Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development

Lead the way in providing career development services in education, human resources, community job centres and private practice.

RMIT has a long standing reputation for educating professional career development practitioners. Incorporating Design Thinking and Narrative Therapy principles, this graduate certificate reflects up-to-date ideas about career development and its place in a changing world.

Designed to meet the needs of both aspiring and current career development practitioners who want to develop their skills and obtain professional standing in the career development industry, this flexible online certificate develops core knowledge and skills in career development practice.

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

Career development is a growing profession of increasing importance to a changing world or work. It offers benefits to government, businesses and individuals because of its potential to deliver economic, social and personal benefits.

Career development practitioners provide services such as education, counselling and guidance to help people manage their careers, make occupational and study decisions, plan career transitions and find career information.

This certificate is designed to equip you with the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills to be classroom ready, and gain employment. Over 95% of our graduates find employment after graduating.

You may find work in a range of settings, providing services to both groups and individuals, including:

• schools
• TAFE institutions
• universities
• business organisations
• government agencies
• private practice.

You could progress into careers, such as:

• career counsellors or advisors
• career management consultants
• career coaches
• rehabilitation counsellors
• guidance officers
• work development officers
• employment support workers
• work experience coordinators
• job developers
• placement coordinators
• vocational rehabilitation workers.

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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