Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
A Graduate Certificate of Information Technology helps expand your existing knowledge of fundamental IT skills. This course will set you up for a successful career in the growing ICT industry, providing you with creative application, cognitive and technical skills to prepare you for Industry 4.0 and beyond. Throughout the course,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A Graduate Certificate of Information Technology helps expand your existing knowledge of fundamental IT skills. This course will set you up for a successful career in the growing ICT industry, providing you with creative application, cognitive and technical skills to prepare you for Industry 4.0 and beyond.
Throughout the course, you will cover key IT areas including programming, environmental security, software engineering and software development. With the rise of emerging and smart technologies, your subjects will teach you how to effectively design and develop secure, innovative ICT solutions to business problems. You can complete this course full time over one trimester, or part time over three trimesters.
This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.
Learning outcomes
Apply cognitive and technical skills from the Information Technology body of knowledge to solve complex real-life problems with innovation and ethical practice.
Critically analyse problem sets to construct acute IT solutions and communicate to stakeholders including technology professionals and business clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills from the field of IT to effectively and efficiently investigate and solve problem sets with mastery.
Demonstrate sound judgement, non-partisanship and accountability in team leadership roles to achieve effective planning, management, execution and communication of IT projects.
Integrate IT concepts and adopt industry best practices to devise solutions for commercial problems.
Career opportunities
With a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you will be equipped for employment within the IT industry in a variety of generalist or niche roles. You will also be able to pursue further study with a Master of Information Technology.
Potential career paths
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Help Desk Support Specialist
Web Designer
Software Developer
REQUIREMENTS
Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or relevant disciplines covering studies in programming, computer networks, database and web development.
Academic IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
