Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development
Postgraduate
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A programming bootcamp with MuleSoft and GitHub
Spend 6 months studying software development to excel as an engineer. Gain hands-on skills with popular programming languages. Co-developed with pioneering software platforms, you’ll graduate meeting today's industry expectations.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development
About this degree
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.
Recommended study pattern
Programming for Development (COS60016)
Agile Methodologies and Frameworks (COS60017)
Organisational Growth and Innovation Capstone Project (BUS60017)
Front-End Web Development (COS60015)
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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- 14
How to apply
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Entry requirements
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.
Career opportunities
Software Developer
Use specialist programming knowledge to help organisations manage software requirements internally, or help design and develop software for market rollout.
Web Application Developer
With an adaptable programming toolkit, collaborate in the design and implementation of web-based applications, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Software Engineer
Apply your versatile and in-demand technical skills to a wide range of programming challenges, including mobile web development, back-end coding and system maintenance.
Senior Programmer
Take ownership of products, troubleshooting problems with creativity and insight, and directing teams efficiently.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
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Developer Programmers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Software and Applications Programmers | $93K to $120K | Up 38.1% |
Software Engineers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Software Testers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available