Graduate Certificate in Workforce Transformation

By the end of this course, you will: 

1. Develop an understanding of the social, demographic and technological influences reshaping the world of work, workforce, skill needs, and their impact on contemporary industries and workplaces.
2. Critically examine and assess the drivers, enablers, challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation in contemporary industries and organisations.
3. Characterise the complex relationship between business strategy, recruitment, performance, retention and training practices and workforce transformation. 
4. Develop analytical skills in workforce metrics and other data sources to diagnose and identify skill training and workforce engagement needs and guide stakeholders and organisational decision makers to make effective human resource development decisions. 
5. Determine strategies to anticipate and respond to future workforce challenges including appropriate workforce development practices. 
6. Develop reflective, ethical and professional practices which can assist in leading and involving key stakeholders in workforce transformations. 

This Graduate Certificate in Workforce Transformation focuses on developing strategies that align workforce transformation with business goals, covering areas like recruitment, training, and employee engagement. You'll gain skills in workforce analytics and ethical leadership to guide sustainable, inclusive organisational change. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped to anticipate and lead workforce transformations that drive long-term success. 

Recommended study pattern

Complete the following three (3) subjects:  

BUSM4826 Work and Workforce Transformation Trends and Strategy  

BUSM4827 Workforce Analytics and Insights 

BUSM259 Leading Workforce Transformation Practice 

AND select and complete one (1) of the following subjects:  

• BUSM4500 Issues in Diversity  
• BUSM4497 Global Human Resource Management  
• BUSM2532 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management  
• BUSM4764 Agile Project Management  
• BUSM4505 Strategic Human Resource Development  
• BUSM4750 Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption.

Award requirements

Completion of 4 subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Work and Workforce Transformation Trends and Strategy 

This course explores the social, demographic, and technological forces reshaping the workforce, such as an ageing population, the gig economy, and AI automation. Students will examine how these trends affect business strategy, recruitment, retention, and workforce development. The course also focuses on the internal and external enablers of workforce transformation, using real-world examples to evaluate organisational responses, risks, and opportunities. 

Workforce Analytics and Insights 

In this course you’ll use workforce data and analytics to address workforce challenges, including skills gaps and training needs. You’ll develop skills in data visualisation, deriving insights, and making data-driven recommendations for workforce decisions. Industry case studies will help students practice identifying and solving workforce issues using analytics. 

Leading Workforce Transformation Practice 

Focusing on workforce transformation, this course will help you develop a reflective and evidence-based leadership toolkit. It encourages you to assess their leadership style, organisational role, and stakeholder relationships. Case studies illustrate how reflective, ethical leadership practices can drive successful workforce transformations. 

Issues in Diversity 

This course examines the challenges and benefits of managing diverse workforces. It highlights how diversity improves organisational performance and culture when managed with effective policies and leadership. Students will explore diversity across various dimensions, including culture, gender, and age, and analyse strategies to foster inclusivity and enhance organisational success. 

Global Human Resource Management 

This course explores how global political, economic, and cultural factors shape HR practices. It covers key challenges in international HRM, such as cross-cultural issues, strategic HRM, and diversity management in multinational enterprises. Case studies will demonstrate how HR policies vary across regions, particularly in the Asia Pacific, within a global HRM framework. 

Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management

This course introduces the concepts and theories of HRM, focusing on its strategic, managerial, and operational roles. You will learn about the factors influencing HR policies, the professional responsibilities of HR practitioners, and how HRM contributes to organisational goals. The course emphasises the effectiveness of HR practices and their alignment with business strategies. 

Agile Project Management 

This course teaches agile project management principles and methodologies for managing IT projects in dynamic environments. You’ll learn to apply agile practices, focusing on flexibility, adaptability, and solutions-driven approaches. The course covers key agile frameworks, comparing them to traditional project management methods and applying them to real-world IT project scenarios. 

Strategic Human Resource Development 

This course focuses on recommending and evaluating HRD interventions to enhance organisational effectiveness. You’ll explore contemporary HRD theories and their practical application in learning, development, career progression, and organisational success. The course develops skills to assess HRD outcomes and determine strategies for organisational improvement. 

Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption 

This course will prepare you to lead in a world shaped by digital transformation, offering greater connectivity, speed, and agility. You'll examine leadership challenges in navigating dynamic, tech-driven environments and develop skills to manage the complexities of digital disruption. The course emphasises the mindset shifts and skills needed for effective leadership in the digital age.

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Indicative total fee $17,280

The amounts shown here are 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.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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16

Prospective students would need to have: 

• An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or 
• No qualification; with at least five years full time experience working in human resources, change management, recruitment, training and development or a related role. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV). 

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.   

If you are a local student, refer to the English requirements for postgraduate coursework programs. 

Australian Student Visas: 

RMIT’s Online Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing Leadership does not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.    

Applicants who have completed studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this program, subject to RMIT admission and credit policy and processes.