Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations)
Postgraduate
UON-AFI-GCE 2025Course information for 2025 intake
A professional approach to AI across all sectors
Get to know AI basics and explore how you can use it to your advantage. Gain the edge and thrive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Think about automation, streamlining, and transformative solutions. Learn to work with data. Predict and optimize.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations)
About this degree
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- A broad knowledge on the concepts, principles and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
- The ability to identify and apply a range of AI methods, tools and techniques for solving real-world problems across different problem domains.
- The ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders using appropriate technical and user-centric terminologies through a variety of communication modes and media.
- Capacity of continuous learning, staying updated with the latest developments in AI and Information Communication Technology (ICT) and adapting to the evolving landscape of technology and tools.
Step into the dynamic and rapidly growing realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with our online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations). Tailored for professionals without a computing background, this program prioritises inclusivity, making AI accessible to all enthusiasts. Delve into the foundational aspects of machine learning algorithms and libraries, empowering yourself to address real-world challenges across diverse sectors such as marketing, finance, healthcare, and human resources.
Award requirements
Completion of required 40 units in 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
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Indicative total fee $12,702
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline OR equivalent professional experience.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement:
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6.
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, this program will allow you to add AI skills to your expertise to work in a variety of industry sectors.
Career options may include:
- AI Business Analyst
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Project Manager (AI Projects)
- Data Analyst
- AI Technology Consultant
- AI Policy Advisor
- Customer Insights Analyst
- Operations Analyst.