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Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our strategic connections to Asia
Starts 20 April 2026
Course Overview
This microcredential is developed and delivered by Perth USAsia Centre. Participants will gain an understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and Australia’s strategic relationships to Asia. Content covering topics include: regionalism, geopolitics, economics, security and relations with key partners including USA, China, India, Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Aimed at early to mid-career professionals in Australia’s business, government and education sectors seeking to upskill in knowledge relating to the Indo-Pacific. It is specifically useful for those moving into or advancing in roles that require Asia-related knowledge and are seeking career advancement and broader context.
Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you’ll receive:
24 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits
A Certificate of Achievement and 2 points towards a UWA unit
A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript listing successfully completed microcredentials
Duration
8 weeks
50 hours total
Delivery
Fully online
Flexible and self-paced
Course Structure
8 sessions × 5.5 hours each
(includes lectures, readings, videos, podcasts)
Practice quizzes
Optional webinars
Final assessment
Cost
$450 + GST
Sessions
1. Evolution of the Indo-Pacific
2. Indo-Pacific regionalism
3. Power dynamics in the region
4. Economic integration with Asia
5. Alliances and the rules-based order
6. Beyond trade and defence
7. The need to diversify Australia’s relationships
8. Opportunities for new and stronger relationships
By completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand Australia’s contemporary strategic and economic role in the
Indo-Pacific region.
2. Evaluate the key trends shaping the
Indo-Pacific region and its future.
3. Analyse the strategic and economic pathways for Australia to diversify its regional relationships
Enrolment Periods
What you’ll learn
in this course
Build your knowledge of the Indo-Pacific and learn
how to speak confidently about Australia’s place
in the region.
Why the
Indo-Pacific?
Hear from Professor Gordon Flake
CEO, Perth USAsia Centre
Meet the unit coordinator:
Dr Lisa Cluett
Join Dr Lisa Cluett as she walks you through the course structure and how you’ll engage with the content each week.
Course information
session
We held a 30-minute information session in 2025 for participants interested in hearing more on the course structure.
Rachel Falzon, an executive consultant who recently completed the microcredential also joined the webinar to share her experiences and explained how the short course contributed to her knowledge and general understanding of geopolitics.
Enrolments
For more information, visit UWA Plus or complete the application form via the button below. Select the course INDOM100: Australia and the Indo-Pacific: Understanding our strategic connections to Asia.
Rachel Falzon
Course Participant
“This course has been brilliant, I really felt that each session was topical, appropriate level of detail and helped me to push my thinking beyond what I already know.
Particularly completing the weekly tasks and reading others thoughts was really beneficial to retaining the info and understanding other perspectives“
What you will learn
- How Australia operates in the Indo-Pacific,
who the other key players are and how power dynamics play out. - Why Australia is moving to diversify its international engagement
and the opportunities for future growth. - How our trade and security relationships work and
how Australia engages in other sectors.
Why study this course?
This microcredential offers a comprehensive overview of Australia’s role on the international stage. Participants will gain a clear sense of how Australia does and should interact with international partners in areas of trade, security, energy, innovation and diplomacy.
By developing an understanding of Australia’s relationships with countries across the Indo-Pacific, participants will be able to engage in the important discussions about our international partnerships that are taking place in businesses, government departments, educational institutions and the media.
Who should study this course
Designed for early- to mid-career professionals in Australia’s business, government, and education sectors who want to deepen their understanding of the Indo-Pacific and build confidence discussing Australia’s international role.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No prior knowledge is required. A general education background is helpful, but the course is accessible to learners new to Indo-Pacific issues.
How will this course help my career?
INDOM100 gives you the language, insights and frameworks to confidently discuss Australia’s international relationships – an asset for roles in policy, trade, business strategy, international education, defence, journalism and beyond. You’ll be better equipped to engage with Indo-Pacific topics in meetings, briefings, reports or media commentary, helping you stand out in cross-sector, globally aware workplaces.
What does this microcredential count towards?
This course is stackable as part of the UWA Plus program. It’s worth 2 PD Points, and when combined with other eligible microcredentials (6 PD Points total), it can count as one unit of credit towards an award course at UWA.
Have questions?
Our education team is here to help. Get in touch and we’ll guide you through anything you need to know.
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