We are offering a range of fast-tracked higher education (HE) certificate courses, following the federal government’s announcement to provide additional short course places to support Australians affected by COVID-19 (as part of their Job-ready Graduates Package).

This means you can study selected courses mostly online, faster, and with HECS-HELP student loans. While most classes are delivered online, you'll need to attend some classes on campus. All classes (including online) are held at set times.

We are pleased to participate in this initiative, assisting Australians affected by the COVID-19 crisis to upskill or retrain in just one semester of study, over four units. The courses may also provide credit towards further studies.

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Higher Education short courses snapshot

HECS-HELP student loans

HECS-HELP student loans are available for these courses.
Multiple intake options

Most courses offered for February and July intakes. Many courses also offered for a May intake.
One semester duration

Study full time for one semester only (less than six months).
Blended delivery

A mix of remote delivery (online) and on-campus delivery.
Australian residents only

This initiative is available to domestic students (Australian residents) only.

About the courses

Eligibility

  • This scheme is available to domestic students only (not to international students).
  • To study the graduate certificates, you must hold an Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline (or equivalent, relevant work experience).
  • Other university admissions requirements still apply, for both undergraduate and graduate certificates. See the relevant course for more details.

Study duration & mode

The majority of these courses will be offered over four units via VU’s award-winning Block Model – one unit at a time over four weeks, across one semester (less than six months). This means that rather than juggling multiple units, you focus on each unit before moving on to the next.

With its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks. 

Classes are delivered predominantly via remote delivery (online).

Start & completion dates

  • February, May or July for most undergraduate certificates.
  • February or July for most graduate certificates.
  • You must complete your HE short course before the end of 2021.

Fees

HECS-HELP student loans for commonwealth-supported places are available for these courses in 2021.

These commonwealth-supported places are a response to the financial hardship faced by people affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and who are looking to upskill or retrain in 2021. If you do not complete the relevant units by the end of 2021, subsequent units will be charged at the current standard rates. Learn more about fees.

Qualification

At the completion of your course, you will receive an award certificate. In addition:

  • with all undergraduate certificates you can progress into a bachelor degree with 48 credit points
  • with most postgraduate certificates you can progress into a graduate diploma or masters degree with 48 credit points.

Why study in 2021?

In 2021, the government is subsidising select certificate award courses for domestic students, making them significantly more affordable.

They're also offering the HECS-HELP loan scheme – so you can study now, pay later through your tax.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply for a higher education certificate and boost your CV in 2021!

Arts & humanities courses

Planetary health addresses the relationship between the health of the planet and health of communities, understanding that each profoundly impacts the other.

Drawing on a range of disciplines, this course focuses on finding local solutions while sharing learning with communities around the world.

You'll learn how to design and apply innovative responses to issues in your workplace and community, to create healthier, fairer, more sustainable environments. This course is ideal if you're looking for a new career direction.

(This course is also available to continuing students.)

Units

The Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health is made up of four units of four weeks each, offered sequentially over one semester in Block Model.

Course start dates

February, July

Pathway to masters degree

If you wish to pursue further study after successfully completing this course, we recommend applying for one of these higher qualifications:

Need more info?

Watch our free Grad Cert in Planetary Health webinar and hear from academics and researchers with expertise in the field of planetary health. 

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

Business courses

Build on your professional experience with our specialised Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. We are one of the world's leading institutions in ERP systems (SAP) education, as recognised by industry, SAP and academia.

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

Get job-ready for a career in SAP solutions, with our world-leading graduate program in ERP systems. We offer hands-on experience and 24-hour online access to SAP.

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

Advance your career in the fields of transport, logistics and supply chain management.

This graduate certificate will expand your transport-systems–related knowledge and skills, helping you prepare for further postgraduate study or a leadership position in the field.

Units

Course start dates

February, May, July

Delivery mode

For February and May start dates, this course is delivered in four-week block mode. From July, this course will be delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Pathway to further study

The graduate certificate provides an admissions pathway into the Master of Supply Chain Management.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Transport Systems, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

Meghana Poludasu studied business analytics and ERP at VU because of our high-quality coursework and SAP learning.

Computers & IT courses

Build on your prior grounding in information technology with skills and knowledge in the practice of cyber security.

This course content covers the essential areas of cyber security, from proactive cyber threat detection and risk management to cyber law and regulations.

Units

Please note units are subject to change.

Course start dates

February, July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

 

Units

Please note units are subject to change.

Course start dates

February, July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

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This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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Units

Course start date

July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Register your interest

This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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Anusha Vennemaneni is an IT professional, and superhero behind the screen studying the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Education courses

Gain in-demand skills in digital-learning design and development. Our career-focused course will teach you to create effective online learning activities and content. You'll learn the production processes of digital instruction design and development, graduating ready to work in this ever-expanding field.

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning and Teaching, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

 

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Register your interest

This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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Gain an advanced knowledge of learning and teaching applicable to the education sector, community, government and industry.

This certificate is the first step in our graduate program in education. It is tailored to trainers and teachers in education, community, government and industry.

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Pathway to further study

Our graduate program in education is offered in three stages. Successful completion of this graduate certificate gains you admission to the Graduate Diploma of Education, which leads into the Master of Education.

This course does not provide registration to teach in Australia.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Education, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

This course provides you with foundational knowledge of teaching in primary education, including core skills in literacy and numeracy, science and epistemologies of practice.

Units

Please note units are subject to change.

Course start dates

February, July

Pathway to teaching

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Primary Education) is not a teaching qualification but it is a pathway to get there.

You may be eligible to continue on to the Master of Teaching (Primary Education) with 48 credit points towards the masters qualification for successfully completed units.

Note: Admission requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching (Primary Education) must still be satisfied.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Primary Education), and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

This course provides you with foundational knowledge of teaching in secondary education, including core skills in literacy and numeracy, positive education and epistemologies of practice.

Units

Please note units are subject to change.

Course start dates

February, July

Pathway to teaching

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Secondary Education) is not a teaching qualification but it is a pathway to get there.

You may be eligible to continue on to the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) with 48 credit points towards the masters qualification for successfully completed units.

Note: Admission requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) must still be satisfied.

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Secondary Education), and apply to study or submit an enquiry.

VU offers a lot of hands-on practical experience in the teaching profession. I've been able to build my professional networks.

Sam Dang — Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care, Bachelor of Education, Master of Education
Sam's story

Engineering & science courses

 

Units

Course start dates

February, May, July

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This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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Units

Please note units are subject to change.

Course start dates

February, May, July

Delivery mode

This course is delivered in eight-week mode, as part of the VU Block Model for postgraduate courses. This means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once.

Register your interest

This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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Jasmine Proud studied engineering as a bachelor, then completed her masters at VU. She's now undertaking her PhD at VU.

Emma Hendry, CEO of Hendry Group – one of Australia's leading, nationally based built-form advisory firms – says "VU is certainly one of the highest regarded institutions for the quality of education."

Sport & exercise courses

Gain a formal qualification in data science with a unique sports context with a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Sport Performance at Victoria University.

Units

Course start dates

February, July

Apply or enquire

Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics, and apply to study or submit an enquiry. 

 

Units

Course start dates

February, July

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This course will soon be open for applications. Register your interest and we'll get back to you with details.

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