Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development

Programming

Master industry-standard software and universal program languages including C#, HTML, Python and more. This is your technical tool kit, one that you can creatively apply to solve ICT problems.

ICT Issue Assessment

Assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of ICT solutions.

Sourcing Software

Identify and analyse situations that require investigations about methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues and source the generic and specialised software tools used by IT professionals.

Understanding Technologies

Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the technologies that make up ICT infrastructure and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between technologies.

Applying Technologies

Demonstrate problem-solving skills to apply technologies to new situations when implementing, maintaining, documenting and troubleshooting systems.

We’ve partnered with pioneering software platforms MuleSoft and GitHub to coach you in modern programming and development. This bootcamp is taught by industry experts, equipping you with computer skills relevant to the industry now and well into the future.

Programmers and developers create new software and applications to navigate complex computer systems.

As technology evolves, the demand for programmers and developers is expected to jump by 30 per cent in the next five years. By investing in your software skills now your career will be well positioned for the future.

Swinburne Online’s Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development is created in collaboration with industry mentors MuleSoft and GitHub to ensure your computer literacy skills are aligned with current industry expectations. Your project-based learning will give you unique opportunities to work with real clients on live projects, equipping you with specialised experience that you can immediately apply to the workplace.

Swinburne’s employment-driven bootcamps are formal postgraduate qualifications in an in-demand field.

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Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

• Four core units of study.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $16,240

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.

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

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Bachelor degree.

• 3-5 years full time work experience (requires computer literacy); OR
• 2 years related work experience; OR
• If you have less than two years related work experience, an additional relevant tertiary qualification (minimum AQF 6) is required. Even if this tertiary qualification is incomplete, you may still be eligible for entry depending on the circumstances.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.