Keypath Education Australia, the global EdTech leader, has partnered with The Australian Financial Review to launch AFR Short Courses, powered by Keypath’s StudyNext platform – offering business professionals access to world-leading flexible, high-quality learning options.

The AFR Short Course platform will feature courses from leading institutions across Australia and New Zealand, including Microsoft, CPA Australia, UNSW, The University of Sydney, Melbourne Business School, The University of Queensland, The University of Auckland, and more. These courses will focus on high-demand skills, equipping busy professionals with practical knowledge for today’s evolving business landscape. 

Commencing with offerings across AI and Data, it is targeted at addressing the vast upskilling needs of busy working professionals through the compelling power of the StudyNext platform.

Designed to provide a simplified experience to search for trusted educational upskilling options, AFR Short Courses range from two-hour courses to six-week programs. The initial offerings focus on AI and Data, with future portfolios expanding into areas such as finance, leadership, communication, and Environmental, Social, and Governance.

James McCluskie, Nine’s Client Director for Education & Workplace, Finance & Technology  said: “Following on from the successful launch of the AFR Executive Education platform in November last year, we are thrilled to be able to again partner with Keypath Education on the launch of the AFR Short Courses Platform on afr.com. This platform, powered by StudyNext, provides our monthly digital audience of 2.5 million the ability to source information on a wide range of the highest quality short courses provided by some of our leading business schools & Universities.

“Combined with the authoritative leadership and careers editorial content of The Australian Financial Review, the platform makes the researching and decision-making process around taking the next step in your management career easier than ever before.”

Financial Review Editor-in-chief James Chessell said: “The AFR Short Courses platform powered by StudyNext is the ideal destination for those who wish to get ahead, a one-stop shop for the latest trends in upskilling as well as a pathway to future career growth.

“The Financial Review strives to be the ‘The daily habit of successful people’ and with the launch of this platform, we seek to partner with Keypath Education and Australia institutions to help make the Financial Review the daily habit of successful careers.”

Commenting on behalf of Microsoft, Yasminka Nemet, Future Skills Lead, Education, said: “Microsoft is delighted to be able to provide our globally developed course material for AFR Short Courses alongside the prestigious institutions that are already contributing to StudyNext. This collaboration will also help reach our goal of providing one million people across Australia and New Zealand with the education and tools they need to flourish in the new AI economy by 2026.”

Keypath Education Asia Pacific CEO, Ryan O’Hare said: “By providing high-quality, career-relevant courses in high-demand fields; Keypath, in partnership with the AFR, is excited to help, guide and empower, professionals via the StudyNext platform to streamline their learning choices, gain valuable skills and advance their careers.”

This partnership builds on the success of the AFR Executive Education StudyNext platform, launched in November 2024. The platform provides information on over 1,000 postgraduate business courses, helping professionals research and find study options that align with their career goals and lifestyles.

To find out more and get access to the AFR Executive Education StudyNext Short Courses platform, visit: afr.studynext.com

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager – Trade & Publishing
amotte@nine.com.au 

Friday, February 14, 2025