnership with Career Success Australia (with placement hosts including NAB, BHP, PwC, Telstra, and IBM), traineeship pathways via Australian Apprenticeships Centres, and partner-delivered non-accredited short courses (The Career Academy, Simplilearn, UX Design Institute, TechDX/ThriveDX). No public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/ML capability is documented; integrations are limited to the underlying Canvas LMS.

Upskilled runs a primarily direct-to-consumer model, acquiring individual learners through its website, phone-based education consultants, email, and after-hours live chat, and acquiring enterprises through dedicated corporate sales and government-funded traineeship pathways. Revenue is generated through course tuition (typical RRP A$2,600–A$6,400 per qualification, discounted up to 50% during EOFY sales), corporate training contracts, government-subsidised programs (Skilling South Australia, Future Skills WA, User Choice ACT, Skilled Capital ACT, and federal/state traineeship schemes), and ancillary partner-delivered short courses. Flexible payment options include interest-free weekly/fortnightly instalments, Zip "study now pay later" BNPL, and Handypay payment plans.

Name

Upskilled

Legal name

Upskilled Pty Ltd

Website

https://upskilled.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Upskilled is an Australian online vocational education provider (RTO No. 40374) delivering AQF-accredited Certificates, Diplomas, and short courses in Technology, Business, and Community & Health to individual learners and corporate clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Computer Training (61142), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Corporate IT Training & Upskilling Programs (BPAEANAB), Software Engineering & Application Development Training (Languages, Frameworks, Testing) (BPAEANAI), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Digital Skills & Tech Upskilling (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Online learning courses
• Certification programs
• Corporate training
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from course enrollment fees. Upskilled offers flexible payment options including upfront discounts (up to 50% during EOFY sales), fortnightly or monthly interest-free payment plans, and study now pay later through Zip. Prices range from approximately $68-$84 per week for payment plans or $2,600-$3,200 upfront for certificates and diplomas.
2. Corporate/Organisation Training: Revenue from training services delivered to organisations through the Tech Academy (Microsoft, EPI, CompTIA, EC-Council courses) and Leadership Academy, as well as custom training programs for government agencies and associations.
3. Traineeship Programs: Government-subsidised traineeship programs combining paid work with structured training. Trainees earn wages while working toward nationally recognised qualifications, with funding support from federal and state government schemes.
4. Government Funding: Revenue partially subsidized through government funding schemes including Skilling South Australia (SA), Future Skills (WA), User Choice (ACT), Skilled Capital (ACT), and traineeships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Upskilled is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO No 40374) that delivers nationally recognised vocational qualifications (Certificates III/IV and Diplomas), short courses, online bootcamps, and traineeships across Technology, Business, and Community & Health sectors via its MyUpskilled online learning portal. The company operates a dedicated Tech Academy (vendor certifications including Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, EPI) and Leadership Academy (including a Mini MBA micro-credential), and provides customised corporate training programs to Australian businesses, councils, and government agencies. Course delivery is 100% online, self-paced, and supported by expert trainers and a 12-week internship program with major Australian employers.

Product overview

Upskilled is an Australian online education provider and Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 40374) offering vocational education and professional development across Technology, Business, and Community & Health. Its core product portfolio spans AQF-accredited Certificates III/IV and Diplomas, short courses and bootcamps, and specialised academies (Tech Academy and Leadership Academy). The primary delivery vehicle is MyUpskilled, a Canvas LMS-based learning portal providing 24/7 access to interactive course content, assessments, discussion boards, and trainer messaging. Upskilled also offers corporate/enterprise training for organisations, a Mini MBA micro-credential, an internship program (with Career Success Australia), and traineeships combining paid work with structured training. Partner-delivered non-accredited short courses (via The Career Academy, Simplilearn, UX Design Institute, and TechDX) expand the short-course catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyUpskilled: The company's online learning platform used by students to access course materials, submit assignments, and interact with trainers.
• Upskilled Tech Academy
• Upskilled Leadership Academy

Products and services

• Upskilled Certificates & Diplomas Upskilled's primary offering: nationally recognised vocational qualifications (Certificates III and IV and Diplomas) across Technology, Business, and Community & Health, delivered 100% online, self-paced, AQF-accredited and awarded by an RTO. Intended for Australian working professionals, job seekers and career changers seeking recognised credentials.
• Technology Courses Stream of technology training covering General IT, Programming & Web Development, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Data & AI, and Networking & Systems Administration, available as full qualifications or short courses.
• Business & Leadership Courses Stream of business training covering Business & Administration, Leadership & Management, Marketing & Social Media, Work Health & Safety, Human Resources, and Project Management, available as full qualifications or short courses.
• Community & Health Courses Stream of community services training covering Ageing & Disability Support, Community Services & Case Management, Counselling & Mental Health, and Alcohol & Other Drugs, available as full qualifications or short courses.
• Online Bootcamps Intensive short-format online programs designed to build job-ready skills quickly in areas such as IT, business, and community services for learners seeking rapid skill acquisition.
• Upskilled Tech Academy A specialised academy offering vendor certification-aligned technology courses including Microsoft Training, EPI Courses, CompTIA Courses, and EC-Council Courses, targeted at organisations and individuals seeking technical certification.
• Upskilled Leadership Academy A specialised academy offering leadership and business communication courses and micro-credentials, including the Mini MBA (MMBA) program, targeted at professionals and organisations seeking management and executive-level skills.
• Upskilled Mini MBA (MMBA) An online Mini MBA micro-credential designed to equip professionals with real-world leadership skills and strategic business expertise, delivered flexibly online.
• Upskilled Internship Program A 12-week work internship program delivered in partnership with Career Success Australia, enabling students who have completed 80% of their course to gain Australian work experience with host companies including NAB, BHP, PwC, Telstra, and IBM.
• MyUpskilled Learning Platform (Canvas LMS) Upskilled's proprietary online learning portal built on Canvas LMS, providing 24/7 access to course materials, assessments, discussion boards, webinars, and a trainer/student messaging system.
• Upskilled Traineeships Traineeship programs combining paid work with structured nationally recognised training, designed for both individuals seeking workplace experience and organisations upskilling their workforce.
• Upskilled Corporate / Enterprise Training Customised workforce development and corporate training solutions for Australian organisations, including Tech Academy certifications, Leadership Academy programs, and tailored training for associations, local government, and councils.
• Partner-Delivered Short Courses (The Career Academy, Simplilearn, UX Design Institute, TechDX/ThriveDX) Non-accredited short courses marketed and enrolled by Upskilled but delivered by third-party partners including The Career Academy, Simplilearn, UX Design Institute, and TechDX (ThriveDX). Upskilled handles enrolment and payment; partners deliver content and issue Certificates of Completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000+ successful enrolments demonstrate track record of delivering education outcomes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Career Success AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the Upskilled Internships program, enabling students who complete 80% of their course to apply for 12-week internships with host companies. Past placement hosts include NAB, BHP, PwC, Telstra, and IBM.
• Australian Apprenticeships CentrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to simplify the traineeship setup process, including training contracts and government incentives. Ensures quick access to traineeship support and eligibility checks for both employers and trainees.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationUpskilled Tech Academy delivers Microsoft training courses as part of the technology training offerings, providing vendor-specific certifications aligned with course qualifications.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationUpskilled Tech Academy offers CompTIA certification courses including vendor-neutral IT certifications for students pursuing technology careers.
• EC-CouncilcoreTechnology or IntegrationUpskilled Tech Academy delivers EC-Council cybersecurity certification courses as part of the cyber security training offerings.
• Career Academy Australia Pty Ltd (The Career Academy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner-delivered short courses marketed and enrolled by Upskilled but delivered by Career Academy Australia. Upskilled handles enrollment, payment, cancellations, and refunds while Career Academy provides day-to-day learning support and issues Certificates of Completion.
• Social Media CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for social media courses run in conjunction with Social Media College, consulting with named global industry experts including Trevor Young (Australia), Eric T Tung (United States), and Deborah Lee (United Kingdom).
• Australian Government (Federal and State)coreOthersFederal and state government funding schemes including Skilling South Australia, Future Skills WA, User Choice ACT, Skilled Capital ACT, and traineeships subsidising vocational education and training costs for eligible Australians.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Open Colleges: One of Australia's largest private online RTOs, offering nationally recognised certificates and diplomas across business, IT, and community services via a direct-to-consumer model very similar to Upskilled.
• The College for Adult Learning (CAL): Australian online vocational provider delivering certificates, diplomas, and short courses in business, leadership, and technology with a comparable self-paced, payment-plan-driven GTM motion.
• Monarch Institute: Private Australian RTO focused on online vocational qualifications in community services, counselling, and aged care—directly overlapping Upskilled's Community & Health portfolio.
• Lumify Learn (formerly Australian Institute of ICT / DDLS): Australian online IT training provider offering vendor-aligned (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, CompTIA) certifications and diplomas, directly competing with Upskilled's Tech Academy.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE NSW: Australia's largest government-owned vocational education provider, increasingly offering online delivery of the same AQF qualifications Upskilled provides, typically at heavily subsidised prices.
• Holmesglen: Large Australian TAFE/dual-sector institution offering online and blended certificates and diplomas across business, IT, and community services, competing for the same learners and corporate L&D budgets.
• GO1: Australia-headquartered corporate learning content aggregator selling subscription L&D content to enterprises—competes with Upskilled for corporate training wallets, though at a different layer of the stack.
• Coursera: Global online education platform increasingly partnering with Australian universities and corporates for credentials, posing a borderless threat to Upskilled's IT, leadership, and Mini MBA offerings.
• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based professional upskilling platform from LinkedIn/Microsoft, already integrated as a content resource into Upskilled courses and competing for enterprise L&D spend.
• Skillsoft: Global enterprise L&D platform offering technology, leadership, and compliance training that competes with Upskilled's corporate Tech Academy and Leadership Academy in the enterprise segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Upskilled
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UpSkilledTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Upskilled
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/upskilled
• Instagraminstagram.com/upskilled

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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