Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Business Manager, Change Manager, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Employee Relations Manager, General Manager, HR Manager, Leadership Coach, Managing Director, Project Leader, Project Team Leader, Team Leader

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Qualification

Graduate Certificate

Awarded By

UNSW Online

Duration

Self-paced; complete in as little as 8 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development qualification from UNSW Online is tailored for aspiring leaders in workplace culture who seek contemporary skills in prioritising people-centric strategies for driving success in businesses. This program is designed to enable participants to cultivate a specialised skill-set in leadership, strategy, and change management, empowering them to identify and lead initiatives within organisations where culture aligns seamlessly with company objectives.

Offering intakes every two months, the program adopts a structured approach allowing students to focus on one course at a time and accelerated format. The flexible learning model eliminates on-campus commitments, providing the convenience to study from any location at any time, with the potential to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as eight months. Upon successful completion, with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65, the Graduate Certificate serves as a gateway to progress into the Master of Human Resource Management with a specialisation in Leadership and Organisational Development.

Eligibility

To do this course, you’ll need:

A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline; OR
3 years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to human resources or business; AND
To be proficient in the English language.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development qualification from UNSW Online, you will cover the following subjects:

Core courses

Organisational Development
Leadership Development

Elective courses (choose two electives from the following list)

Human Resource Management elective courses

Human Resource Strategies
Introduction to Employment Law
Managing People and Organisation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion elective courses

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
Sustainability and Human Resources

Human Resource Analytics elective courses

Human Resource Analytics
Human Resource Information Systems
Introductory Data Analysis

Further elective courses

Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
Change Management
Managing Pay and Performance
Managing Yourself and Others

Why study with UNSW Online

Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader

UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.

Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime

Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.

Designed by Industry for Industry

The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

Student Support

Student Admissions Advisors: Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries. Student Success Advisors: Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On successful completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development qualification from UNSW Online. Skills and knowledge you will have acquired during the course will ensure that you can take on everyday leadership challenges in any sector with confidence.

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