Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Highlights You will gain well-developed IT knowledge, and, as a graduate, be confident to propose, implement and evaluate IT solutions. Continue your studies with our Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology. Prepares you for more senior positions with the IT industry. Complete in as little as six months full-time….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- You will gain well-developed IT knowledge, and, as a graduate, be confident to propose, implement and evaluate IT solutions.
- Continue your studies with our Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology.
- Prepares you for more senior positions with the IT industry.
- Complete in as little as six months full-time.
All market sectors are embracing new digital and technological advances to ensure they remain competitive (source: Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)). The prevalence of digital technologies in industry is resulting in growing demand for savvy IT professionals across a diverse range of sectors and roles.
Fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly. Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas (source: Australia’s Digital Pulse, ACS/Deloitte).
Our Graduate Certificate in Information Technology has been developed to align with emerging IT industry trends.
Why choose this course?
If you’re looking to develop your information technology discipline knowledge, this is the course for you. You will learn to employ existing IT methods and approaches to address discipline-specific problems. Your design and problem solving skills will result in useful and usable IT solutions. Completing this course in as little as six-months full-time, or one year part-time, you will be able to provide real value in the workplace immediately. You will graduate with the personal skills required to continue your development as an IT professional.
Real-world learning
During your studies, you will experience a range of learning approaches, including:
- project-based units requiring you to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in the development of artefacts such as software applications, business cases, technical specifications, conceptual models and theoretical frameworks;
- using real world and research-inspired problems within units;
- using advanced analytical, conceptual and logical thinking processes to solve novel and complex problems;
- covering relevant contemporary IT and interpersonal capabilities necessary for you to be prepared to move into senior professional positions.
Learn from the best
The most recent QILT data shows the overall quality of the QUT postgraduate IT experience is one of the best in Queensland, with our courses score well over the national average for overall student satisfaction (80.3%). We are above the national average for 5 or the 6 QILT quality indicators, and lead Australia in student satisfaction related to skill development (89%).
Careers and outcomes
You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and be in demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
