UNE Partnerships

What UNE Partnerships does

UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 6754) founded in 1986 as the not-for-profit vocational education and training subsidiary of the University of New England (UNE), one of Australia's highest-rated online universities. Headquartered at the UNE campus in Armidale, NSW, the company delivers nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate III through Advanced Diploma) and short courses entirely online across Australia, with selective international delivery in Indonesia and Samoa. Its product portfolio spans six core verticals: Business and Management, Health and Medical (including Aged Care and Allied Health), Education, Facilities Management, Government and Procurement, and Project Management, alongside specialised programs such as the Aboriginal Leadership Development Program (with NT Government OCPE), Women in Sport Leadership (with NSW Rugby League), and VET in Schools delivery for NSW secondary students.

The business operates a dual go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer channel through the unep.edu.au website, phone-based course advisors, and online enquiry forms; and an enterprise/field sales motion serving NSW councils, NT and NSW government agencies, healthcare bodies, and Defence clients through traineeships under the NSW Smart and Skilled program and bespoke corporate training. Course fees range from approximately $1,320 to $6,990 for qualifications and from free to $1,950 for short courses, with NSW Smart and Skilled subsidies materially reducing student-paid prices and traineeships offered fee-free. Underlying technology is a Moodle-based LMS augmented by internally developed AI-driven learning tools created by the in-house Learning Design team, with platform security including encryption and access controls.

Revenue is generated through five streams: individual tuition fees, NSW Smart and Skilled government subsidies, employer-funded traineeships, corporate training and consultancy (workforce consultancy, learning co-design, Defence services), and short-course enrolments. Notable long-running enterprise relationships include a 30+ year partnership with the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) and 20+ year delivery of leadership training for the NT Government's Aboriginal middle managers. The organisation is led by CEO Benjamin Gilmore and governed by a Board of Directors with senior academic, AI, finance, and governance expertise, and reports no public financials or disclosed headcount.

Name

UNE Partnerships

Legal name

UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd

Website

https://unep.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UNE Partnerships is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 6754) and subsidiary of the University of New England that delivers online vocational qualifications (Certificate III to Advanced Diploma) and short courses across business, healthcare, government, education, facilities management, and project management for individual learners, NSW councils, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Online distance learning
• Leadership management courses
• Aged care training
• Government workforce 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, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Qualification and course fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for nationally recognised qualifications (Certificates III through Advanced Diplomas) and short courses paid by individual students. Course fees range from approximately $1,320 to $6,990 for qualifications, with short courses ranging from free to $1,950.
2. Government subsidies (Smart and Skilled): Revenue from NSW Government Smart and Skilled program subsidies for eligible students, with fee-free traineeships and reduced fees for first and second qualifications under the Targeted Priority and New Entrant Trainee programs.
3. Employer-funded traineeships: NSW councils and other employers engage UNE Partnerships to deliver traineeship programs for workforce development, funded through Smart and Skilled fee-free traineeships or employer-sponsored arrangements.
4. Corporate training and consultancy: Customised workforce consultancy, learning co-design, training solutions, tailored qualifications, and defence services provided to organisations on a fee-for-service basis.
5. Short course enrolments: Revenue from short professional development courses ranging from free offerings (e.g., tender writing) to paid courses up to $1,950, offered across business, healthcare, facilities management, government and project management categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNE Partnerships delivers nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications from Certificate III through Advanced Diploma, plus short courses, via online distance learning. The organisation provides workforce development, traineeships, and bespoke corporate training to individual learners, employers, NSW councils, government agencies, healthcare practices, and sporting organisations, with curriculum co-developed with industry bodies such as AAPM, FMA, TEFMA, and NSWRL.

Product overview

UNE Partnerships offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education and training products comprising nationally recognised qualifications from Certificate III through to Advanced Diploma level, along with short courses and specialized programs. The qualification portfolio spans six core areas: Business and Management, Health and Medical (including Aged Care and Allied Health), Education, Facilities Management, Government and Procurement, and Project Management. Key qualifications include the Certificate III and IV programs in various disciplines, Diplomas in Leadership and Management, Project Management, Government, and Facilities Management, and Advanced Diplomas. The organization also delivers specialized programs including the Women in Sport Leadership Program, Aboriginal Leadership Development Program (ALDP), VET in Schools, and NSW Smart and Skilled traineeships. All qualifications are delivered online with flexible scheduling, designed for working professionals seeking career advancement or industry upskilling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Nationally recognised qualification developing frontline leadership and management capabilities for working professionals across industries.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management Comprehensive diploma qualification equipping professionals with leadership and management skills for mid-to-senior roles across sectors.
• Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management Advanced qualification for experienced managers and executives developing strategic leadership capabilities.
• Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Nationally recognised project management qualification providing practical skills for project team members and junior project managers.
• Diploma of Project Management Diploma-level qualification for project managers managing complex projects across sectors.
• Advanced Diploma of Program Management (RPL Only) Advanced program management qualification available via Recognition of Prior Learning pathway for experienced program managers.
• Diploma of Government Qualification developed for the public sector, delivered to NSW Government Graduate Program cohorts (ranked #1 in Australia by Australian Financial Review).
• Diploma of Procurement and Contracting Specialist qualification for procurement and contracting professionals in government and corporate contexts.
• Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice Healthcare-specific diploma developed with AAPM (30+ year collaboration), designed for healthcare practice managers and leaders.
• Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services Specialist diploma for leaders in the disability services sector, including NDIS provider contexts.
• Diploma of Facilities Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% completion rate in Aboriginal Leadership Development Program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• TEFMA (Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Launched the TEFMA UNE PARTNERSHIPS Diploma of Facilities Management Scholarship Program in 2026, combining industry leadership and education expertise to build capability in higher education facilities management sector.
• NSW Rugby League (NSWRL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Women in Sport Leadership (WISL) Program launched as pilot in 2021, empowering women with skills and credentials for leadership roles in coaching, administration, and sports management. By 2025, 60+ participants from 20+ state sporting organisations had graduated.
• Catholic Education DioceseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Leadership Development Program launched in 2019 for Catholic Education Diocese Business Managers, providing training tailored to the specific needs of Catholic education administration.
• The CEO InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration to develop and deliver the Certified CEO Program - the only professional recognition program for CEOs globally, designed for business leaders with content curated from University of New England.
• Northern Territory Government - Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Delivery of the Kigaruk and Lookrukin Aboriginal Leadership Development Program (ALDP) since 2003, supporting NT Government's commitment to growing a skilled Aboriginal workforce. Over 175 graduates with 70% completion rate.
• University of New England (UNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNE Partnerships is the not-for-profit education and training company of the University of New England, established as an RTO by UNE. The organisation has the backing of Australia's highest-rated online university and draws on UNE's 70 years of distance education experience.
• Facility Management Association of Australia (FMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the 10938NAT Diploma of Facilities Management specifically for the unique demands of higher education property and facilities management. Curriculum combines management competencies with facilities-specific technical units.
• Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner30+ year collaboration on healthcare practice management qualifications. The Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice was built on 30+ years of collaboration with AAPM, with curriculum endorsed by the association.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership supporting Certificate III in Business qualifications across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector to strengthen skills and professional capability.
• Living Well (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education partnership preparing Indonesian students for aged care careers through Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) program, creating pathways to Australian aged care workforce.
• Samoa Public Service CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership training delivered to the Samoan Public Service Commission as part of ongoing commitment to developing effective public sector leadership internationally.
• NSW Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery agreements for VET in Schools programs across NSW, including School-Based Programs with reporting and program support through the Learning Hub Schools initiative.
• Wodonga Institute of TAFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery agreement for ADF Joint Tech Trades Training, supporting vocational training delivery in partnership with Wodonga Institute of TAFE for Defence services.
• Binawan University (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery agreement for Aged Care Nursing program in Indonesia, supporting international training partnerships and pathways for Indonesian students into aged care sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• The CEO Institute: Long-standing partner of UNEP for the Certified CEO Program. Comparable as an adjacent leadership and executive education provider and illustrates UNEP's partner ecosystem rather than a head-to-head RTO competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Navitas Professional: Vocational training arm of Navitas Group delivering professional certificates and diplomas in health, education and community services. Comparable as a private-sector VET provider with similar regulated qualifications and enterprise-facing delivery.
• TAFE NSW: The largest public VET provider in New South Wales, delivering a broad catalogue of certificates and diplomas including in business, health, government and community services. Directly comparable as a competing VET provider in UNEP's core NSW market, but as a government-funded TAFE rather than a private RTO.
• TAFE Queensland: Major public VET provider in Queensland with a broad certificate and diploma catalogue. Comparable as a competing RTO in UNEP's stated Queensland focus area for government and Aboriginal health workforce programs.

Regional players

• Holmesglen Institute: Major Victorian TAFE delivering certificates and diplomas across business, health, education and trades. Comparable VET catalogue and qualification mix, though primarily competing in Victoria rather than UNEP's core NSW market.

Direct peers

• Foundation Education: Private online Australian RTO delivering certificate and diploma qualifications in early childhood education, individual support, business and leadership. Comparable in catalogue mix (aged care, education support, business) and online delivery model.
• RMIT Online (RMIT Training): Online vocational and professional education arm of RMIT University offering certificates, diplomas and short courses in leadership, project management, healthcare and government. Comparable as an online private/uni-affiliated VET provider targeting working professionals.
• Open Colleges: Large private Australian RTO delivering online certificate and diploma qualifications across business, healthcare, education and community sectors. Directly comparable online RTO competitor with a similar self-enrolment, working-professional learner profile.
• Upskilled: Private Australian RTO offering nationally recognised online certificates and diplomas across business, leadership, project management, healthcare and community services. Comparable online RTO competitor with similar target learner profile.

Emerging players

• Australian College of Commerce: Private RTO focused on business, management and professional development certificates and diplomas for working professionals. Comparable as a niche online VET competitor in the business and leadership qualifications space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/unepartnerships

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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