Deakin University — Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership

A unique way to formally recognise your IT work experience.

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Your experience counts

Gain formal recognition of the skills and expertise you've acquired in the workplace.

Graduate sooner

Gain a postgraduate qualification in 8 months, fast-tracked, while you work to apply knowledge sooner.

100% online and flexible

Our Professional Practice degrees enable you to fit study around your busy schedule.

Course overview

Grad Cert of IT Leadership overview

Duration

8 months, fast-tracked while you work

Fees

$8,435 total*

Study periods

Mar, Jul, Nov

Study outline

2 units and 3 credentials

Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership is designed for individuals with existing experience and expertise in information technology.

The course is ideally suited to IT professionals who have domain experience and are seeking career advancement.

As an online student, you'll learn and engage via FutureLearn, a highly flexible, easy-to-use online learning platform that connects you to experts who are global leaders in their field.

Entry requirements

Entry into the graduate certificate will be based on performance across:

At least five (5) years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).

*2020 course fees and may be subject to change in 2021.

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership

Course structure

You complete two units and three Professional Practice credentials.

To gain a Professional Practice credential, you'll have to demonstrate the capabilities you've acquired in the workplace.

Download the prospectus to find out more about the units and the Professional Practice credentials.

2 Core
Units

Each unit below is delivered online and takes approximately 11 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks.

Introduction to IT Professional Practice
Research and Development in Information Technology

Please note: As part of any course at Deakin University, you need to complete the compulsory, zero-credit-point unit Academic Integrity. This unit requires you to pass an online multiple-choice test.

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Credentials

You will need to successfully complete the following Professional Practice credentials:

Communication
Teamwork
Information Technology Professional Expertise 2 (breadth)

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Flexible and 100% online

Our courses cater to busy and accomplished professionals who need as much flexibility as possible to complete their studies.

The coursework and assessment is designed specifically for a 100% online experience.

One-on-one support

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Each student is provided with a Success Adviser, who provides help and support from enrolment through to graduation.

This course has given me and my potential employers visibility into my skills. It independently verified what I know, giving me the edge to get ahead.

Dominique Barker

Master of Information Technology Leadership graduate

What is a Professional Practice degree?

Deakin's Professional Practice degrees are designed for professionals who want formal recognition of the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the workplace.

You will study only a few units as well as complete a series of Professional Practice credentials that are assessed based on proven managerial experience.

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Our Course Advisers can help you with any of your questions. You can schedule a call back at a time that suits you to discuss your individual circumstances, including:

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