Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development
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    Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development

    RMIT University
    RMIT University
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#123
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development

    About

    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.

    Why study the Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development at RMIT?

    Put theory into practice

    Combining hands-on experiences with theoretical learning, you will build the skills to be an effective and influential career practitioner.

    Graduate job-ready

    Undertake three days of professional placement, gaining real-world experience and building a network.

    Global opportunities

    Study overseas on exchange or as part of a study experience contributing to real projects.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have 

    • successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

    OR

    • significant work experience or professional practice in a relevant field.

    To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    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.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    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. 

    Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.

    Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development

    RMIT University

    RMIT University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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