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Course Overview
What is a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology? A Graduate Certificate of Information Technology helps expand your existing knowledge of fundamental IT skills. This course will set you up for a successful career in the growing ICT industry, providing you with creative application, cognitive and technical skills to prepare you for Industry 4.0 and beyond. Throughout the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you will cover key IT areas including programming, environmental security, software engineering and software development. With the rise of emerging and smart technologies, your subjects will teach you how to effectively design and develop secure, innovative ICT solutions to business problems. You can complete this course full time over one trimester, or part time over three trimesters. This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society. More Learning outcomes Apply cognitive and technical skills from the Information Technology body of knowledge to solve complex real-life problems with innovation and ethical practice. Critically analyse problem sets to construct acute IT solutions and communicate to stakeholders including technology professionals and business clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills from the field of IT to effectively and efficiently investigate and solve problem sets with mastery. Demonstrate sound judgement, non-partisanship and accountability in team leadership roles to achieve effective planning, management, execution and communication of IT projects. Integrate IT concepts and adopt industry best practices to devise solutions for commercial problems. Complimentary ACS membership Students studying Information Technology courses at Torrens University are eligible for a complimentary ACS student membership. ACS is the largest professional association for Australia's tech sector with members from across business, government and education. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 7 months full time, 3 trimesters part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 8 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off), and the Motivational Scholarship for Trimester 1 Accelerated intake (30% off). These are available to new postgraduate students across all faculties, with rolling deadlines per intake.
Yes, Torrens University Australia's Offshore Online Scholarship offers up to 30% off tuition fees for international students who are studying online and residing outside Australia, covering undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all faculties.
Yes, Torrens University offers an Alumni Scholarship specifically designed to support graduates who wish to continue their studies and pursue a next qualification at the university.
Yes, students from recognised partner institutions or pathway programs may be eligible for Partner & Pathway Scholarships. For example, the Pearl Pathway scholarship offers 30% off, the Ironwood Pathway offers 20% off, and these apply to new postgraduate students across all faculties with rolling deadlines per intake.
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