Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Graduates of this course possess the ability to critically analyse complex IT problems and use creativity to generate effective solutions. You will be equipped to enter the ICT job market, ready to tackle real-life problems and employ industry best practices.

Skills and tools in this course:

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of information technology disciplines.
2. Employ industry best practices to develop and implement IT solutions.
3. Work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative contexts.
4. Critically reflect on the social, cultural, ethical and diversity issues related to the IT field.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is the perfect starting point for professionals ready to pivot into IT. Designed to cover the Australian Computer Society’s Core Body of Knowledge, this course gives you the fundamentals you need to step into a fast-moving industry with confidence.

You will gain hands-on experience with industry tools and platforms such as Visual Studio, Azure and Lucidchart. Alongside hard skills, you will sharpen your problem-solving and design skills so you can propose, implement and evaluate IT solutions that work in the real world.

On graduation, you will demonstrate knowledge in key areas including programming, rapid web development and systems innovation. This course also provides a direct pathway to further study, with credit toward the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology.

Recommended study pattern

You need to complete a total of 4 core units (48 credit points).

Core units:

• Programming Fundamentals (IFQ581)
• Rapid Web Development with Databases (IFQ582)
• Computer Systems and Security (IFQ583)
• Systems Innovation and Design (IFQ585).

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, students must complete a total of 48 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $4,800

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
• a completed diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.

Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in an IT-related field.