Education Agent Training Course (EATC)

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Australia's original education agent training course by PIER, with updated information on how to approach student recruitment for the Australian market.
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Australia's industry-recognised agent training course

For education agents seeking the QEAC certification, the Education Agent Training Course (EATC) is an industry-recognised online course on the Australian education system. Graduate as a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC) and join a global network of over 10,000 education professionals.

Having undergone extensive updates which include recently announced legislation and regulation changes, the EATC provides counsellors with key information on Australia's international education landscape, in-depth study of the market at large, and tools to enhance professional development.

The EATC is delivered fully online for self-paced learning, and includes readings, links to related resources, self-assessment quizzes and case studies.

About this course

The EATC covers 4 key areas:

Why study the EATC?

Education agents who wish to further their professional development and focus on Australia as a study destination should take the EATC. It provides both new and current education agents with up-to date information about the Australian education system and Australia as a study destination and is an excellent training and resource tool for individuals wishing to be aware of changes and developments in Australia's education industry.

Why take the QEAC exam?

The QEAC certification is the official qualification available to all candidates who complete the EATC course and pass the QEAC exam. Successful graduates will receive a qualification badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC), with the recognition of being an ICEF-qualified Australia consultant for the international education industry. Graduates are also entered in the Qualified Education Agents (QEA) network, containing the names and company contact details of more than 16,000 qualified agents worldwide. ICEF-trained agents are sought after by education institutions worldwide.

12,245

Certified Graduates

Produced by
Supported by

Australia's industry-recognised agent training course

For education agents seeking the QEAC certification, the Education Agent Training Course (EATC) is an industry-recognised online course on the Australian education system. Graduate as a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC) and join a global network of over 11,000 education professionals.

Originally created and owned by PIER, and having undergone extensive updates, including recently announced legislation and regulation changes, the EATC provides counsellors with key information on Australia’s international education landscape, an in-depth study of the market, and tools to enhance professional development.

The EATC is delivered fully online for self-paced learning and includes readings, links to related resources, self-assessment quizzes and case studies.

About this course

The EATC covers 4 key areas:

Why study the EATC?

Education agents who wish to further their professional development and focus on Australia as a study destination are encouraged to take the EATC. The course offers updated information on the Australian education system and studying in Australia, which benefits both new and current agents.

It explores key tools like the PRISMS database and the CRICOS register. By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the CRICOS Course Code, and be able to answer key questions such as what is a CoE, what does a CoE look like, and know how to extract crucial information from the CRICOS register.The EATC also provides a basic understanding of student visas including the evidentiary framework and processing requirements.

Why take the exam?

After completing the EATC course, you can take the QEAC certification exam, a formal test to become a certified agent. Successful graduates will receive a qualification badge with a unique ID number and a certificate confirming them as a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC), with the recognition of being an ICEF-qualified Australia consultant for the international education industry. Graduates are also entered into the Qualified Education Agents (QEA) network, containing the names and company contact details of more than 16,000 qualified agents worldwide. ICEF and PIER-trained agents are sought after by education institutions worldwide.

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