Graduate Certificate of Programming and Development

This unit of study introduces students to structured programming and design.

You will gain a fundamental understanding of software development best practice, and a thorough understanding of the dynamic stages of software development. By building key skills in various industry-standard programming languages – such as Python and Java – you will have the opportunity to build and deploy your first application.

You learning will be contextualised in helping you develop an understanding of what it takes to become a high-performing software developer, and how doing so can accelerate your career.

Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 10 hours of study per week

About this unit

This unit introduces students to advanced programming and software application.

You will build your understanding of solution architecture and cloud computing, as well as a practical object-oriented programming toolkit. A set of skills that focuses on Python Visualisation basics and Python I/O: Working with files.

You will explore a range of possibilities that open up once you develop these core skills: from data and analytics, to website and web application development.

Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 10 hours of study per week

About this unit

This unit of study exposes students to the full range of agile development methodologies and project management practices that are used in contemporary product development.

You will acquire skills in agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe and Kanban, and come to understand the pragmatic principles that underpin agile methodologies, including: continuous improvement, agile project management, and the enablement of business value.

As part of your study, you will also gain hands-on experience with a range of tools and products that support agile projects and product development.

Duration: 1 Teaching Period
Contact hours: Recommended 10 hours of study per week

About this unit

This is a project-based unit in which students work in teams to apply a solution to an industry-driven challenge.

You will select a meaningful project from a range of options that have a direct industry orientation, and align with your chosen specialisation. The options for projects are wide-ranging, and may include any of the following:

• Disruptive business in Australia – case studies
• Disruptive businesses from other countries
• Industry analyses and market positioning
• Idea development and validation
• New venture creation
• Effective business communication
• Ethical and cultural considerations
• Digital business strategy.

By using everything you’ve learnt in your course of study, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and put your skills to the test in order to devise a creative solution for an industry-relevant project.