Shortcourses.com.au Reviews 726

TrustScore 2 out of 5

2.2

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Unprofessional – Course Canceled 30 Minutes Before Start I’m very disappointed with how the Traffic Management course was handled. The session was canceled just 30 minutes before it was... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don’t think anyone who’s not from Australia should go and do a course here. The guy who teaches is extremely racist, has a bad temper basically gives you a hard time. So if you cannot speak fluently... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pretty useless really. Clicked on the link to receive more info about three short courses, largely because the website doesn’t mention costs. One no reply. One, provided useless information about bein... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great source for finding a course in your chosen career or wishing to change to a new vocation. Easily accessible, very supportive and flexible with giving you any help or advice along the way. You... See more

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Shortcourses.com.au is Australia's most comprehensive short courses website. We are a team with a passion for education. Our aim is to bring you the best education content possible.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Unprofessional

Extremely Unprofessional – Course Canceled 30 Minutes Before Start

I’m very disappointed with how the Traffic Management course was handled. The session was canceled just 30 minutes before it was due to start, leaving me with no time to adjust their schedules or make other plans. I already traveled to the venue and made arrangements to attend, so this last-minute notice was completely unacceptable.

This level of poor communication and lack of organization is unprofessional and shows little regard for participants’ time or commitment. I expected a higher standard from a training provider in this field. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve how they manage future courses.

6 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst teacher ever.

I don’t think anyone who’s not from Australia should go and do a course here. The guy who teaches is extremely racist, has a bad temper basically gives you a hard time. So if you cannot speak fluently please don’t waste your time/money going here, search for another educational provider.

31 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t inquire unless you want to be harassed

Inquired about a course about 6 months ago but decided it wasn’t for me. Bombarded with phone calls and emails. Advised I wasn’t interested and to stop trying to contact me. 6 months later I am still receiving emails despite repeated requests to be removed from any mailing/phone call lists.

16 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great at spam calling, not at delivering short courses....

They spend more time chasing ppl over the phone and withholding information than they do delivering short courses

Seems everyone else here also just wants to be left alone and not harassed. Shame on shortcourses.com.au for bringing disrepute to what is an emerging and much needed part of the education sector.

I bet the response here will be 'we can't find your details in our system' (well duh...my trustpilot account name is not my real one) and 'pls email us (give us all ur contact details) to remove yourself from the call list'. Can't wait to see what they come back with

1 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Definitely looking to gulp your money that’s it!

Due to some personal uncertainty I took the class twice and they emailed and called me saying I’d get refunded for the later class and when I called back to check on them, all of a sudden it’s my responsibility that i didn’t leave the class before. There was a communication gap between the caller before and the caller I got right now. Wouldn’t recommend again.

15 August 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Pragyan,

Thanks for getting in touch.

We have reason to believe that this review is about your own personal experience with your course provider - not with our company www.shortcourses.com.au

As such, we have submitted this review for further assessment.

If you have any questions, please get in touch via the contact form below.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly crass and only interested in your money.

Utterly crass and only interested in your money. If you call them they will email and call you even if you ask them not to. Do not trust this buisness.

4 August 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Blink,

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience using our services.

If you would like to follow up on your concerns, please contact us via the link below and share the details of your initial course enquiry including the course and provider name.

https://www.shortcourses.com.au/contact/

Warm regards,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STOP HARRASSING ME!

STOP HARRASSING ME!
After my enquiry I received a call about what the course covers, the price, etc. All goods. I let the very friendly caller know I do not want a follow up call. He understood and ended the call with good manners. Couple days later I get an email to "check in" with me from Rebecca. Without explicitly agreeing to it I had been subscribed to their emails. When I blocked the email address I got basically the same message via SMS. Today the number of the caller tried to reach me AGAIN. I did not enquire to get SPAMMED AND HARRASSED! LEAVE ME ALONE!

4 August 2022
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Verona,

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience using our services.

If you would like to follow up on your concerns, please contact us via the link below and share the details of your initial course enquiry including the course and provider name.

https://www.shortcourses.com.au/contact/

Warm regards,
Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful and knowledgeable

The person I spoke to was very helpful and prompt and efficient. I basically knew what I wanted, just needed someone with knowledge to drill into the courses available and find one that suited me - which she did with ease. I was signed up in no time at all.

28 July 2022
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

TOO OLD FOR THIS COURSE

It would be a good idea to put an age limit on course participants.

27 July 2022
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Rachel,

The courses on our website do not have age limits because they are open to everybody, nobody is too old!

If you would like to follow up on your concerns, please contact us via the link below.

https://www.shortcourses.com.au/contact/?utm_source=trustpilot&utm_medium=review_response

Warm regards,
Customer Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Karen,

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience using our services and apologise for the provider response delay.

We have passed your details onto the course provider to get in touch with you regarding your enquiry.

Warm regards,
Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once I completed my inquiry I very…

Once I completed my inquiry I very quickly received a call from Trent who explained everything and discussed what I wanted out of a course and then decided which to recommend.
Then, my tutor, Elanora rang me at the very minute I was booked to receive the call and explained in great detail how to use the portal. Everybody was so friendly, helpful and professional

19 July 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Never got back to me when I specifically asked via email, never heard anything back from them..

10 July 2022
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Abbey,

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience using our services.

If you would like to follow up on your concerns, please contact us via the link below and share the details of your initial course enquiry including the course and provider name.

https://www.shortcourses.com.au/contact/

Warm regards,
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was rung during work hours when I was…

Was rung during work hours when I was unable to speak on phone and when I asked or a return call when I time to speak after4 I was told the person had no vacant spots ao I said not to worry ... he would remove me and then hung up .. I was going to book another day /time but he didn't give me a chance certainly won't be recommending

5 July 2022
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Reply from Shortcourses.com.au

Hi Mollie,

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience using our services.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact us via the form linked below.

https://www.shortcourses.com.au/contact/?utm_source=trustpilot&utm_medium=review_response

Warm regards,
Customer Service

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