RMIT Online has today been appointed Nic Cola as new CEO due to commence on 3 April 2023 and will bring extensive experience in leading digital transformation across the education, media and travel sectors.

One of Australia’s leading innovators in online courses and micro-credentials, RMIT Online announces today the appointment of the executive Nic Cola as its new CEO.

Mr. Cola has extensive experience leading digital transformation across education, media and travel sectors.

He was Open Colleges’ Managing Director in Australia for over four years and oversaw the rapid growth of the group’s online courses and student enrolments.

Vice-Chancellor and President of RMIT University Professor Alec Cameron said “We are delighted for Nic Cola to lead RMIT Online’s next chapter,

“The world of work and the trajectory of careers are changing, and we must provide fit-for-purpose education in emerging areas,”

“Nic will lead the expansion of RMIT Online’s solutions for lifelong learning, through online micro-credentials and postgraduate qualifications that will help businesses and individuals upskill and reskill in high-demand areas,” says Cameron.

Students learn about areas like Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing or Cybersecurity with professionals who lead their fields inside some of the best companies in the country.

“I’m honoured and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to an institution that is changing the parameters of education in Australia and playing a critical role in preparing our workers for the future,” says Cola.

RMIT Online partners with industry leaders such as Accenture, Amazon Web Service, Salesforce and IBM to develop online courses and micro-credentials that deliver knowledge and practical in-demand skills aligned with current market needs.