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Graduate Certificate of Career Development

Increase your expertise in the field of career development with this endorsed qualification. Provide career support to diverse clients and groups across educational and organisational contexts. Respond to the challenges of an evolving world of work. Graduate ready to seize a new career pathway, or progress in your current role.

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Location

Commencing

  • Online: January, March, May, July, September

Fees

$2,222.50+

$12,024.00^

+total estimated Commonwealth Supported Fee

^total estimated tuition fee


Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

Duration

10 months part-time

Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Course Code

106011

Course detail

Real stories

  • Lecturer

    Dr Natalia Veles

    Graduate Certificate of Career Development and Head, Professional Programs

    When you study career development with JCU, you’ll be able to prepare yourself and your clients for the changing world of work, enhance your knowledge of contemporary career theories and career counselling approaches, and practice career counselling skills under the guidance of experienced career practitioners.

  • Lecturer

    Dr Sujin Kim

    Graduate Certificate of Career Development

    One of the strengths of our program is a focus on experiential learning. We offer practical exercises, case studies and simulations where students apply their learning to real-world situations. This approach not only enhances learning outcomes but also prepares students to be effective practitioners in the field.

  • Industry Leader

    Emeritus Professor Wendy Patton

    Chair, Queensland College of Teachers Board

    This CICA endorsed course embraces the rich theoretical, research and practice base of career development. As a contributor to this field for over 40 years I encourage the undertaking of studies in career development to enhance students’ own professional standing and the continued professional standing of this field.

  • Industry Leader

    Dr Elizabeth Knight

    Senior Research Fellow, Mitchell Institute and Lecturer, Career Education, James Cook University

    The Graduate Certificate of Career Development at James Cook University enables you to reflect on practice, extend your knowledge of career theory and deepen your professional skills. Appropriate for those working in a range of fields, this course will help students learn about key concepts in career development.