Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

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Duration

0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time

Location

Brisbane

Next start term

Term 1, 2026

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Course code

CC28

CRICOS

083586D

First-year fee

A$19,920 (2026 Indicative)

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Overview

Whether you are looking to advance your management career or gain the technical skills to enter the field of IT, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is an ideal option to support your career goals. This highly practical course will equip you with current, industry-standard skills in programming, project management, and services management to build your capacity to manage future business challenges in any organisation. Learn from current IT practitioners and future-proof your career in the field of IT.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology provides you with the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge and skills in information technology (IT).

By completing the course you will gain a broad understanding of IT applications in industry as well as specific skills in programming, information systems analysis and design and project management. These skills will equip and enable you to manage future business challenges and will enhance your employment opportunities.

Study Experience

Authentic Learning Experiences
Experienced Teaching Team
Online or On Campus
Real-world Learning Facilities
Seamless Pathways

“
This course has helped to develop my critical thinking capacity, practical knowledge and demonstrate leadership skills to lead and manage information technology projects or companies. CQU provided an internship opportunity, which helped me to kick start my career and find a job in the IT sector.
Vikas Shah
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology | Nepal

Career Opportunities

On completing the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology you will have increased your career advancement prospects and gained a competitive advantage over recent graduates. This course will allow you to pursue a career in a wide variety of roles including:

developer programmer
ICT customer support officer
ICT support technician
project support officer.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Intakes

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

1
The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Core Units

You will study four units, including the first three listed below. You will then choose an elective from the following list of units:

Database Design and Development (COIT20247)
Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology (COIT20249).

Additional Information

Credit Transfer

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

Intakes

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%.

We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees.

You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.

Browse our scholarships.

Additional costs

In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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