Our 2025 Summer Program will be a mix of online courses and 1 week of face-to-face courses at the University of Melbourne.
Some courses will have both options, so be sure to check whether the course is online or in-person before you enrol.
If in-person courses don't get enough enrolments, we may convert them to online. We will do our best to notify participants as soon as possible. Please do not make any travel arrangements until courses are confirmed, as ACSPRI cannot refund any fees related to travel.
In-Person (University of Melbourne)
A limited number of courses will be held on campus at the University of Melbourne from February 3-7.
- Courses will be small group (maximum of 20)
- Courses will run across 5 days. We will let you know registration and class times before the start of the program.
- Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided and this will be a great opportunity to network with your fellow participants.
- You will be provided with course notes at the start of your course.
- You will be notified if you need to bring a laptop and software.
- You will have to organise and pay for your own travel and accommodation separate to ACSPRI course fees
Online
- We will use the Zoom platform to deliver our courses through the week.
- You will need access to the internet and a computer with a webcam and ideally a headset with a microphone (for your comfort).
- You may use up to 5GB of data per day by using zoom in this format. Please make sure you have sufficient data available to you.
- Classes will run across 2 to 5 days in blocks of 'online time'.
- Classes will be restricted to 12 people to maintain the interactivity and applied nature of our courses.
- Depending on the course, you will receive reading, notes and general information about the course in advance.
- All other software requirements will be listed on the course page & we will contact you in advance to make sure you have what you need.
- Prior to to the course, we will offer you an opportunity to test your setup with ACSPRI support staff.
- We understand that networking is a very important part of your ACSPRI experience, over the week, there will be ample opportunities to interact with your fellow classmates and instructor as well as work on applied exercises.
- Please note: Courses will run on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (GMT +11) (ie Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra daylight savings time)
Please visit individual course pages to find out the structure of your online week, and what you will need to participate. Fees will vary between online and face-to-face delivery, reflecting the additional costs involved.
Bookings must be made on-line via the Online Summer Program page. Full Program details and a list of course descriptions can be found on this page by scrolling down or referring to the subject headings above (Dates, How to enrol, FAQs, etc). Prices listed include course notes and depend on whether your organisation is an ACSPRI Member, and also whether you book and complete payment before the Early Bird Deadline. For more information, scroll down or click on FAQs or you can call us on 03 8376 6496 or email info@acspri.org.au.
Step 1: Log in to the ACSPRI website (you can create an account or request a new password if required). The account should be in the name of the person taking the course. Alternative billing details (e.g. for a Finance Officer) can be entered later if need be.
Step 2: Check the status of the desired course. If places are available the status will show up as "Open". If the course is "Full" you will be able to join the waiting list for that course. You would then be contacted via email if a place becomes available or a second course is offered.
Step 3: Select the title of the desired course to see the course outline page. Select "Add to cart" and proceed to checkout.
Step 4: Enter billing details (e.g. yourself or an admin/finance officer). Enter shipping details (course notes will be mailed to this address for online courses), and either finalise payment by credit card or request an invoice by selecting 'Direct Deposit', (please keep in mind the relevant payment deadlines).
Step 5: Click "Review Order" to check the details and then submit order.
Step 6: Check your invoice/receipt (under the course title) to see if your course has been confirmed to run at the program. If it has not yet been confirmed, you will receive an email when a sufficient number of bookings has been received and the course has been confirmed.
ACSPRI courses are graded at different levels (1 to 5) according to the pre-requisites of that course. Generally speaking, a course at level 2 (e.g. Applied Statistical Procedures) will have a relevant level 1 course (e.g. Fundamentals of Statistics) or an equivalent level of knowledge or experience as a pre-requisite. Similarly, those attending a level 5 course, such as Advanced SEM, are expected to have completed an applied SEM course (level 4) or hold an equivalent level of competence in SEM as someone who has completed such a level 4 course.
Without the pre-requisite background, you are likely to get little value from the course and could adversely affect the experience of others in the course. You should check the pre-requisites of your desired course in the course outline page. If you are still unsure about your level of preparedness for the course, you can contact the course instructor, whose email address you can find via the course outline page.
1. BOOKING - ACSPRI does not accept ‘expressions of interest’ for course places, i.e. all bookings, are considered firm, and a $250 cancellation fee is charged if you cancel your booking after the early-bird date. Your fee is forfeited entirely if you cancel in the week before the course.
2. DISCOUNT RATE – The discounted rate for ACSPRI members is available to all staff and students of member organisations. To be eligible for this rate:
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- The course fee must be paid by either the member organisation or by you. Where fees are paid by a non-member organisation the non-member rate applies:and
- You must either have a valid email address issued by the member organisation; or you must hold, or have a right to hold, a current staff or student identity card from the member organisation.
In addition, to be eligible for a full time student discount the participant must:
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- Hold, or have a right to hold, a current student identity card from the member organisation;
- Be enrolled as a full-time student;
- Make payment in full with your application, arrange electronic funds transfer (EFT), or contact ACSPRI to advise credit card details for payment, by the early-bird closing date;
- Provide ACSPRI with contact details of your supervisor, so we can request them to confirm your eligibility for the full time student rate.
The early bird rate applies to all bookings paid in full by the early bird close date, otherwise you will be charged at the standard rate.
3. ACSPRI accepts payments via Visa and Mastercard or direct deposit as noted on all invoices
- To be eligible for the early bird rate payment must be received by the close of business on the advertised date deadline. If payment is not received by this date then the standard rate applies
- All requests for other payment arrangements should be sent via email to info@acspri.org.au
4. REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS - Course fees are not refundable unless:
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- we cancel the course in which you have enrolled; or
- you cancel your enrolment before the early-bird closing date.
A cancellation fee of $250 will be charged if you cancel within the period from the early-bird closing date of and one week prior to the commencement of the program. The full course fee will be charged if you cancel within 1 week of the beginning of your course.
5. COURSE NOTES are generally provided as part of your enrolment. If additional course notes are required, there will be a fee to get a new set printed. For online courses, notes will be mailed to your 'shipping address'.
6. PRE-REQUISITES - Course descriptions specify course pre-requisites. You must undertake to meet the pre-requisites of the course(s) in which you enrol. If in any doubt, you should contact ACSPRI prior to enrolling.
Delivery of this course is online - via Zoom.
Please ensure you have the following:
- Reliable Internet connection with at least 5Gb per day of data available (i.e. a 5 day course will use about 25Gb of data just on the Zoom application)
- A computer/laptop with the Zoom application installed (free)
- A webcam (built in to most laptops)
- A headset with a microphone (not required but ideal)
- A second monitor/screen if possible
Please also check the course page for specific software requirements (if any).
The University of Melbourne's Parkville Campus one of the oldest and largest university campuses in Australia. It is located just beyond the Northern border of Melbourne's CBD. Lygon Street and Carlton Gardens are located a short walk to the East, Queen Victoria Market to the South and Royal Park to the North West.
A campus map is available here.
The campus is centrally located so there is a huge variety of accommodation options available. Virtually any accommodation in Parkville, Carlton, North Melbourne and the top part of the CBD will be within easy walking distance. Even outside those areas, the university is walkable or a short tram ride. Please note that Melbourne University is outside the Melbourne CBD free tram zone.
A number of on-campus residential colleges are listed here, most of which are about a 10 min walk from where most ACSPRI courses will be held (cnr Pelham and Berkerley Sts). Some of these may have casual, short term accommodation available but you will need to contact each one directly (Graduate House, International House, Newman College, University College and Queens College).
If you're looking for a hotel near the University, we suggest googling 'hotels near The University of Melbourne' and you'll get many options. You can also choose to stay in the Melbourne CBD and take a tram to the campus. Please note that Melbourne University is just outside the CBD's free tram zone & you will need a public transport card or to download the public transport app - MYKI (not for iphones- sorry!), to travel to the University. Inspectors regularly check for tickets outside the free tram zone & there is a subsantial fine for not having a validated MYKI card.
Public Transport
The Parkville Campus is well serviced by trams with numerous routes from the Inner South and South East travelling travelling through the heart of the CBD on Swanston Street, past Flinders Street and Melbourne Central Train Stations and on to the University. Some of these routes continue on to the inner-North. If you are staying in the CBD, there are also several routes that travel up Elizabeth Street, which runs past the bottom SE corner of the campus, very close to the FBE and Spot Buildings, where we hold our courses. All metropolitan train lines will stop at Flinders Street if not Melbourne Central as well. A journey planner for all of Melbourne's buses, trams and trains can be found here. Please note that Melbourne University is outside the Melbourne CBD free tram zone, please use a valid MYKI card or the Android MYKI App or risk a fine.
A MYKI card or the Android MYKI App, is the only ticketing system available for travel on Melbourne's public transport system. Visitors to Melbourne can find out more about MYKI and how to use Melbourne's public transport here. As mentioned above, Melbourne University is just outside the CBD's free tram zone & you will need a public transport card or Android App - MYKI, to travel to the University. Inspectors regularly check for tickets outside the free tram zone & there is a substantial fine for not having a validated MYKI. Android MYKI instructions are here. Sorry not available for Apple phones!
If travelling up Swanston Street by tram, the best stop is at Lincoln Square, the stop after Queensberry Street and three stops before the main campus entrance, where several routes terminate. Pelham Street is on both sides of Lincoln Square, you will need to cross the square and walk up the other section of Pelham Street for five minutes.
If travelling up Elizabeth Street, the best stop is just before the large junction of Elizabeth Street, Flemington Road, Pelham Street and Peel Street, which has a large Australian flag on a pole in the middle of it. This is also the stop after Queensberry Street. From here you should be able to see The Spot Building 130m away on Pelham Street.
Driving
If driving, all day parking is available fairly close to The Spot and FBE Buildings in the public car parks. University Square Car Park is the closest. It is $30 per day with access via Bouverie St or under the Alan Gilbert building off Berkeley St. You can access a list of public car parks and their fees and charges here.
1. FAQs re Course Info
1.1. I'm not sure which course I should do. Where should I start?
The program page has a list of courses being offered at the current program. This list also shows the course levels and whether the course is 'Open' to bookings or is full, in which case a waiting list will operate. If you click on the course title, that will bring up the outline for that course. It is important to check the level of the course as well as the pre-requisites, to ensure that you are at the expected level of preparedness. A full list of courses, including some infrequently-offered ones, is available at www.acspri.org.au/courses.
1.2. Will the same courses be offered at every program?
No, but many courses are are the same, especially the popular ones. Course offerings are typically announced on the website and via our mailing list three to four months prior to each program.
1.3. I have read the course outline/s but I have specific questions about this course. Who can I ask?
Program-related questions can be directed to info@acspri.org.au.
1.4. Do I need to bring text books for my course?
Usually not, but you should check the course outline. Course notes are generally provided and, in most cases, other background reading listed is useful but not essential.
1.5. Will I need a laptop and/or software for my course?
- For face-to-face courses, you will be advised in advanced whether you will need to bring a laptop and specific relevant software.
- For online courses, you will need access to the internet and a computer with a webcam and ideally a headset with a microphone (for your comfort).
- A second monitor may be useful for software based courses.
- You will will need to download the Zoom application.
- We will provide you with a link to join your virtual classroom.
- Software requirements will be listed on the course page & we will contact you in advance to make sure you have what you need.
- Prior to to the course, we will offer you an opportunity to test your setup with ACSPRI support staff.
1.6. What else do I need to bring to my course?
Unless your instructor contacts you in advance of the course, it is safe to assume that you do not need to bring anything specific. In some courses you may be asked to bring your data, as you'll have the opportunity to discuss your research with the instructor or in class.
2. FAQs re Enrolment, Invoices and Payment
2.1. Can I enrol in more than one course?
Yes, at multi-week programs you can enrol in up to one course per week. The system will not allow you to enrol in more than one course per week as most courses run for the full week.
2.2. I need an invoice for payment or funding approval. How can I obtain one?
If you select 'direct deposit' during the booking process, this will defer payment and you will automatically receive an invoice when you complete the booking (instead of a receipt). This invoice does not necessarily need to be paid by direct deposit; there are a number of methods available. If you do defer payment by selecting 'direct deposit', you will need to keep in mind the relevant due date or Early Bird Deadline and/or late cancellation date, and the ways these will affect your order.
2.3. What does 'Open' mean as a course status?
This simply means that there are places available in this course. If a course becomes full or is cancelled, this will change accordingly.
2.4. When I update my shopping cart the course keeps disappearing. What am I doing wrong?
You need to make sure you do not check the box to remove the course from your order. If the problem is something else, please email ACSPRI staff and let them know which step you are having trouble with.
2.5. My organisation is an ACSPRI Member but the non-member rate keeps showing up for me. What should I do?
You may not be logged in as yourself or you may not have selected your institution from the list of ACSPRI Members when you first created your account. If you head to 'view my account' to the right of screen, you can update your 'groups' (i.e. your ACSPRI Member institution/organisation) from there.
2.6. I am not sure if my booking worked. How can I tell?
If you have received an official invoice or receipt, then your booking is in the system.
2.7. I have made my booking. When will I hear from ACSPRI and/or my instructor?
If this course has not yet been confirmed (refer to your invoice), you will receive an email when it is. You will also receive at least one bulk housekeeping email in the lead-up to the program - around a week before the course. If your course is online, you will also be contacted with a zoom code, usually in the week before the course. Some instructors also like to contact their class in advance of the course but in most cases your first contact with your instructor will be on the Monday morning of your course.
2.8. I have an 'ACSPRI Credit'. How can I redeem it.
If you have an ACSPRI Credit, it should show up as an additional payment option in the billing screen when you make a booking. If the credit amount is less than the course booking amount, you will first need to select either "Direct Deposit" or "Credit Card" as the payment method and then underneath the credit card or direct deposit details enter the "Discount Amount (in AUD)". The new billing amount should then appear.
2.9. My invoice says my course is 'not yet confirmed'. Do I have a place in this course?
Yes, you do have a place in this course (subject to payment by the due date), however this means we still require some more enrolments before this class is of a sufficient size to go ahead. As a not-for-profit organisation, we require courses to be of a certain size before they are viable. If we cannot reach this number, we will offer a refund (or credit if preferred) on any paid course fees. Most courses are typically confirmed a few weeks either side of the Early Bird Deadline. We try to make these decisions as early as possible and inform the course participants straight away via email.
Participants who enrol in a course that is already confirmed will be able to see this on their invoice.
2.10. If my course is not yet confirmed, should I hold off on payment?
This is not recommended, because the number of paid enrolments received is a factor in deciding if a course will go ahead. There is no risk in payment for an unconfirmed course. In the rare case that a course is cancelled, a full refund or credit is offered straight away (the credit can be held for 2 years if preferred).
2.11. Can I enrol and pay for multiple staff members/students?
Yes, but it is usually easier to have each person enrol themselves and then forward an invoice to you.
A separate on-line account must be created in the name of each course participant using their email address. This is important for a number of reasons, including contacting participants re: course details. If you are responsible for paying for several bookings, it may be easiest to have each of your colleagues make their own enrolments but defer payment during the booking process (by selecting 'direct deposit' instead of entering credit card details), and then forward the invoice to you. To pay multiple invoices see the payment details here.
Alternatively you may decide to log in separately for each booking/payment, using each participant's login details.
3. FAQs re Venue and Housekeeping Matters
3.1. Where do I find my course?
To participate in your online course, you will need to download or have access to the zoom application on your computer. The week before your course, ACSPRI staff will send you a link, and a time for you to log in and access your 'virtual classroom' on the Monday morning of your course.
3.2. What does my course fee cover?
The fee covers course attendance and a copy of the course notes. If you are attending a 'in-person' course, ACSPRI will also provide a light lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
3.3. What is the course timetable?
You will be advised in advance re: your timetable, including a start time on the Monday morning. For online courses, we will run blocks of sessions throughout the week, allowing you time to attend to matters in your own workspace in between sessions. Please check your course page for specific details about your course.