Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates

Earn a recognised qualification in as little as six months

Upskill in an area of strong jobs growth and earn credit towards further study.

Look towards the future by enrolling in a certificate program, which you can complete within six months. Study towards an exciting new career path, or enhance your skills in your chosen industry.

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Start anytime

With multiple study terms throughout the year, you can start when it suits you.

Get qualified faster

Complete your certificate after just four subjects.

Pursue further study

Earn credit towards a higher qualification.

Undergraduate Certificates

Want to ease into university?

If you're new to study and don't want to commit to a degree upfront, enrol in an Undergraduate Certificate. You only have to complete four subjects to achieve your qualification. And you'll be eligible to continue into a related diploma or degree.

Enrol without entry requirements or through OUA subjects

Complete a nationally-recognised certificate

Earn credit towards a higher undergrad qualification

Graduate Certificates

Already have a degree or professional experience?

Take the next step in your career by enrolling in a Graduate Certificate. You should choose this qualification if you'd like more in-depth knowledge in your field, or if you'd like to gain entry into a related Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree.

Explore certificates from leading Australian universities across health, psychology, business, science and education.

Study the most popular postgraduate qualification

Boost your career prospects in just six months

Earn credit towards a higher postgrad qualification

Postgraduate SWI-STA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

Postgraduate MAQ-FIN-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Finance

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

Postgraduate TAS-COU-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Counselling

Postgraduate UNE-MPA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Postgraduate GRF-ACN-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing

Postgraduate CSU-ADC-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science

Postgraduate GRF-AUS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

Postgraduate GRF-AMG-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management

Postgraduate USA-MBA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Postgraduate GRF-BCS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Business Cyber Security

Postgraduate CSU-BDA-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Business Data Analytics

Postgraduate SCU-BUS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Business

Postgraduate TAS-BSS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies

Postgraduate GRF-CMG-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Case Management

Postgraduate GRF-HYD-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Catchment Hydrology

Postgraduate GRF-CAP-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Catchment Processes

Postgraduate UND-CLS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership

Postgraduate UND-CTH-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Thought

Postgraduate GRF-CLD-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership

Postgraduate TAS-CPH-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

Postgraduate GRF-MCM-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Communication

Postgraduate GRF-CCN-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing

Postgraduate GRF-CYC-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Crime

Postgraduate GRF-EMP-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations

Why study a Graduate Certificate?

This specialised qualification is designed to build on your existing skills and help you go after more competitive career opportunities, like a promotion or leadership role.

Enrol without entry requirements or through OUA subjects

Choose from flexible full or part-time study options

Study 100% online and enjoy more life balance

Save on the overall cost of your course with government support

Defer any upfront costs with HECS-HELP, if you're eligible

Graduate with guaranteed entry into further study

Meet our students

After starting out as a dental nurse, Melissa is now the manager of a major public health department. Her Graduate Certificate helped her make the transition.

Read Melissa's story

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