Postgraduate SWI-PDV-GCE-2022

Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development

A programming bootcamp with MuleSoft and GitHub

Spend 6 months studying software development to excel as an engineer. Gain hands-on skills with popular programming languages. Co-developed with pioneering software platforms, you’ll graduate meeting today's industry expectations.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

Price

From

$13,920

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

13 Nov 22

Swinburne University of Technology leads the way with innovative and new ways of teaching, learning and thinking. It offers a wide range of study options, from pre-apprenticeships, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhDs, including online degrees with Open Universities Australia. Swinburne is known for career-oriented education and encouraging lifelong learning.

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Degree details

What you'll learn

Programming

Master industry-standard software and universal program languages including C#, HTML, Python and more. This is your technical tool kit, one that you can creatively apply to solve ICT problems.

ICT Issue Assessment

Assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions.

Sourcing Software

Identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals.

Understanding Technologies

Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies.

Applying Technologies

Demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting systems.

Career opportunities

Software Developer

Use specialist programming knowledge to help organisations manage software requirements internally, or help design and develop software for market rollout.

Web Application Developer

With an adaptable programming toolkit, collaborate in the design and implementation of web-based applications, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Software Engineer

Apply your versatile and in-demand technical skills to a wide range of programming challenges, including mobile web development, back-end coding and system maintenance.

Senior Programmer

Take ownership of products, troubleshooting problems with creativity and insight, and directing teams efficiently.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Bachelor degree

Work and Life

3-5 years full time work experience (requires computer literacy)

2 years related work experience

If you have less than two years related work experience, an additional relevant tertiary qualification (minimum AQF 6) is required. Even if this tertiary qualification is incomplete, you may still be eligible for entry depending on the circumstances.

Credit for previous study or work

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

Description

We’ve partnered with pioneering software platforms MuleSoft and GitHub to coach you in modern programming and development. This bootcamp is taught by industry experts, equipping you with computer skills relevant to the industry now and well into the future.

Programmers and developers create new software and applications to navigate complex computer systems.

As technology evolves, the demand for programmers and developers is expected to jump by 30 per cent in the next five years. By investing in your software skills now your career will be well positioned for the future.

Swinburne Online’s Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development is created in collaboration with industry mentors MuleSoft and GitHub to ensure your computer literacy skills are aligned with current industry expectations. Your project-based learning will give you unique opportunities to work with real clients on live projects, equipping you with specialised experience that you can immediately apply to the workplace.

Swinburne’s employment-driven bootcamps are formal postgraduate qualifications in an in-demand field

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Software Development Practices (COS60015)

Programming for Development (COS60016)

Agile Methodologies and Frameworks (COS60017)

Organisational Growth and Innovation Capstone Project (BUS60017)

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

Four core units of study