Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Dive into the world of IT.

Enhance your career opportunities within the IT industry. Develop analytical skills that are essential to organisations adopting new technologies or processes. Explore your interest in information systems, software engineering, multimedia, or telecommunications. Develop a solid foundation in relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

This program offers pathways to future study. On completion, you will be eligible for direct entry into programs such as Master of Information Technology and Master of Cyber Security.

We offer different levels of entry based on your previous experience. If you have limited IT experience, you'll gain foundational IT skills. If you're an experienced IT professional, you can further enhance your skills. You can then apply these skills within emerging technology-driven growth areas. These areas include IT, communications, business, and entrepreneurship.

what you will study

You will complete courses across various topics, including database management, programming, project management, and problem-solving. You will also be able to study areas such as big data, visualisation, analytics, cloud computing and more.

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This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

You'll have the option to tailor the program to best suit your career development needs. Be equipped to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:

• Business Analyst
• Database Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Software Developer.