Graduate Certificate in Computing

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Computing (Career Transition), delivered online through a collaboration between IT Masters and Charles Sturt University, is designed for professionals from non-IT backgrounds who are ready to pivot into the tech industry.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Course Code

00005F

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov

Domestic Fees

$16,200 per year / $16,200 total

About this course

Graduate Certificate in Computing
(Career Transition)

Build a solid foundation in IT with this comprehensive, fully online program designed to sharpen both your technical and professional capabilities. Alongside core IT knowledge, you'll develop vital communication and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and present solutions with confidence. Ideal for those launching a career in tech or preparing for further study.

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

Apply knowledge of current trends in the IT industry
Analyse and reflect on emerging technologies and practices
Solve complex IT problems using technical and critical thinking skills
Communicate IT solutions to both technical and general audiences
Progress to master's-level IT study aligned with career goals

Entry requirements

Even without a formal tertiary qualification, potential candidates may gain admission to the Graduate Certificate in Computing (Career Transition) based on their professional accomplishments and/or extensive work experience.

Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate, students will have the opportunity to progress to other IT Masters courses, with the added benefit of receiving credit for up to four subjects from their Graduate Certificate studies.

For guidance on the application process, please refer to the 'How to Apply' help page.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Computer Science
Information Systems Management
IT Specialism
Software Development
Software Engineering
Systems Administration

Course structure

4 subjects / 54 offered

1. Human Resource Management & Leadership
2. Management & Strategy
3. Marketing & Consumer Behavior
4. Information Technology Fundamentals
5. Cybersecurity & Risk
6. Cloud, IoT & Emerging Tech
7. Systems Administration & Networking
8. Ethics & Professionalism in IT

Credit for prior study or work

If you've acquired some industry certification or completed prior post graduate study, you might be eligible for academic credit. And here's some good news - you won't be charged fees for any subjects you receive credit for.

Want a rough idea of the credits you might score from Industry Exams? Just fill out our Credit and Eligibility form.

We'll be able to confirm your credit once you're officially enrolled.