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Build your business expertise and management skills by exploring a wide range of management theories combined with real-world practice and applications.

Date	Course	Certificate
Sep 14 - Dec 11	Fundamentals of Accounting	Business Management
Sep 14 - Dec 11	Introduction to Human Resource Management	Business Management
Sep 14 - Dec 16	Excel Analytics: Tools and Techniques	Data, Analytics and AI
Sep 14 - Oct 9	Maximizing Efficiency: AI for Life and Work	Data, Analytics and AI
Sep 14 - Dec 11	Business Administration	Business Management
Sep 21 - Oct 30	Design Thinking	Innovative Thinking
Sep 21 - Nov 27	Data Analytics	Data, Analytics and AI
Sep 23 - Oct 2	Business Analysis Essentials	Business Analysis
Nov 2 - Dec 18	Managing Change	Managing Change
Nov 16 - Dec 11	Maximizing Efficiency: AI for Life and Work	Data, Analytics and AI

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DIPLOMA IN PEDORTHICS

Become a Certified Pedorthist in Australia

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Advance Your Career in Foot Health and Lower Limb Care

Become a Pedorthist

DATES	APPLICATIONS	ONLINE	IN-PERSON
Fall 27 \| September - August	Closed	Yes	No

Become a Pedorthist in Australia.

Pedorthics is an allied health discipline focused on improving mobility, comfort, and lower limb function through specialised footwear and related orthotic devices.

Your Pathway into Professional Pedorthic Practice
Information Session & Networking Event

Join the Pedorthic Association of Australia (PAA) and representatives from Western University for an exclusive information session introducing the new postgraduate pathway into professional pedorthic practice in Australia.

Learn how graduates from health sciences, exercise and sport science, biomechanics, podiatry, allied health, rehabilitation and related disciplines can build specialised knowledge in foot health, lower limb care and therapeutic footwear through this flexible education pathway.

Hear directly from Western University about the program structure, entry requirements and career opportunities, and gain insights from practising pedorthists about their professional journeys and experiences working within the profession.

Event Details

Thursday 10 September 2026
Registration: 4:30pm
Information Session: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Following the session, guests are invited to attend the Pedorthic Conference 2026 Welcome Reception from 6:00pm, providing an opportunity to connect with pedorthists, educators, industry leaders and exhibitors over drinks and light refreshments.

What to Expect

• Overview of the new postgraduate pedorthic education pathway

• Insights from practising pedorthists about their career journeys

• Questions and answer session with presenters

• Networking at the Pedorthic Conference 2026 Welcome Reception

Exclusive Conference Offer

Attendees of this information session are eligible to receive a 30% discount on full conference registration (excluding the conference dinner) for the Pedorthic Conference 2026, Australia’s premier pedorthic education and networking event, taking place on 11–12 September 2026 at the same venue.

Places are limited. Registration is essential. A unique coupon code for this exclusive offer will be emailed to you after you register for the information session.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Post‑Degree Diploma in Pedorthics Online Coursework | In‑Person Practicum in Australia
Advance your career in lower limb health, mobility, and patient care through Western University’s Post-Degree Diploma in Pedorthics. This unique program allows you to complete academic coursework online while fulfilling the practicum portion in person in Australia. Designed for university graduates, this program prepares you for a hands-on, patient-focused career assessing gait and movement, and providing pedorthic interventions, including custom orthotics, custom footwear, and footwear modifications to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.

About Western University

Western University is a research intensive university and a global community focused on driving meaningful change in the world. Ranked in the Top 1% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2025) Home to 42,000+ students from 134 countries Supported by 382,000+ alumni across 160 countries worldwide.

Turn Your Health Sciences Background into a Career in Pedorthics

Think Pedorthics. A hands-on, patient-focused career supporting mobility, foot health, and quality of life. Turn your background in health sciences, Exercise & Sport Science, biomechanics, podiatry, allied health, or a related field into a career in Pedorthics in just one year. just one year. If your undergraduate degree is in another field, you can complete our Bridging program (4 months) prior to the diploma, to complete in 16 months.

Your Path to Become a Pedorthist

Direct Entry: 12 months (full-time)
or
Bridging Program 16 months in length

Key Highlights:

A credit-bearing program from Western University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, featuring in-person practicums and a workshop-style course on custom footwear making in Australia. The program offers a two-year part-time option, and advanced standing is available to students with relevant prior education.

This program is in alignment with accreditation standards of Pedorthics Association of Australia.

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