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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Graduate Certificate

Take charge of your career trajectory in IT Are you looking to explore a career in Information Technology (IT)?

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Jul

About this course

Take charge of your career trajectory in IT

Are you looking to explore a career in Information Technology (IT)? The University of Canberra's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is just the course for you. You get to learn new skills, gain practical experience, and give your career the boost it deserves in this fast-changing world of IT.

Striking the perfect balance between theory and practice, you'll develop the concepts and principles of entrepreneurship and innovation. Graduate from this course with the confidence and competitive edge to pursue a leadership role in IT.

Complete in a little as 4 months

You can complete this course in as little as 4 months (one semester) full-time. Alternatively, study part-time and complete the course within one year (two semesters).

Further your studies

Thinking of upgrading your qualifications? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology and Systems.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at UC and you will:

gain foundational ICT knowledge and skills

learn how to develop computer-based solutions

address core areas of the 'Skills Framework for the Information Age'

complement your existing academic knowledge and skills

learn to critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex IT ideologies

diversify your existing qualifications to increase employment prospects

gain unrivalled access to industry specialists

improve your network of professional contacts

explore further postgraduate study

Professional accreditation

None.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree in a non-IT field or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date
2024	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	05 February 2024
2024	Bruce, Canberra	Winter Term	27 May 2024
2024	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	29 July 2024
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	03 February 2025
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Winter Term	26 May 2025
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	28 July 2025
2026	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	02 February 2026
2026	Bruce, Canberra	Winter Term	25 May 2026
2026	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 2	27 July 2026

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Canberra.

75%

Overall satisfaction

76.5%

Skill scale

72.1%

Teaching scale

89.3%

Employed full-time

$73.5k

Average salary

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