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Heard of CDU's new, free Preparatory Studies course but not sure what it entails and who it's designed for? From the way the units work to the length of time it takes to complete the course before the semester starts, here's your informal guide to the FREE course designed to help you thrive at CDU.
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New First Nations tourism training is helping to build the professional credentials, business acumen and interpersonal skills of Aboriginal people, and in turn, secure new jobs and career options for Aboriginal communities in Central Australia.
The training is also building capacity in the Red Centre tourism industry, where there is significant international and domestic demand for First Nations tour guides, who can provide authentic cultural perspective and knowledge of the country’s desert heart.
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Tune in to our live webinar, where we guide you through the seamless steps of applying to study at Charles Darwin University.
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Charles Darwin University (CDU) is partnering with the Northern Territory Government to deliver a new course to attract and retain tour guides to the Northern Territory.
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A First Nations student who learnt local knowledge from his grandmother is now sharing it as a tour guide.
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From how to apply to course fees and scholarships, the essentials is your guide to everything you need to know to start studying at Charles Darwin University.
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Our multi-campus, dual-sector status, virtual and online expertise, course profile, research activities, delivery methods, and operation as are a consequence of our commitment to the regions in which we operate, welcome to CDU.
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A Charles Darwin University (CDU) program helping to guide high school students into tertiary education is expanding to Katherine, Alice Springs and Nhulunbuy.
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Rikki Bruce was told her maths skills weren't up to scratch to study engineering. Not only did she graduate from CDU with an engineering degree, she was nominated by her lecturers as valedictorian for her outstanding personal achievements and academic record.