Associate Certificate Online Mining Courses
✅Fast track your mining capability in just 5 weeks.
✅Immediate workplace application across operations and technical topics.
Fast-track your career with our Associate Certificates. Gain an accelerated skill uplift in just 5 weeks. Designed for immediate application in your workplace, AusIMM Associate Certificates include self-paced activities, takeaway resources, live virtual classrooms and recorded sessions.
Available courses
Business Optimisation for Mining
Report Writing for Mining
Ensure your team can deliver clear, accurate and persuasive mining reports, so you are best placed to make informed business decisions, secure approvals, funding and stakeholder buy-in.
Cost Estimation for the Resources Industry
Study Processes for Resource Projects
The Mining System
Learn how to understand, influence and drive your site’s management operating system (MOS) as a key deliverable in translating corporate strategy into site implementation priorities.
VALMIN Code Reporting
Learn about the fundamentals and principles of appropriate Public Reporting of technical assessment and/or valuations of mining assets in compliance with relevant laws with an in-depth understanding of the VALMIN Code, its interpretation and appropriate application.
Leadership for Managers in Mining
Build the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in modern mining environments. This targeted, industry-specific course is designed to equip new and emerging mining leaders with practical tools to manage teams, communicate effectively, and foster high-performing, safety-focused cultures.
Mine Electrification
This industry-aligned course explores the technical, operational, and strategic aspects of implementing BEVs in mining. It’s designed for professionals at all levels—from early-career engineers to corporate leaders—who are involved in planning, deploying, or managing electrified fleets.
20 PD hours
Participants who successfully complete an Associate Certificates are entitled to claim 20 professional development hours, as well as receive a globally-recognised digital credential that you can share on social media and include in your CV.
Accelerated learning
Associate Certificates have been specifically designed to impart knowledge that you can directly apply at your workplace. The online courses include real-life case studies and an array of takeaway resources.
5 weeks
The online courses take place over 5 weeks, with live virtual classrooms allowing you to connect directly with industry experts and peers, as well as recordings, so you can learn and revisit the content at at time that suits you.
What to expect from an AusIMM Associate Certificate
Frequently asked questions
What are AusIMM Associate Certificates and what makes them different from other online mining courses?
How long do Associate Certificates take to complete?
Associate Certificates run for 20 hours over 5 weeks (four structured modules across four weeks and then additional week for completion).
Are the Associate Certificates fully online?
Yes. Delivery is 100% online, blending live virtual classrooms, recorded content and self paced activities—no travel required.
What skill level are these courses designed for?
Associate Certificates are designed for working mining professionals looking to upskill quickly without stepping away from their role. Typical participants include:
• Mining, processing and geotechnical engineers
• Study managers, project managers and business analysts
• Operations managers, technical services teams and site supervisors
• Consultants and continuous improvement specialists
Do I have to attend the live online sessions?
Live virtual classrooms are strongly encouraged as they provide direct access to facilitators, industry experts and peers.
However, all sessions are recorded, allowing participants who work shifts, travel, or are based on site to complete the program asynchronously without falling behind.
Can I earn Professional Development (PD) hours?
Yes. Associate Certificates typically provide up to 20 PD hours plus a shareable digital credential on completion.
Are AusIMM’s online mining courses suitable for international mining professionals?
Absolutely. AusIMM delivers online learning to mining professionals across 70+ countries. Associate Certificates are:
• Fully accessible worldwide
• Designed with global mining challenges and case studies
• Suitable for multinational project teams and remote workforce groups