GraduateInformation Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Kaplan Business School, Multi-campus (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane), Australia
About this program
KBS's Graduate Certificate in Information Technology gives students who want to move into IT a compact 4-subject foundation: professional practice and communication in an IT context, Python programming, business information systems, and database design and management. It's built for career-changers as much as recent graduates, aiming to give a working base in technology-based approaches applicable across IT, communications, management and business roles, rather than a specialised technical track. Students who continue into the Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology carry this exact 4-subject block across as their own Level 400 core. Runs at Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney; IT students get free Australian Computer Society membership while enrolled.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- TECH1100Core subjects (all 4, shared entry-level core with KBS's longer IT postgraduate qualifications): Professional Practice and Communication in IT
- TECH1200Programming in Python
- TECH1300Information Systems in Business
- TECH1400Database Design and Management
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112
The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus a minimum of two years' relevant industry experience; alternatively, an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6 equivalent) plus appropriate industry experience as determined by the Academic Dean.
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