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    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Professional Practice

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    Graduate Certificate in Strategic Professional Practice
    Overview

    About this course

    Build your advanced skills in leadership, sustainability, technology, finance and strategic decision-making using your industry experience. Choose from flexible study pathways that let you upskill, specialise or progress to the graduate diploma. Develop the skills employers need now and into the future and tailor your learning to achieve your career ambitions.

    Prepare for the challenges shaping modern organisations. Learn how to lead change, manage digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, data, finance and governance, and drive sustainable business practices. Graduate with sought-after skills that employers value across business, government, technology, education and professional services.

    Course duration

    One semester full-time One year part-time

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • drive innovation

    • apply strategic, ethical and evidence-based decision-making

    • evaluate emerging trends and strategic implications for organisational performance

    • use advanced communication, digital, financial and data-informed skills to articulate ideas, influence stakeholders and support strategic outcomes

    • critically analyse and synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge to address complex organisational challenges.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Graduate Certificate.

    • Strong decision-making skills to influence organisational transformation.

    • Excellent judgement and adaptability to support leadership competence.

    • Specialist knowledge in leadership and organisational practice.

    • Competence in analytics driven leadership and strategy.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

    • a bachelor’s degree

    • a diploma or higher-level vocational qualification with 2 years of relevant work experience

    • a minimum of 5 years' relevant leadership experience in the workplace.

    You must also:

    • attend a pre-admission discussion where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task. This helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support.

    Note:

    • Your certificates, transcripts and other evidence of entry requirements must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or other authorised officer.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • excellent communication skills

    • strong teamwork and leadership attributes

    • a deep curiosity and aptitude for organisational problem-solving

    • fair and just corporate values and ethical awareness.

    You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.

    If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.

    Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities).

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: strategic manager, finance manager, business improvement specialist, business development manager, project manager, change manager, policy and strategy advisor and digital transformation leader.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

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    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Professional Practice does not have any post-graduate courses.

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    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field

    The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Professional Practice does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer. If you’re successful you’ll get your qualification faster.

    Subjects

    Subjects in this course

    Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 4 subjects (40 credit points) made up of one core subject and 3 elective subjects.

    Please note, not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location, every semester. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the subjects offered at that location.

    Core Subjects

    Elective Subjects

    Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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